Welcome back!

Hi everyone! Sorry I was gone so long. A lot of things has happened since. I took a long break. Seems like it's been one year already but it's been ten months since I last wrote anything. Well, I stopped being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I just could not find enough time to keep up with the demand with my growing family. So, I decided it was probably time to take a break. So, I will be using this blog to share ideas and inspirations with you. I've been busy lately. I planned and hosted several parties this year. When I have the time, I will post up pictures to share with you all. I hope to be able to write more frequent if not daily. However, I am always available for contact via e-mail. I hope to share some great ideas with you soon. Until then, take care and happy stamping.

Taking a break

Hi everyone. I'm sorry but I have a family emergency so I will be taking a break for a couple of weeks or maybe longer. I'll be back to post new projects soon. Until then take care and happy stamping!

Love,

Deb

Valentine Treat Bundle & Promotion

Dates: January 3-21, 2013

Details:

From January 3 through January 21, you will have the opportunity to purchase the exclusive Valentine Treat Bundle. This bundle, created specifically for this special offer, contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (English only) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Bundle Price
132771	Valentine Treat Bundle Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags	$7.45	$5.95

• The Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp coordinates with the Full Heart Punch (item 119883; $16.95), but the punch is not included in the bundle.
• There are no limits to the number of Valentine Treat Bundles that you can order.

Wait, there's more. Read BELOW for another cool promotion.

Dates: January 3-21, 2013 Details: During the My Little Valentine promotion, you will get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE-a $7.95 value-when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set. This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!

The My Little Valentine Stamp Set is only available in clear-mount.

Buy one of the following:

Item	Description	Price
132242	My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount)	$9.95
132245	Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount)	$9.95
132248	Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount)	$9.95

Get this FREE:

Page	Publication	Item	Description	Retail Value
35	holiday catalog	126923	Sealed with Love Simply Sent	$7.95

There are no limits to the number of My Little Valentine Sets that you can order and the number of Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kits you can earn for free.

What a great deal don't you think! Let me know if you have any questions or want to place an order. Happy stamping!

Spring 2013 Catalog

Hi everyone! It's that time again! Introducing the new Spring 2013 Catalog! Catalog ordering starts today January 3, 2013 thru May 31, 2013. Click on the image below or on the side bar to view the catalog. I am totally in love with all the items in this catalog and I can't wait to start sharing ideas with you shortly. 

Hope you have fun browsing the catalog and let me know if you have any questions or want to place an order. Happy Stamping!

Celebrate Card with Betsy's Blossom Stamp

Hi everyone! Happy New Year! As I look back to 2012, I am grateful for so many things. In 2012, we welcomed our beautiful daughter into our lives. We were also blessed with many nieces from both sides of our family. We also moved to a new house and the kids started a new school. So many changes and yet all of them were positive. I am just grateful that the year ended well with blessings and no tragedies this year. I am thankful that everyone is healthy despite a very cold winter and we all made it safely to the new year.

 

I know everyone makes new year resolution each new year. I have thought about last year's challenges and decided that for my 2013 new year's resolution, I am going to devote more time for family. I am going to better manage my time, schedule, plans, and budget. I need to spend less money and more time with the ones I love. I know I've reminded myself many times about how much time and money I spend on my crafting  but this time I am serious about it. My loving husband has been very patient and supportive of my hobby for so long but I think he can only take so much before he starts complaining. I'm not going to stop crafting but just better manage my time and money. Only buy what is necessary and break up my time between crafting and family. I know it's going to be challenging because I am also working full time now but I've managed before so I know I can do it. I've created a calender to help me better manage my time and I've set a budget to how much I can spend on craft supplies each month. I can not allow myself to go over my budget or mismanage my time. I think it will be great once I get the schedule going. I shared my thoughts with Kong and he is really happy with my plans and hopes it will be successful. He also asked that I devote some time to help him with his business too which I happily agreed. This year will be a challenging one ahead but I am looking forward to another wonderful year full of fun and surprises. So, today I leave you with a fun card to celebrate many changes and challenges ahead. Look below for a list of supplies used. 

 

Supplies Used
Stamps: Betsy’s Blossom, Fabulous Phrases
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede
Papers: Naturals Ivory, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Floral District DSP, Summer Smooches DSP, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones
Tools: Round Tab Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Sticky Strip

That's all for now. Wish you all a very happy new year! We'll start fresh next year with lots of great and fun things ahead. Until then, happy stamping and be safe!

Spring 2013 Catalog Swap Time

Hi everyone! Welcome back. Hope you had a lovely holiday. I had a wonderful time celebrating with my family. Sorry I've been away for some time. I went back to work this week so I've been extremely busy. I just want to stop by quickly and share with you my swaps for the upcoming Spring 2013 Catalog this January. I'm just in love with all the products in the new spring catalog. I've been playing around with some of the new stamps and they are just awesome. Can't wait to show you some of my creations. Here are my swaps. I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with. I'll have to take some pictures to show you guys when they arrive next month. Please check below the images for the card recipe. As always, click on the image for a better view.

Supplies Used
Stamps: Oh Hello, Fabulous Phrases, Hearts a Flutter
Inks: Calypso Coral, Crumbcake, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, So Saffron
Papers: Sahara Sand, Tea for Two DSP, Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Basic Pearl, White Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Victoria 5/8” Crochet Trim, Designer Vintage Faceted Button
Tools: Ovals Collection Framelits, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Honey Comb Embossing Folder, 1 3/8” Square Punch

 

That's all for now. Hope you have a wonderful evening and wish you a Happy New Year! 



 

More Christmas Cards

Hi everyone. It's almost Christmas! I'm here with one more last minute Christmas cards idea. I hope you're finish with all your shopping and sent off all your Christmas cards. I'm sure glad to be done with everything. This year, my family is playing secret santa instead of white elephant which traditionally is what we do. I got someone nice this year so I think it will be fun. I just love the holiday spirit and I'm so grateful to have a loving family who shares that spirit with me. Well, here goes all the cards. Look below for the list of supplies.

 

Card #1

 

Here's another version for card #1. All I did was reverse the card to the opposite side. Which ones do you like better? I think both are really cute. I just love this color combination.

Card #2

 

Card #3

Card #4

Card #1

Supplies Used
Stamps: Bright Hopes
Inks: Real Red
Papers: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Real Red, Vellum Cardstock
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Baja Breeze 1/2” Seam Binding
Tools: Ornament Punch, Snowflake Punch, Northern Flurry Folder

Card #2
Supplies Used
Stamps: No Peeking

Inks: Raspberry Ripple, Midnigt Muse, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie

Papers: Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Two Way Glue, Holiday Frame Folder

 

Card #3

Supplies Used
Stamps: Scentsational Season, Happy Hour

Inks: Midnight Muse, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Papers: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP, Early Espresso
Accessories: Crsytal Effects, Liquid Applique, Basic Rhinestones
Tools: None

Card #4
Supplies Used
Stamps: Snowflake Soiree

Inks: Versa Mark

Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Pearl
Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools: Heat Tool

 

Well, that's all for today. I just want to wish you all a very blessed and merry Christmas. May the new year bring joy and happiness for many more to come. Take care and happy stamping!