Guest Artist Amy Wilson

Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow, at my house from 2 - 4:30 p.m., we're having our annual IDEA BOOK & CATALOG OPEN HOUSE! If you're local, please drop by! There will be a couple of snacks and stamping and new IBCs. :D If you're local and can't come, you can place an order with us to save shipping! Just let me know! If you'd like to place an order from ANYWHERE, please use this HOSTESS CODE where it asks! JMMZFCM6
Don't forget that you need to go through my business site to place your order - just click on this, then click on the SHOP NOW link on the top right corner. :) If you haven't perused the new IBC, click on the link at the top right of the blog. Yup, right over there... --->

Now, then. My dear friend, Amy, helps me out every year by designing cards for the Stamping Spot. She and I have very different tastes, and I like to give my customers other ideas than mine. It gives Amy a chance to get her hands on the IN COLORS early, as well as the IBC. :D And this is the first one I want to share with you. Isn't it fun? That crustacean has quite the antennae! :D

OK, I'm outta here - lots to do before I'm ready for tomorrow. Heck, I don't know if I WILL be ready for tomorrow! :D But I'm looking forward to sharing the new IBC with friends! :)

Have a wonderful weekend! Be sure and take the time to STAMP something! 

Sharing the NEW IN COLORS via MDS MONDAY! :D

HAPPY NEW IDEA BOOK & CATALOG DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (DON'T FORGET: the NEW IB&C OPEN HOUSE is Saturday from 2:00 - 4:30 at Lori's Stamping Studio! :) )

That's right! It's available for shopping starting this afternoon! :)

On my lovely page, above, you can see ALL FIVE of the new IN COLORS. Remember: each grouping is available for TWO years now. Here are their names:
Blackberry Bliss
Lost Lagoon
Tangelo Twist
Hello Honey
Moss Meadow

I was trying to figure out how to show them to you AND still do my MDS MONDAY, and voila! :D I think it's a fun page. (By the way, I got my birthday present early, so don't think you're late if you're still looking for the PERFECT thing.... :D) We're shooting a wedding the weekend of my birthday, and Kenn wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to learn the ins and out of my new camera and lens. :)

OK, I'm outta here! Kenn's gone to visit family, so I have lots of things I need to do around home while he's gone. :) Have a wonderful day, contact me if you have ANY questions, and be sure to make the time to stamp something! :)

I will MISS this stamp set!

Oh, I will SO miss this stamp set! This is Fifth Avenue Floral; it was done in Concord Crush and Whisper White, with a little Brushed Silver stuck in there.

The saying on the heart was from GRATEFUL GREETINGS.

Aren't you going to miss it, too??? :)

Don't forget! FRIDAY is my big NEW IDEA BOOK & CATALOG OPEN HOUSE, plus a whole LOT of stuff in a craft rummage sale! Open house is from 4 - 7. PLEASE come if you can, and bring a friend! :D

Now, then. Go take the time to stamp something - and be SURE to place your order for the retiring stamp sets you want BY THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a YEAR!!!

Slow down?!?!? What was I THINKING?!?! Goodness, it's been quite a month! And tomorrow's New Year's Eve!! And Monday, I leave on a cruise for the Bahamas! AUGH! ::Slowing breathing:::
:D

SO. I will say HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!! I'm SO grateful for all of you who have lived this year with me, who encourage me, who make me laugh AND cry. You are blessings, each and every one of you, and I appreciate you, SO much.

I am going to TRY and get up a Show-&-Tell for the time I'm gone. No explanations, no recipes, just a project each day. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments, so I have something to write about when I come home! :D

This year we're going to try classes in a different way; if you're on my newsletter list, I'll be sending out the explanation of January's, which will be on JANUARY 22, in the afternoon. I hope you'll plan to come stamp with me!

Also, Sale-a-Bration starts JANUARY 25!!!! Stampin' Up! had some issues with their mailing selector, so I have to hand-send every mini for both Occasions and SAB. If you want one of each, PLEASE let me know - and I'll be having a drop-in mini open house when I get home, so you can pick them up and save me a stamp and envelope. :D

OK. Time to get started scheduling these posts! I hope you like what you see! :D Here's to 2011: blessings beyond measure, stronger faith in God's love for each of us, and the strength to walk that out!

Pictures to come later!

I'm working my fingers off to make sure we all have a great time this afternoon! A little cooking, a little (OK, a LOT!) cleaning, a little cutting, a little rearranging.... :D

If you CAN be here today between 4 and 7, just drop in. I cannot WAIT to show you the new stuff!

IT IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-2011 Catalog:

Click the catalog to download in .pdf format!

Click here to download the 2010-2011 Catalog Supplies

Sorry, that other one was bad code!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's FRIDAY, not Saturday!!

I'm so sorry I didn't post earlier! It feels like SATURDAY, with everyone home, and going garage-saling this morning with my mom and sister!!! So, here's another sample for you, using new product from the new Idea Book!!!

The ONLY stamp on here is the "sweetest ever" from the Level 3 Hostess-Only stamp set, THE MORE THE MERRIER.

Card stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo (NEW IN COLOR!), Creamy Caramel

Ink: New IN COLOR Markers, specifically in CRUSHED CURRY, RICH RAZZLEBERRY, and MELON MAMBO; white craft, Creamy Caramel Classic.

Accessories: Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, brayer, paper trimmer, scallop oval punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, RAZZLEBERRY LEMONADE DSP, Modern Label Punch, white embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool, dimensionals, Crystal Effects

SO MUCH FUN, so summery!!! :) (This is not an original idea, as far as the ice cream cones go. I just tweaked it to suit me, and added the Crystal Effects.)

OK. So, go enjoy your time with your family and friends this weekend! Be SAFE - and it's OK with me if you sneak off to STAMP SOMETHING, or look at the NEW IB&C - just click on the link in the right-hand column!!!!!

GOOD MORNING!! It's OPEN HOUSE day!!!

If you've never been to one of my open houses, I hope you're coming today. :D We stamp, we OOH and AAH, we laugh, we eat, and we OOH and AAH some more! :D From 4-7; email me if you need directions!

Today's two samples use the new MODERN LABEL PUNCH. This first card is one I made for my dear friend and great customer, Kathy's, birthday. :D

Card stocks: Whisper White, Gable Green, Melon Mambo (NEW IN COLOR!!!)

Ink: White craft, Melon Mambo

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes - NEW!!!

Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, pencil eraser, Big Shot, Top Note Die, glue dot, dimensionals

Isn't it FRESH?? I LOVE the new Melon Mambo!!!! It's glorious, so juicy! :D

This was my Father's Day card for my dad; he's a phenomenal gardener, and loves his lillies. :)

Card stocks: Whisper White, Summer Sun, Garden Green, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versamark, Garden Green

Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, white embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy, Summer Sun, More Mustard, and Pumpkin Pie re-inkers, Aqua Painters, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals

I really like the way it turned out!

OK. I'm off to do the last-minute things for the open house! Have a wonderful day, come see me if you get the chance, and CERTAINLY take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-2010 Catalog:

Click the catalog to download in .pdf format!

Click here to download the 2009-2010 Catalog Supplies

The 2009/10 IDEA BOOK & CATALOG IS HERE!!!! It will go live for you to browse and order from at 1:00 Central time!!!!!

Tomorrow is my NEW IB&C OPEN HOUSE, from 4-7. Come stamp with me using new products, get your own book, enter to win prizes, learn about a new contest - the fun just doesn't stop! :D You're going to LOVE the new IN COLORS!! Email me if you just can't wait for your book! :D

Look how EMPTY!!!

I have a class on glossy card stock tomorrow morning, and the open house is just three days away - so I took down all the old samples at my Inspiration Station, and will put up all the NEW ones when everyone leaves tomorrow, so I can make sure I have lots of things to OOOOOHHHH and AAAHHHHHH over. :D

I'm stamping my little heart out over here! What are you stamping? You ARE stamping, aren't you?

;)

Tomorrow's the day!

Happy New Year!! And welcome to a NEW Idea Book & Catalog from Stampin' Up!® There's not even a picture of it I can show you yet, but there will be tomorrow - you can start ordering from it tomorrow! :) If you don't have your retired stamps, there's still time today - but you have to do it NOW!!!!!

ANYWAY. :) this is a super-simple card made from "all-new ingredients"! :D The designer paper is BALI BREEZE, and the stamp set is A BEAUTIFUL THING. It's a great, versatile set, and one we'll be using at my New IB&C Open House on Saturday. We'll also be using some of the DSP, and another set or two, also. :D I can't wait to show everyone everything!

What are you waiting for???? Contact me today - and find out how you can get a set that was in the Preview Brochure for FREE when you host a party this month!!! (Did you know you're WELCOME to have your party at my house????)

Here's to a GREAT 2008!!! Go STAMP something!! :D I'm going to!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!

WOW. Where DID all that time go??

Actually, in retrospect, a LOT has happened in my life in the past 12 months. Personally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, "stampingly" - lots of changes, setbacks, and growth.

I look forward to 2008 with you, my dear friends. This is a thank-you card from Melissa, my dear friend and downline, but it says it ALL. I cherish each one of you! Thank you for being a part of my life in 2007; I can't wait to see what 2008 brings us!

Whatever you're doing to celebrate - or not celebrate :) - may you enjoy your time with friends and loved ones, be SAFE, be happy, and know that you are cherished.

God bless you, my friend. Auld Lang Syne!