It's Time To Say Goodbye

It's here! The list of items that are Retiring has been announced. Hundreds of Stamps and Accessories will be moving along to make room for all the new products coming in July!

Here are the Quick Links ~

• Last Chance Stamps List - pdf
• Shop Last Chance Wood Mount Sets
• Shop Last Chance Clear Mount Sets
• Shop Last Chance Accessories ~ available while supplies last only!
• Last Chance Definitely Decorative List - pdf
• Shop Last Chance Definitely Decorative ~ available while supplies last!
• Shop All Discounted Last Chance Items

Important Notes About Last Chance Items ~

• All Last Chance Stamp Sets are guaranteed to be available through June 30, 2011.
  
• Be sure to check out the discounted Last Chance Accessories!
  
• Last Chance Accessories are available while supplies last ~ they sell out quickly!
• The Definitely Decorative line is being significantly reduced ~ get these while you still can!

I'm offering a 20% Discount on all items ordered from any of the Last Chance Lists. You can combine items that are not retiring with your order. These orders must be placed directly with me and can not be placed online. This is my own personal special, and is not endorsed by SU.

Remember, some of these items go very quickly. If you see something you'd like to have, don't wait too long, or it may be gone. When these items are gone, they are gone for good.

Thanks for stopping by ~
dd

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Who's Waiting For Tomorrow

I know, kind of corny ~ but you have to sing it to the tune of Annie's Tomorrow. If you don't know what tomorrow is, it's the Big Day when the Last Chance List is revealed!

All of the things that will be Retiring from the current catalog to make room for ALL of the NEW goodies will be listed. This gives you one final month to check your Wish Lists to be sure to get anything that might be going away before it's gone! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I love the anticipation of new product, but I'm always a bit sad to see some of the stamps go away.

I'm offering a Personal Special to you during the month of June. I will give you a 20% Discount on any item you order from the Last Chance List. You may combine items that are not on the list with your order. These orders must be placed directly with me and can not be done online. Remember, this is my personal special, and not endorsed by SU.

Get your Wish Lists out and check back here tomorrow for a link to the Last Chance List, or you can go directly to my website and find the list there.

Thanks for stopping by ~ gotta go get my Wish List ready!
dd

For You

We are down to the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration! I can't believe how fast this time has gone by. Have you gotten all the Free stuff you wanted? I still have a couple of things I need, so I'll be placing my last personal Sale-a-Bration order tomorrow. Let me know if you need anything. I'd be happy to help you earn Free products too!

Today's card features a couple of the items you can get for Free during these last couple of days of Sale-a-Bration. The Punch Bunch Stamp Set, Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper Pack & Quick Accents Pack, and the adorable buttons from the Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack.

The Punch Bunch Set is great! Each of the 5 stamps coordinates with a punch. I've used the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch to punch out the stamped image and layered that on to the Old Olive 2-3/8" Scallop Circle. The Flower Strip and Scallop Border are from the Quick Accents Pack. These are self adhesive die cuts that are great for cards or scrapbooking. You get 2 12x12 sheets of die cuts with tons of designs, along with 9 sheets of double sided DSP in this pack. I've used one of the papers here. To add some texture, I ran the DSP through my Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I really love this technique! Lastly, I added the Ice Cream Parlor Buttons from the Ribbon & Button Pack, which coordinate with the DSP & Accent Pack.

There's also just 2 days left for my Big Shot Special. If you've been considering making that purchase, now's the time. You can earn lots of free Sale-a-Bration products, plus I am offering a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder of your choice ~ My gift to you! Click on the link above for all the details.

Thanks for stopping by today!
dd

***Big Shot Special***

We are counting down the last few days of Sale-a-Bration. Don't miss your chance to earn Free products. It's so easy! I'm sure you have a few things on your Wish List, why not get them now, and get something Free too! Have you been considering purchasing the Big Shot? Well, I have an Impressive Deal for You!

Starting today through Wednesday, March 30, when you purchase the Big Shot Machine ($99.95) and any other Big Shot Dies or Accessories totaling $50.05 or more, bringing your merchandise total to $150.00*, I will throw in a FREE Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (your choice, a $7.95 value). Now, since this is Sale-a-Bration, that's not all you'll be getting for FREE. This order will also qualify you for 3 Sale-a-Bration products of your choice. (a $35.85 - $44.85 value). And, that's not all yet! You will also receive a Level 1 Hostess Gift, and $15.00 FREE product of your choice from any current catalog! You will also get personal training and unlimited answers to any questions you may have concerning your new Big Shot ~ value ~ priceless!
*s/h of $15.00 and tax will be added to merchandise total.

Whether you are a Card Maker or avid Scrapbooker, the Big Shot Machine and Accessories is the perfect cutting tool for every project. The machine comes with the Standard Cutting Pads and Multipurpose Platform so you can start creating right away!

This is my own personal special offer and cannot be ordered online. Please contact me directly to order your Big Shot today and start Impressing all your friends and family!

Thanks for checking in today!
dd

Lattice Ornament

In preparing for a class totally devoted to using the Big Shot, I was inspired one night, and created this Lattice Ornament.

This is the Lattice Bigz Die. I cut 3 of them with Real Red Cardstock, scored them down the middle and folded them in half. I used my 2-way Glue Pen to glue 2 halves together. That's when the inspiration really hit me. I grabbed my Pretties Kit and added the Clear, Round & Teardrop Beads. I used Crystal Effects to hold the beads in the middle in place on the metal pins. I had to use 3 pins, and cut them with the Craft & Rubber Scissors so the ends would be hidden under the cardstock. Then I glued the last Lattice in place.

Make Stampin' Up! your one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs. Be sure to check out the Gift Giving Guide where you can quickly and easily find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, and more! Plus, get a FREE Décor Elements (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in the guide.

Don't forget about my special with the Dormant Sets that are retiring. Order any set that will be retiring in January, and I will give you a 20% Discount. Check out the list to see if there are any sets that you need! This is my personal special and can not be honored through on-line orders.

Have a great day. Thanks for stopping by!

dd

Dormant Stamp Sets To Retire Soon

The following stamp sets will be retiring on January 4, 2010

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

If any of these stamp sets are on your wish list make sure to get them before they are gone for good!

~Special Offer ~

I am offering a 20% Discount on any Stamp Set purchased from the Dormant List

You must place your order directly with me to get this discount.

This is my personal special, and I can not honor this discount with orders placed online.

Place your order by Saturday, December 12 to assure delivery for Christmas!

dd

My Studio

I've been working on a project, and decided to show you what my room looks like when I'm in action. I like to think of myself as somewhat of a neat and organized person. But when it comes to stamping, or scrapping in this case, things get a little hectic. Tools, Cardstock, Designer Series Paper, Ribbon, & other various embellishments seem to take flight and land where they may. I don't know how many times I put down my scissors, and had to unbury them (or just use another pair) when I needed them again. I did manage however to complete a 20-page 6x6 Christmas Album.Okay...so this is when I was just getting started, so it doesn't look too messy...yet. Notice the two staples I must have while creating, Classic Coke & M&M's the best chocolate because it really does "melt in your mouth, not in your hands". If you look closely, toward the top center of the picture, and you can see the card I made using all new products, and the front page of the mini album I just finished.

My plan is to either put together kits with instructions for completion, or sell completed albums ready for pictures and journaling to be added.

I would like your opinion. Would you prefer a "kit" that you would assemble, or would you prefer to buy an album that is "picture/journaling" ready. Post your preference here, by next Thursday, January 15, and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a stamp set.

Thanks for visiting today.

dd

Sneak Peek--Almost

I just had to tell you that I got my "Sneak Peek" stamp sets from the New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog!

With winter barely upon us, what a pleasure to get that first taste of Spring. I think you are really going to love the "sweet" new sets in this catalog. Although I can't share them yet, I am working on some samples to share very soon.

If you want to reserve your copy of the new catalog for only $5.00*, post a comment, or email me to take advantage of this savings!

Enjoy you weekend!

dd

Important Dates to Remember

Just a couple of reminders today.

The list of Retiring Stamps has been posted. Be sure to check the list to see if any of your favorite sets will be going away. There are only a couple more weeks before the New 2009 Idea Book & Catalog will be released. January 18 is the last day to order from the current catalog.

January 18, 2009, is also the last day to order from the Holiday Mini Catalog. There are some really cute Valentine Stamp Sets featured in this catalog, so be sure to check them out! The Striped Grosgrain Ribbon would be the perfect addition to any Valentine project.

Don't forget that now through January 18, when you spend $20.00, you will receive a 20% discount on any stamp set in the Fall Catalog Sampler.

Also, if you are interested in reserving a copy of the New 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, contact me by January 10, 2009, and get your copy for $5.00*! Just post a comment letting me know you want a catalog, it's that easy.

Last but not least, we will be using the Love You Much Bundle in our January class. This is a $30.00 class. We will be making Valentine Cards and Favors. If you purchase the bundle before class, you can attend the class for FREE. The items in the bundle will be available in the new catalog, but are only being offered in the bundle, with the 20% discount through January 31, 2009.

*This is my personal special, and not endorsed by Stampin' Up! (r).

Have a Great Day!

dd

Love You Much

I hope you all had the Merriest Christmas! Ours was very nice...very busy...and full of celebrating with family & friends.

Now that Christmas is over, it's time to start thinking about those Valentine Cards & Gifts. Stampin' Up! is offering the "Love You Much Bundle" now through January 31. This bundle includes the Love You Much Stamp Set, Candy Lane Designer Series Paper, and the coordinating Heart to Heart Punch. Purchasing these items separately would cost $51.85. You can get it now for only $41.48, a 20% savings, plus shipping & handling.

This promotion began on December 23, and the response has been amazing! The Designer Series Paper Pack is currently on backorder, so the Bundle cannot be ordered online at this time. The manufacturer has promised SU that they will have the paper back in stock this week. If you are interested in ordering, you can still contact me and I can place the orders for you. There will be just a slight delay.

We will be using the Love You Much Bundle in our January class. The cost of this class is $30.00, or you can purchase the bundle, and attend for FREE! We will be making Valentine Cards and Favors. Contact me today to sign up!

The Love You Much Stamp Set, Candy Lane Designer Series Paper, and coordinating Heart to Heart Punch will all be available in the New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog. They are only being offered in the bundle, with the discounted price during this promotion, and will be offered separately, at full price when the new catalog is released.

The New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog retails for $9.95. You can reserve your copy today for only $5.00*! Contact me before January 10, 2009 to take advantage of this great savings!

*This is my personal promotion, and not endorsed by Stampin' Up!

Have a Great Weekend!

dd

Happy Fall!

Can you believe it? Today is officially the first day of Fall. This morning actually feels that way too. A little bit cooler, and just a touch of fog...out here in the country any way. Well, in honor of the first day of Fall, I have a card to share. I didn't get to play this weekend like I had hoped, so I made this card this morning.

Don't these colors just make you feel all warm & cozy? This is Tangerine Tango, Old Olive & Chocolate Chip. These leaves are from one of the first sets that I ever purchased when I was first introduced to Stampin' Up! about 8 years ago. Lovely as a Tree. I used the Versa Mark pad and stamped the image 3 times, and then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. The image then takes on the green color of the cardstock. Then, I stamped again with Tangerine Tango. Happy Thanksgiving is Chocolate Chip. It didn't show up as well as I wanted, so I went over it with my Stampin' Write Marker. The printed paper is from Bella Rose. I used the Ticket Corner Punch to notch the corners of the embossed piece, and added a gold brad to each corner. When I was done, or when I thought I was done, I decided it just needed something else. So, I tied a bit of Linen Thread around the Old Olive ribbon. I tied it just tight enough to gather the ribbon just a little.

I have an announcement for all of you that are local. I am having a Garage Sale this Saturday, September 27. I have tons of scrapbooking supplies and rubber stamps. Not all stamps are Stampin' Up!, but they are great stamps non the less. I wound up cleaning in my craft room instead of playing. I have decided to weed out anything that is not Stampin' Up!, so I can totally devote my stamping & scrapbooking to SU. There are some things that I just can't part with yet, but if you have ever seen my room, you know I have plenty to share. I have a lot of non SU stamps priced at $1.00. Some I have bundled so you get 2 or 3 or 4 for $1.00. I do have many SU sets priced very reasonably. So, here is the fun part for you. I am giving anyone interested the chance to come to my house Friday afternoon to get first dibs. If you want to come to take advantage of this Great Stamp Sale, come on over at 4:00pm Friday afternoon. I have to work Friday morning, and I know you're anxious, but don't come early, because I won't be here.

Tell your friends...unless you just want to keep this a secret.

Email me personally at DeeLeeD@aol.com if you need directions to my house.

I hope to see you Friday...at 4:00pm

Have a Great week!

dd

Online Ordering Now Available

Shop for your favorite Stampin' Up! products anytime...day or night...24/7.

You don't need to wait for the next event, or even a decent hour to contact your Demonstrator to order the Stampin' Up! products you love. Now, with online ordering, you can order any time, directly from my website! Simply click on the Online Ordering Logo on the sidebar and look for the "shop now" tab at the top of my Stampin' Up! Welcome Page.

SPECIAL OFFER: The first 3 people to place orders using online ordering through my website will receive a sampler of new ribbons.

dd

A Gift For You

This is just a small token to show my appreciation for your continued support.

I got this idea from another demonstrator and just had to C.A.S.E it!

Everyone who places a Stampin' Up! order of $50 of merchandise with me from now through the end of the year, will receive this cute little desk calendar as a gift.

This is a 4" x 4" coaster covered with Designer Series Paper with a 2009 Calendar attached.

Thank you all for checking in!

I hope you have a fabulous holiday weekend. My next post will be Tuesday, September 2.

dd

The Fine Print

Stampin' Up! merchandise total must be $50 before tax/shipping. Calendar will be mailed directly to customer upon receiving payment. Colors may vary.

The Best Laid Plans...

I'm sure you all have heard the saying...The best laid plans...Well, yesterday, right as I got settled in to work, Casey called. For those of you who don't know, Casey is my almost 22 year old daughter, Makayla's mom. She is married, her husband is in the Army, and currently serving in Iraq. Everything is fine. We talked for almost an hour. She lives here in town, and we talk almost daily, and sometimes numerous times during the day. Usually she just says what she wants to say, and the conversations last only a couple of minutes. Yesterday, she was in quite the chatty mood, so needless to say, I listened...it was good!



I did however, manage to get a couple of samples done to show you.



These were done using my Big Shot, the Top Note, and Birds & Blooms dies. The Top Note die makes the perfect topper for the small and medium cello bags. Fold it in half as shown here for the small bags, or in half longwise for the medium bags. On the card, I just laid it flat to create the background for the flowers. The flowers are from the Birds & Blooms die. This is a set of 4 dies. Two different flower styles, leaves, and a bird...I'll show you him later...he's so cute! Click on the picture to see more detail.



I made this card with the new Say it with Scallops set. This is the new set that was designed exclusively to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. When you purchase this set, Stampin' Up! donates $2.00 to RMHC. This is also the set that UPS donated and gave to each Demonstrator that attended Convention. How awesome is that! RMHC is such a wonderful charity, and I personally want to help make a difference in the lives of the families who must stay at one of these facilities.

Notice that this set coordinates with the new Scallop Square Punch. I am offering a *special price on that Punch, with each Say it with Scallops set ordered. I am going to give you my discount on the Punch. This punch normally retails for $15.95. When you order the Say it with Scallops stamp set, you can get the coordinating Scallop Square Punch for only $12.76. That's a $3.00 savings for you, and $2.00 from each stamp set will go to RMHC. This is a win win situation for everyone! You save, while making a difference in someone's life. This special will run through December 31. Contact me if you are interested in taking advantage of this special offer.
*This is my personal special, and not offered through Stampin' Up!

This post is getting a little long, but I did want to tell you how I got the layers on the scallop square. The stamped image is the actual size of the punch. I then punched out the square 4 more times from the white and chocolate chip cardstock, and offset those squares behind the original one. I hope that makes sense. I will demo this at our After Convention Celebration, so you can actually see what I mean. Click on the photo for closer view.

Okay, so today I'm home alone, no car, house clean, laundry done, better not take the phone off the hook...so let's see what kind of fun things I can create!

dd