New & Exciting!

As I was creating the card that I thought I was going to share today, I realized that I was using all "new" product, soon to be released in the New 2009 Spring/Summer Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. I wondered if I would be allowed to share with you since the catalog has not been revealed yet. Then, this morning, while checking out a couple of my favorite blogs, from Demonstrators who are currently attending Leadership in Orlando...wouldn't that be nice right now...I saw that they had posted pictures of and from the new catalog. So, I decided to share with you what they have shared. Here is a little sneak peek of a couple of the new & exciting products from the catalog.

Sorry...these pictures were not supposed to be posted yet, so I had to delete them.

So far, it seems that everyone is extremely excited about all of the new Dies for the Big Shot, along with Embossing Folders and Texture Plates. Oooooh, I always get in so much trouble when a new catalog come out.


These are some of the new Chipboard Shapes...toooo cute!

If you like the Decor Elements, then you'll love all of the new designs coming soon.

There's only a few more days, but I can't wait to see new catalog in person, and see for myself all of the new & exciting products that Stampin' Up! has to offer this Spring.

Remember, if you want to reserve your very own copy of the New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog for only $5.00, just post a comment here, or email me by January 10.

Have a Great Day!

dd

Retired Accessories List

Here is the list of Accessories that are retiring from the current catalog.
Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first. Please contact me for availability.

111377
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN

112012
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE

104188
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6

104516
ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6

103977
BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*

103978
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS

103981
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS

105446
BUTTONS RICH REGALS

105445
BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES

102174
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11

112462
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH

112463
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS

112040
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA

112470
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU

112460
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA

112469
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES

112458
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY

112466
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD

111355
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC

112039
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT

112963
ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT

107298
ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM

110695
ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL

109115
ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL

103372
METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE

107925
ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*

109190
ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*

109180
ON BOARD SIMON UPPER

112086
ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL

104943
PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE

104389
PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*

104830
RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL

104829
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE

104828
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK

104831
RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS

109037
RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH

110282
RUB ON ANCHORED

111806
RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS

111805
RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS

111417
RUB ON WORD FLURRIES

110283
RUB ONS TAKE NOTE

112193
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH

112186
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA

112043
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET

109868
SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES

103647
STAMPIN STORE MINI

105813
WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

106749
BRIGHT BULBS

110332
SNOW

109694
SWEET STARS

111249
TAKE A NUMBER
*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

Get Your Retiring Accessories Now

Two posts in one day--
I just couldn't let you miss out on this announcement.

The list of Retiring Accessories has been released!

Not only that, from now through January 18, you can get a selection of already retired, soon to be retired, and current Stampin' Up! products for up to 50% off the regular price.

Click on the picture on my sidebar. This will take you directly to my website so you can see the complete list Retiring Accessories, and the list of items included in the Inventory Blowout Sale!

Remember, the Retiring Accessories are limited to quantities on hand, and when they're gone, they're gone for good. Don't wait too long to check out these fantastic deals. If there are things listed here that you just can't live without, be sure to order quickly so you don't miss out.

Notice at the bottom of the Inventory Blowout, there is a list of the items that will be available in the New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog. Take advantage of these special prices, and get a head start on your 2009 Wish List. These prices will only be in effect until January 18.

See you tomorrow.

dd

Back To My Routine

Although it has been nice having my husband home for the past two weeks, I must say that I am happy to be able to get back into "my" routine. It was just like when the kids still lived at home, and were on Christmas break...anything but routine.

We spent lots of time visiting with family, and friends. Stayed up way too late, and actually slept in later than usual a couple of mornings. I cooked alot more than usual too, which I must admit, I did enjoy. I am still adjusting to cooking for two. The one thing that I missed though, was spending time in my craft room, creating...

This is a bittersweet time with Stampin' Up! Some of our favorite stamp sets are retiring, and will soon be gone forever. But, with that, how exciting to think of all of the new sets that will soon become our new favorites! Then, just think about the new accessories...each year they seem to get better...just what will they introduce this year? I get very excited just thinking about it...how about you?This is a card that I did a while back. This is the Summer By The Sea set, and Wonderful Words. Both sets are soon to be retired. The background stamp is actually French Script, that retired last time, but we do have En Francais, that will be in the next catalog, and is very similar. Summer By The Sea was on the dormant list, so it is not listed in the current catalog. If you are interested in seeing the entire set of 6, you can go to my website, and click on "shop now". You can see all of the sets that are being retired here. Remember, the last day to order any set that is being retired is January 18, 2009.

Later today, the Retiring Accessories are going to be announced. Be sure to visit my website after noon Mountain Time to see this list. These items usually go very quickly, so if you see something you need, don't wait too long. To save time, and avoid the risk of not getting something, you can order directly from my website.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting...

I'm off to my craft room to create something!

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

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a great New Year's Eve! We went to my sisters, shot pool, played card games, and had a really fun time.

I also hope you are not tired of looking at samples using the Love You Much Bundle. I really like this stamp set, the Designer Series Papers and the coordinating Heart to Heart Punch. This is another image from the Love You Much Stamp Set. I stamped it with Black Stazon, and used the Blender Pens and Riding Hood Red Ink to color in the letters. When I stamped the image, the flower was black, so I used a button from the Button Bouquet Assortment, and added a Red Brad for the center.

If you like this stamp set, printed papers and punch as much as I do, you can save 20% if you order the Love You Much Bundle before January 31, 2009. Contact me today, if you want to take advantage of this great offer!

Thanks for stopping by today, and again Happy New Year!

dd