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"Spring Solitude" by Stampin' Up! - Bloggers Challenge #36

This week we were to use the layout on page 44 of the Spring Summer Catalog - "With Deepest Sympathy".  When I first saw this card, I didn't notice the detail but when I recreated the layout, I fell in love with it!  I just got this set.  It's a level 2 hostess set that comes with a wheel.  It's so much fun!  We'll be making this card this Saturday at my 10-10-20!  If you would like to earn your own Spring Solitude set, contact me to schedule your party today!

Stamp Set:  Spring Solitude (Hostess Level 2)

Cardstock:  Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Inks:  Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Bashful Blue

Accessories:  Stampin' Write Markers, Hodgepodge Hardware, Mat Pack, Theater Ribbon

Stampin' Up! Silent Auction is Saturday, March 1

Going once, going twice......

It's here!  I'm FINALLY holding my Silent Auction on Saturday, March 1st with the closing bid at 5:45 pm during the Northern Virginia Stamp & Scrap Meetup.  Can't be there in person?  Email me the stamp set(s) you want with your high bid and I'll place the bid for you.  Email bids will be accepted until noon on Mar. 1st.

See the list below:

Stamp Set	Opening Bid
A is for Adorable	$              15
All About U	$              24
All Year Cheer I	$              25
All Year Cheer III	$              25
Basket Full of Fun	$              25
Classic Alphabet (upper/lower case)	$              25
Delight in Life	$              15
Ephemera	$              15
Everyday Celebrations	$              10
Fine Frames	$              10
Flower Filled	$              15
Garden Silhouettes	$              35
Gently Falling	$              10
Good Things	$              10
Happy Harmony	$              15
Headline Alphabet	$              30
In the Spotlight	$              25
Looks Like Spring	$              27
On the Spot	$              15
Party Punch	$              15
Sincere Salutations	$              20
So Many Sayings	$              20
So Very	$              15
Tags So Much	$              15
Too Terrific Tags	$              15
Very Punny	$              15
Word By Word	$              15
Word On Word	$              15
Wheel	Opening Bid
Bodacious	$                8
Square Pegs	$                8
Bold Blooms	$                8
Leaf Prints	$                5
Whirly-Twirly	$                5
Accessories	Opening Bid
Magic Mesh	$                3

And You Wonder WHY I Don't Wear Heels?

I haven't posted some comic relief in a while so I thought I would toss this out there.  Check out this clip.  If you aren't laughing when it's over, there's something wrong.  And people wonder why I don't like to wear heels!  I can so relate to the poor gal.  LOL

Heels

Enjoy!

"Friendship Blooms" Sale-A-Bration set by Stampin' Up! - Bloggers Challenge Week 35

I'm caught up and a day early!  This week's challenge was to use the color combo Purely Pomegranate, Brilliant Blue and Old Olive.  Great color combo!

I decided to use one of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets "Friendship Blooms".  It's a great set.  The inside of the card says:  "Your friendship makes my heart happy".  If you like this stamp set and want one of your own, it's one of the free sets that you can get during our Sale-A-Bration promotion.  Contact me to get yours today!

Stamp Sets:  Friendship Blooms, Defining Alphabet, Define Your Life

Cardstock:  Brilliant Blue, Old Olive, Confetti White, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White

Inks:  Brilliant Blue, Old Olive, Purely Pomegranate

Accessories:  Assorted Brads, 3/4" Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Corner Rounder, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

"Wanted" by Stampin' Up! - Bloggers Challenge Week 34

Okay, so I'm playing catch up on the challenges, but I'm almost there!

For this challenge, we were to use the Happy Birthday layout on page 42 of the Spring Summer Catalog.  I really like how this card turned out.  I got the "Wanted" set last year at convention and haven't used it nearly enough. I think we'll do this as one of the cards in my upcoming 10-10-20 Stamp Camp on Sunday, March 1.  Haven't signed up yet?  There's still time!  While the date for the earlybird price has past, you can still sign up for $25.  Contact me to save your spot.

Stamps:  Wanted, It's Your Birthday

Cardstock:  Sage Shadow, Really Rust, Blue Bayou, Whiper White

Inks:  Blue Bayou, Sage Shadow, Basic Black

Accessories:  Markers, Sponge, Staple, Scallop Circle Punch, Corner Rounder

Bugs & Kisses by Stampin' Up! - Blogger's Challenge Week 33

For this challenge, we were to use Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red and Taken with Teal.  Such happy colors!  I love the Bugs & Kisses Stampin' Up! stamp set.  It always makes me smile.  Hope it has the same effect on you too!

Here's what I came up with.

Stamp Set:  Bugs & Kisses

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Taken with Teal

Inks:  Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Taken with Teal

Accessories:  Designer Tag Punch, 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Join the Sale-A-Bration!

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up! and free product is what it's all about!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition stamp sets they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

Customers - Wow!
When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit-for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward!

Hostesses - WOW!
When you host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

New Demonstrators - WOWZA!!
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $47.95--from the Spring-Summer 2008 Collection! Plus, new demonstrator recruits get 20 percent off the Demonstrator Starter Kit--over $350 of Stampin' Up! products and business supplies for only $159!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on February 1 and runs through March 17, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Contact me today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. I have a full-color Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets. You can also view the Sale-A-Bration brochure online.

Bloggers Challenge #32 - Happy Camper

This week's challenge was to use the layout of the birthday card on the cover of the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog.  I pulled out my "Happy Camper" stamp set by Stampin' Up!  I've had this set for some time and am just now getting around to using it.  It's a fun one.  Hope you enjoy it!

Stamp Sets:  Happy Camper, Circle of Friendship

Ink: Almost Artichoke, Bravo Burgandy, Night of Navy, Mellow Moss

Cardstock:  Almost Artichoke, Bravo Burgandy, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Accessories:  Sponge Daubers, Stampin Write Markers, Sponge, Twill, Linen Thread, Dimensionals