The Crafty Stamper

Another Contest?

Wow, there's nothing like a contest to get me motivated...as seen here by my LACK of posting in December.  How is it that I was able to do it in November but not now?  There is certainly a LOT going on right now with Christmas coming and I could blame that.  But I think that I'm also feeling like I'm posting and nobody is reading.  Well, if you are reading this, that's obviously not true, but it does feel like it!  So, if you would, please take a moment and post a comment somewhere here so I know you are reading.  That way, I can better gauge what I need to do next (like get my name out there!)  Pathetic plea, huh?  Just a dreary Tuesday's thought, I guess.

Shopping Party Tomorrow!

Hey Everybody!

Are you looking for more gifts?  Do you have some more shopping to do?  Well, I'll be in Pleasant Valley tomorrow from 1-5 for a Holiday Showcase!  Please contact me for details if you wish to attend.  I will be there with my Stampin' Up! catalogs as well as items from the recent craft fairs.  There will also be representatives from Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, Premier Designs Jewelry and Partylite Candles.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

The Retired List is Here!

The 2008 Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog retirement list has been announced. A few of my FAVS are going...

Click HERE to see the list alphabetically.

Click HERE to see the list by catalog page number.

And here's the best news.... All retiring sets are 10% off from December 3rd to the 23rd!!  And even better news, there is FREE SHIPPING on orders of $70 or more!  Woo Hoo!

Contact me today to get those sets that are leaving.

Retirement List - Tomorrow!

Stampin' Up! will announce the stamp sets from the 2008 Fall/Winter catalog that will be retiring (discontinued) as of January 18th.  Come back tomorrow and see it!  Also, see the special that I will be offering....

Trim your Tree!

I just sent out Week 10 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas projects.  It featured two ornaments and wanted to include two more.  So, here they are!  If you missed the two in the newsletter, sign up so you don't miss any more!

This one was featured in our Stampin' Success magazine for SU demonstrators.  It's made with the Merry and Bright stamp set.  I created a scene inside a little tin, then added the new Big Felt Flurries snowflake behind it.  That was my daughter's idea.  It's wrapped with red ribbon but you can't see that in this picture. Lots of dimension to this one.  Cute, eh?

This second ornament is made with the Big Shot and Snowflake #2 die.  I cut it out from a white chipboard coaster.  Then I smooshed (yes, smooshed) it in Versamark ink and covered it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.  After heating it up, it sparkled so!  You can sort of see the sparkle in this picture.

To make these projects on your own, just email me and I'll help you figure out what supplies you need!

Gift Night is here!

December 9th at 5:30-9:30pm - Come make some beautiful handmade gifts for your friends and family.  You must pre-register and quantities are limited.  If you cannot make it, but would like these as a kit to make on your own, or already made, you may do that as well.  Please RSVP by email and let me know what you'd like!  I hope the formatting comes through on your screen!

Project 1 - Stationery Set ($12.00)
This set can be made in Pink or Blue

Project 2 - Ornaments ($5.00 each)
This can be done with DSP paper curling or Felt Flurries

 

Project 3 - Tin of Tags ($12)
Only one set available

Project 4 - Recipe Book ($15 each)
Only two available

Project 5 - Desktop Calendar ($12)
Only one set available SOLD OUT 

 

Project 6 - Gift Card Holders (set of 4 -$20)

No picture available at this time.

Project 7 - Birthday Calendar ($20)
Only three available

I did it!!

Well, I completed the challenge!  I posted every day in November from the 4th on as a challenge of National Blog Posting Month.  Now that it's December, I'll probably cut back some but I'm happy to have learned that it's not as hard as I thought!  Woo hoo!