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

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Holy cow! I can't believe it's been a month again since I've posted! Things have been busy around here. I had another niece get married, we're closing in on the end of another school year, I've taught some great classes, we've had some illness ~ including me ~ ugh! I'm also preparing for a Huge Garage Sale. I'm clearing out my studio ~ again ~ in preparation for the new catalog release in July! If you would like to reserve a copy, just let me know, I'll be ordering them soon.

I had a great class this past weekend. We made a 2-Page Scrapbook Page Layout featuring the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch in the Summer Mini. I was intrigued when I saw it, and just had to have it. It is awesome! You know the little directions pamphlet that comes with the unique punches that you (I) usually set aside thinking "I know how to use a punch". Well, you'll want to make sure to read this one. They're not difficult to use, but they're very easy when you read the directions! Here's a little peak of the pages from class.










My next class is June 12 ~ Cards, Cards, Cards. Time to restock that card stash. We'll be making
20 cards and matching envelopes. Contact me to reserve your spot today!
I promise it won't be another month before I post again. Thanks for stopping by ~
dd

Paper Daisies

It seems that paper flowers are all the rage right now. I just had to try some myself. They are so easy using the Big Shot and the Bigz Flower Daisies #2 Die.

I cut the daisies with Whisper White and Daffodil Delight Cardstock, alternated the layers and added an Antique Brad for the center to create this one. The patterned paper is one of the prints from the Paisley Petals DSP from the Spring is Blossoming promotion that will be ending in just a couple of days. That and the Four Frames Stamp Set will be available in the new 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog when it releases in July, but as a sneak preview, you can get them now! Order both of these exciting new products with a $20 purchase, or get them Free when you host a qualifying workshop. After April 30, both of these products won't be available again until July 1. Get yours today!

It's hard to see in the picture, but I've added a bit of Frost White Shimmer Paint to the bird and the daisy. For the bird, I used my Aqua Painter to paint his belly. To add it to the daisy, I mixed a few drops to a mister bottle half full of alcohol. Then just spritz the flower. This adds a fun sheen to any project!

The word Enjoy is from the You're a Gem Stamp Set and is stamped in Marina Mist Classic Ink.

Thanks for stopping by!
dd

Paisley Petals

Here's the card I promised using the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper and Four Frames Stamp Set. I absolutely Love both of these items, and am thrilled that they will be available in the new 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

If you love them too, you don't have to wait until July to get them. During the month of April, just place a small $20 order and you can order these too! Do you Love Free? Just Host a qualifying workshop in April, and both of these items can be yours for Free!

For this card, I've used the coordinating Cherry Cobbler Cardstock and Seam Binding Ribbon. The Four Frames Stamp Set coordinates with the Designer Label Punch. There are four different designs that are all just adorable! To mat the frame, I punched out a Cherry Cobbler Designer Label, cut it in half, and then just layered it on the top & bottom half of the frame. I pulled a single thread to gather up the ribbon, adhered it with Sticky Strip, and added some Basic Pearls for the finishing touch.

I have another card just like this but in another color combination for tomorrow. Contact me to place an order or book your Workshop, or place your order online anytime from the comfort and convenience of your own home!

Thanks for stopping by~
dd

New Month - New Promotions!

Sale-a-Bration may be over, but don't despair, you can still earn Free product and purchase special Grab Bags!

Spring is Blossoming with a sneak peek of a couple of products from the upcoming 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog. During the month of April, when you spend $20 on any SU products, you are eligible to purchase The Four Frames Stamp Set and gorgeous Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. Or, Host a qualifying workshop and the stamp set & paper pack are yours for FREE! I've got my calendar open, so contact me today to book your workshop.

Also, beginning today, and continuing while supplies last, you will be able to purchase special grab bags in the Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes ~ $5, $10, and $15. Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following items ~ Ribbons, Accents & Elements, Chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

• Grab bag orders can only be placed on *Demonstrator Orders or in the Online Store.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer.
• There is no limit to the number of grab bags a customer may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.
• All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
• Not all grab bags will be unique.
• You should use the following item numbers when ordering grab bags:

Item	Description
125873	$5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!)
125874	$10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!)
125875	$15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!)

*Contact me to place this order

Check back on Monday for a sample featuring the new Four Frames Stamp Set & Paisley Petals DSP.

Thanks for stopping by!

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

My First Tutorial

As promised, here are the step-by-step instructions for the Gift Bag that I shared with you yesterday. I hope I've done this so you can figure how to make them. They really are very easy, and I'm sure once you make one, you'll have no problem making many more! Here goes ~

All you need is one sheet of 12x12 Designer Series Paper or Cardstock, and whatever you want to use to decorate your Gift Bag.

Score your 12x12 sheet of paper at 1", 3", 6", 8" and 11". From the bottom edge, score at 2".

Fold on all of your score marks. From the bottom, snip on all score marks up to the 2" score line, and cut out the two 1" corners.

Fold in the 1" sides and add Sticky Strip to one side. Adhere together by folding in half, forming rectangular bag. You will have the access 1" flap on inside of bag. Just press to one side.

Add Sticky Strip to inside of one of the larger flaps of bottom of bag. Fold in 2 smaller flaps first, then larger flaps, the one with Sticky Strip last.

Pinch top together closing with Library Clip or closure of your choice. Decorate as desired!

Here's a picture of today's finished bag. Now go have fun and create some adorable gift bags. Leave me a comment, I'd love to see what you come up with!


Thanks for stopping by today!
dd