12 Days of Christmas

Dates: December 11-22, 2009

Details: For 12 days only, you can get discounts on select Big Shot dies and materials. See below for complete offering.

Things to Remember:

• The sale begins Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).

• Items must be ordered by December 15, 2009, in order to arrive in time for Christmas.

• Discounts range between 15-25 percent.

• All items on sale will be posted on the first day of the promotion and can be purchased for all 12 days.

• There are no quantity limits.

• There are no qualifiers to receive the discount.

• For online orders, discounts will be reflected in the "regular price"; "catalog price" will show the non-discounted price.

Product Offering:

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

Online Extravaganza

Dates: November 23-30, 2009

Product Offering:

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

MIA

I haven't posted any new projects and honestly I haven't even done much of anything this past month. We have been preparing for the baby and that means that my house has been in shambles for the past month. We decided to make our guest room the "office/craft room" and the room that was the office/craft room into the baby's room.

So I went and bought paint for the new office, removed all the furniture (gave most of it away), started cleaning out drawers, and Eric painted the room. I stuck with the same color as the old office/craft room. Moving all the office/craft furniture was a bigger project than I thought it would be because I can't help lift furniture. We did get it all done eventually. The living room and dinning room was a disaster with all of my craft stuff. I have so much stuff, and I may as well admit it "I have to much stuff." Yes, I know I can't believe I am admitting it. So I have been donating lots of stuff to my sister's school. Although some of it is still a work in progress we have began on the nursery.

Eric is on vacation this week so he has gotten the nursery painted. Now all we need to do is put up the wall paper boarder. I am ordering the crib and dresser but that will take a couple of weeks to arrive. I have been sorting through all of my baby shower gifts, putting clothes in order of size, taking inventory of how many diapers & wipes we have, and making piles of the other stuff that will need to be put in drawers. It wears me out just thinking about it.

I began making my Thank You cards for the gifts but that too is slowly coming together. I want to get them out by the beginning of next week. So here is to hoping I can get them done before we leave for the weekend with N'Focus Youth Ministries for the annual Youth Retreat. Did I mention we are the youth leaders, yup we are busy people. I am looking forward to a good weekend with the youth. Hopefully it don't get to cold because my coat doesn't button anymore.

Stay tuned for pictures of my November stamp club projects, baby shower invites, shower banner, shower party favors and thank you cards. Be back soon, I promise!

Thankful

Its been a little while since I have blogged but I just hadn't had the time and then I got sick. I still have a little cough but I am thankful to be feeling so much better.

With being sick and having a busy schedule, I just haven't had the time to sit down and create anything. These two projects are from my October Stamp Club.

On this first card I used the stained glass technique. First you emboss your image on Vellum and then you turn over the image and use markers to color your image. When you turn over the image it looks beautiful. This is a simple layout for a card but I wanted the focus to be on the image. I just love this new set from the mini catalog. Thanksgiving is just one of my favorite holidays. What is greater than eating delicious food, spending time with family, and remembering all the things you are so thankful for.



For my second project I created this pop up card. Now I have seen these on www.splitcoaststampers.com many times but never understood how you would give it away if it didn't fit in an envelope. Well after reading the instructions I found out that the card folds down and fits in a regular envelope. So I went to work and created this card. Its all set to be sent to someone for this thankful season.

Well hope you enjoyed my creations, please let me know if you have any questions. Don't forget to check out my website for this week's Deal of the Week!

Deal of the Week

SU! is offering some great Deal of the Week items for your Big Shot. This offer is only good thru October 18th. Contact me or go to my website to purchase these dies at the sale price!

Description- Perfect Setting Bigz XL die

Item 115961

Page 200

Reg Price $42.95

Sale Price $25.99

Description- Flower Burst Embosslits die

Item # 114515
Page # 195
Regular Price $11.95
Sale Price $5.99

Description- Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die

Item # 116760
page #201
Regular Price $39.95
Sale Price $25.49

My Digital Studio

I recently got the My Digital Studio program from SU!, to be honest I wasn't sure I would even like it because I'm not into digital scrapbooking but I thought I would try it out anyway.

This weekend I created these pages from a Disneyland trip last October. I used one of the simply scrapbooking kits that came with the package, some additional stamps, punches, and embelishments. I removed some of the stuff that was automaticly on the premade pages so that it better matched my theme. It was simples and easy to use. Now I need to decide whether or not I want to print these pages out or do I just keep them digitally on my computer. Hmmm.... the choices.

If you have any questions please let me know, I will be happy to answer them.

SU! Clearance Rack

SU! now has a Clearance Rack online. When you shop on my website www.rosecastillo.stampinup.net click on the Shop Now Button in the upper right hand corner, on the left hand side you will see the Clearance Rack option. You can save up to 80% off items. Go there today to check it out.

Please Note:
All sales of Clearance Rack items are final. No returns or exchanges will be accepted, except in the case of defective product.
Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last.
Clearance Rack items can only be purchased online, through my website.

Have fun Shopping!

National Card Making Day

National Card Making Day is October 3rd. What better way to spend this day then at a card making class. This year I have decided to use this day as a day to make Christmas Cards. Every year I try to make enough cards for all my family and friends and I fail. Well this year I am getting a head start with my Christmas cards because I have already designed these 20 cards for the class.

To view a larger picture of these cards click on the photo.

The class will be held October 3rd at my house. Make sure to RSVP you spot by September 28th.

Product Used: Christmas Jingle Scrapin' Kit; Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla Card Stock; Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Old Olive & Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon; Clear Rhinestone Brads, Fire Rhinestone Brads; 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, and Elastic Silver Cord.

Holiday Card Class

This past weekend was my Holiday Card Class. We created 10 cards (5 designs, 2 of each) for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The first card was using the Scary Skeleton Stamp Set. I just love the skeleton guy.

This is simple and quick card to make for the Halloween season.

Supplies: Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White card stock; Pumpkin Pie stripped ribbon; and the Oval Punch and Large Oval Punch.

I have been wanting to purchase the House of Haunts Stamp Set but have yet to purchase it, luckily my Grandma purchased it and she let me use it. Got to love the ability to share with Grandma!

Now I'm not real into the spooky side of Halloween but there is just something about that house that makes me want to create a spooky night card.

Again the layout is super simple. I sponged the sky and the moon with my sponge daubers and it didn't take long for it to look spooky!

Supplies: House of Haunts Stamp Set; Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White card stock; Cast a Spell Designer Series Paper; Basic Black, Summer Sun, Going Grey, and Night of Navy Classic Ink Pads; and Sponge Daubers.

My Grateful Card is a total case. I was blog hopping from one blog to the next when I somehow stumbled upon this card. Now

I just wish I could remember where it was I saw it. Anyway I had wanted to use this stamp set for my class and the card was so perfect so I recreated it. I slightly changed it but the layout is copied. Sorry, I'm not always very original.

Cutting out those little leaves was a little time consuming but it was worth it. I wish there was a punch that went along with it.

Supplies: Falling Leaves Stamp Set; Bright Blessings Stampin' Around Wheel; Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Kraft, and Soft Suede card stock; Versa Mark, Soft Suede, and Close to Cocoa Ink Pads; Big Shot and the Hearts and Brackets Die.

One of my newest Stamp Sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog is the Gifts of the Earth Stamp Set. My favorite season is probably Fall, I just wish California had more of a true Fall season so when I saw this stamp set I just had to have it. This stamp set is perfect for coloring.

Again I went with a simple layout but the coloring does take a little while so its best when having my classes to have simple layouts when the card is going to take some time to color.

Supplies: Gifts of the Earth Stamp Set; Water Color Pencils, Blender Pens; Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Really Rust, and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate Chip Ribbon; Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper

Last but not least was my Christmas card design. A warning must be put out that when tying the elastic cord you may become a little frustrated. Remember it is elastic! It stretches so make sure to use a piece that is big enough and go to work on those little bows. Everyone in class said this card took the longest because of those bows. At least they didn't have to cut out those ornaments because of the wonderful new punch in the mini catalog!

Supplies: Delightful Decorations Stamp Set; Real Red and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate chip, Glorious Green, and Real Red Classic Ink Pads; Ornament Punch; Elastic Silver Cord, Sleigh Bells Ribbon; Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

My next Class will be held on National Card Making Day, October 3rd. We will be making 20 Christmas Cards. I will be posting pictures with in a day or two so check back to see them. make sure to RSVP your spot because space is limited!

Halloween

Last night was Stamp Club and we created three Halloween projects. We made a card with the Sweet Centers Stamp Set, a cute little coffin that holds a miniature candy bar inside, and a diaper fold pouch with some candies inside.

The diaper fold pouch is super easy to make. I used a 6x6 piece of Cast A Spell DSP, Batty for You stamp set, a small cello bag, and a piece of Pumpkin Pie ribbon.

For the Sweet Treat Cup card I used a tutorial by Mike found on his blog. Items used: Cast A Spell DSP, Sweet Treat Stamp Set, Sweet Treat Cups, Pumpkin Pie card stock, Perfect Plum card stock, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black ink pad, 1 3/4 Circle punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, and the 1 1/4 Circle Punch.

I found the coffin tutorial on a blog I stumbled upon. Here is the blog link www.symmetrystamps.com. It is a very cute little idea. I used the Batty for You Stamp Set, Basic Grey paper, Basic Black card stock, Whisper White card stock, Scallop circle punch, and the 1 1/4 Circle punch.

The weather is getting a little cooler, still hot but not as bad. I decided to put out my fall decorations next weekend. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and before I forget to mention this, we did get a few baby items this weekend since they were on sale. I got my polka dot stroller, play pen, and swing. Yea!!! Can't believe that this is the one the store decided to put on sale, perfect for convincing Eric! Thank you Grandma for your gift.

Su! Holiday Mini Catalog

The SU! Holiday Mini Catalog has begun, you can now order the great new stamp sets, die cuts, paper, Build a bear items, and accessories! Click on the link to view the mini catalog.

The new My Digital Studio software will be available for purchase on October 1st.

If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them for you. I hope you will fall in love with everything, just like I did.

I'm Dreaming of Christmas

Today it is 106 degrees in Redlands, way too hot for my liking! My favorite season is Fall but I also love Christmas and all of the decorations, lights, and spirit of the season. I am looking forward to putting out my fall decoration soon and then replacing them with Christmas decor.

Today I thought I would share this Christmas card that I made for an organized swap for convention. When I saw the Dasher stamp in the under $10 section in the SU! Idea Book & Catalog I knew I needed to have it on my first order. Why would I need a Christmas stamp in July? I have no idea, but I got it anyway. It came in handy when I decided at the last minute to be involved in the swap. I chose not to go completely traditional with the colors but I had to include Real Red and the beautiful Real Red Polka-dot Ribbon. If you know me, you'll understand that I have a thing for polka-dots! I have been trying to convince Eric that Malachi will need the brown, baby blue, and cream polka-dot stroller & play pen but he is convinced that I only like the products because of the polka-dots. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little taste of Christmas on this hot August day.

Products Used:
Dasher Stamp Item #116816 $8.95, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, and Whisper White Card Stock, Chocolate Chip Ink Pad, 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, Big Shot, Sanding Blocks.

Scrapbook Swap

Here is another one of my swaps that I created for convention. I added the pictures and a different title to this page but other than that its the same. This was for an organized 12x12 scrapbook page swap.

These pictures are of my cousin's little girl, Lizette from last Halloween. Grandma and I took the girls to the pumpkin patch to take pictures of them in their costumes. Lizette was mostly interested in picking up the sticks off the floor to eat. We propped her up against some pumpkins and snapped away with the camera. It has only taken me 10 months to scrapbook these pictures and I have plenty more! Someday...

Products used:
Stamp Set: Scary Skeleton, Arachnophobia (standard wheel)
Card Stock: Perfect Plum, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Old Olive, and Whisper White
DSP: Cast A Spell
Ribbon: 1 1/4 Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon
Big Shot: Hearts & Brackets, Naturally Serif

It's a boy!

Here is my baby boy! It was a long morning at the doctors and I almost had to leave with out knowing if it was a boy or a girl. Luckily the technician said he would try one more time before I left. He ended up getting a clear shot between the legs and now we know it is a boy. His name is Malachi Mason Castillo.

It was so amazing to see our baby. We got a hand wave and a peace sign from him. Seeing my baby move around in my tummy made me get all teary eyed. What a wonderful experience!

I am so blessed to be given this opportunity to have a baby. Eric and I tried to get pregnant for over three years and now it is finally happening. Somewhere around January 13th we will finally meet our lil guy. I already love him so much!

Thank you to everyone for sharing in our joy!

Home Sweet Home

I had a blast at the SU! Convention this past week but I sure did come home exhausted. The convention was full of excitement, business classes, announcements about new product and new ideas.

SU! is having a great hostess special in the month of September so if you are interested in having a in home demonstration for you and your friends contact me today to reserve your date!

The Holiday Mini Catalog will be available on September 1st. The catalog is full of great new products for the holidays, new Build A Bear stamp sets and die cuts for your Big Shot, and the new Digital Scrapbook software.

I roomed with some awesome ladies! I hope to call them life long friends because they were just so great and I am so happy to have met them. We had many laughs and late night talks.

The Chic Boutique Card is one of my card swaps from convention. I wish I would of had more swaps but I just didn't have the time to make them. As it was, I made this card the morning I was leaving. It is simple but I like it.

I used the Wellness Wishes stamp set to make this cute little Tea Bag holder. This is a stamp club project for this month. I am totally loving the wide stripped ribbon. I have used it on many projects already and I already need a new spool. I would hate to wish that someone would be sick but I do want to give this project to someone. I will just have to wait and it may come in handy sometime soon.

Tomorrow I will be going to the doctors for my 18 week sonogram, I am so excited to find out if I am having a boy or a girl. I truly have to special feelings that would make me believe it is one or the other. I just keep thinking that its a 50% chance for either one. One more day and I will be shouting it from the roof tops! I will probably be sending out mass text messages, emails, and blogging about it. Talk to you tomorrow.

SU! Convention

I haven't been meaning to ignore my blog but this past month has been way to busy. Today I am in Salt Lake City for the SU! Convention, I am so glad I came. Today was check in day. Tomorrow the classes start and I am excited to see what is in store. I will post pictures when I get home of the scrapbook page and cards I designed for convention swaps. More updates to follow...

Last Deal of the Week

This is the last Deal of the Week.
Item Description: Heart to Heart Punch
Item # 113694
Regular Price $15.95
Sale Price $10.99

Don't forget to take advantage of this great discount on the very cute punch!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me or call me.

Deal of the Week

July 20, 10 AM (MT) through July 27, 9:50 AM (MT)
Item # 112454
Page 178
Description: Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
Regular Price $29.95
Special Price $18.99

Contact me if you have any questions or would like to place an order.

Wanted

I have wanted the Wanted Stamp Set for a very long time and I finally have it. I made these two simple cards this morning. They are very much the same card but on one of the cards I tore the Kraft Paper and on the other one I scuffed the Kraft Paper. I think I like the torn look better.

I also cased a scrapbook page with this Stamp Set. I didn't have time to take pictures and upload it this morning but I will definitely have to real soon.

DEAL OF THE WEEK:
Period: July 13, 10 AM (MT) through July 20, 9:50 AM (MT)
Item: 109112
Description: Square Fire Rhinestone brads
Page: 179
Regular Price $10.95
Special Price $6.99

Tomorrow night is Stamp Club, I think I am finally going to use my Big Shot pop up die cut for a Birthday card. Let the creativity begin.

Deal of the Week

Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.





CURRENT DEAL OF THE WEEK July 1st-5th
Item #112091


Description: Scallop Edge punch


Special Price $10.99

Things to Remember:

• Deal of the Week items may be purchased on workshop, demonstrator, customer, and online orders.
  
• Deal of the Week products are only available at their discounted price during the specified time. At any other time during the month, the item will sell at the regular price.
  
• Individual products will not be announced early (except the first Deal of the Week). All
• Deal of the Week announcements will be made on the dates and times noted above.
  
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
  
• There is no limit to the number of Deal of the Week items a customer may purchase.
  
• All Deals of the Week are current products and featured in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

Let Freedom Ring

I created a 4th of July layout this past weekend. One of my customers had called and asked if I could come up with a 2 page scrapbook page for her and her friends to make. I did venture out of SU! a little with a strip of patterned paper that I found at a local scrapbook store and I did die cut some letters with some Quickutz alphabets but other than that it is all Stampin' Up! card stock, ink, punches, and stamps.

I used someones scrapbook page as my inspiration for this page but I don't remember where I was when I saw something that sparked my imagination. If I can find it I will give the person credit because they truly helped me with getting started on this project.

Now I need to remember my camera when I go to the University of Redlands firework show on the 4th. It is our tradition to go every year and this year won't be any different. This year I am just a step ahead of my self since I have a scrapbook page done.

I am excited that tomorrow is July 1st and the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog will be available and I can place my first order for some new items. My wish list gets longer and longer every time I look through the new book. This Catalog will last a complete year so I have some time to get everything I want from it.

Have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!

Embrace Life

I haven't used this stamp set in a while but I think it is a great set. I have so many flower sets and I keep telling myself not to buy any more but then a new one comes out that I just can't resist. This isn't a new one and I've had this stamp set for almost a year but it just proves that no matter what you can always pull out these flower sets and make a great card.

I don't make a lot of square cards but I do love the square look. Although it cost more to mail then a standard card sometimes it is just worth it.

I am so glad today is Thursday because that means we are one day closer to Saturday. My day to sleep in. Although I have decided that I either need to clean out my closet or clean up my craft room this Saturday before I go to my sister Klarissa's grad party. My sisters are looking forward to seeing what clothes I might be getting rid and I am looking forward to a good weekend.

Sneak Peak

Last week I received my box of preview items form the new Idea Book & Catalog that will be released July 1st. The first thing I pulled out of the box and flipped through was the new catalog. I love it! I can't wait to share it with everyone.

Well I was either to busy or just to tired to play with my new stuff last week so I got up early this morning to make a quick card and this is what I came up with. I can't wait to work with this set a little more. I just love the bird and the new In Colors are beautiful. They remind me of colors I loved when I was a kid. They look a little darker in this picture than they actually are.

I am 10 weeks pregnant this week and I am hoping that my nausea goes away after I reach my 12 weeks so that I will feel more up to stamping. I hope everyone has a great rest of the week.

Items Used:
Wings of Friendship Hostess Stamp Set
Crushed Curry Card stock & Stampin' Write Marker
Melon Mambo Card Stock & Stampin' Write Marker
Bermuda Bay Card Stock & Stampin' Write Marker
Whisper White Card Stock
Versamark Ink Pad
Scallop Oval Frame Bigz Die
Scallop Circle Punch & Large Oval Punch

Great Friend

I am so sad that Baja Breeze will no longer be available after this month. It has to be one of my all time favorite colors. Although I am super excited about receiving my new In-Color items, if only the SU! would send me confirmation that my items are on their way.

I have been lagging on making anything since this pregnancy thing is kicking me in the rear. I feel nauseous all the time and I am so tired. This week I had to make sure and push myself to create since I have a class on Saturday.

I created this card for my Card Class. I decided I was going to use all of my mini-catalog stamp sets so we can use them one more time before they are no longer available. That is unless they make it into the new Catalog that will be coming out in July.

Hope you enjoyed my card, have a great weekend.

Items used: Great Friend Stamp Set, En Francis Background Stamp, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Grey, and Whisper white card stock/ink, Kiwi Kiss ribbon, and Slot Punch.

Last Chance

The Stampin' Up! Last Chance list is out (also known as the Retirement List.) If there is anything on this list that you want to order make sure to do it before June 30th. Accessories are on a first come first serve basis, once they are sold out they will no longer be available.

Click here to see the Last Chance Stamp list.

For the most current accessories list contact me personally.

Wicked Challenge

I decided to participate in the May Wicked Demo Challenge. Qbee's Quest is the host this month. Hop on over to her blog to see her samples.

The first challenge was to use the color combination of Baja Breeze, So Saffron, and Ruby Red that was given by Qbee's Quest.

I created this scrapbook with those colors. I used the Great Friend Stamp set , the Sweet Slumber Designer Series Paper, the Daisy die cut with my big Shot, Scallop edge punch, Corner Punch, So Saffron Ribbon, and a Baja Breeze Corduroy button. Over all I am very happy with this page. I used it as one of the projects at this month's stamp club.



The second Challenge was to use Qbee's Quest pattern to make this cute butterfly box that coordinates with the exclusive SU! Sizzix Beautiful Butterflies die cut.

I printed the pattern on Baja Breeze Card stock, cut it out and stamped the Manhattan flower stamp randomly all over the box. I then sponged the edges with Chocolate Chip ink. I cut the butterfly with my Big Shot and sponged the edges and tied craft ribbon around and glued it to the box. Simple and cute!

For the third Challenge we were to use Qbee's Quest card sketch.

I just realized I left out one part of the card sketch. Oh well it is close enough.

The card base is Kraft, I used Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White for the other layers. I randomly stamped the Manhattan flowers in Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, and Sahara Sand on Whisper White. I stamped the large flower on Baja Breeze 3 times and cut it out and layered different areas. It is hard to tell in the picture but the dimension really makes the flower pop. I also sponged the edges of the layers of the flower.

Well those are my Wicked projects. Hope it inspires you to create today!