Shoebox Swap

Here are the cards I made today at the Team Canada monthly meeting. If you are interested in details about these cards, or want to know how you can join our demo group please contact me.

Basket of Treats

I found Valentine coloured candy corn at Thrifty's this week, so couldn't resist making up a little basket of treats for my husband, John (candy corn is his favourite - but usually only available at Halloween).

I used Real Red DSP, A Happy Heart stamp set, and my Baskets & Blooms die in the Big Shot. I did have to get a bit creative for the tag. I stamped the images, cut it 1.5" rectangle and then ran it through until the top had cut, then reversed it so I could keep the long tag. Then I rounded the bottom corners. It was much easier than that all sounds. For a final touch I punched out some flowers and added them to the basket with a rhinestone brad.

If you want to know more or to give the Big Shot a try please contact me. I love showing how this amazing tool works.

The New Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book/Catalogue has Officially Launched!

The new Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book and Catalogue has just been launched, so it's time to sit down and start working on those wish lists!

You can order on-line through my website or e-mail me with your new catalogue order now.

And just in case a new catalogue wasn't enough - Stampin' Up! has also released a new Decor Elements line, with some fabulous new vinyl art designs that will blow you away.

If you are in the Coquitlam/Port Moody area you are also welcome to drop by on February 8th for my New Catalogue Open House (e-mail me for details). I'll be having a free make'n'take, card sample ideas, retired product for sale, and door prizes. I'd love to see you so come on by!

Valentine Card

I am participating in a shoebox swap at the end of January and this is the card that I have prepared. Here are the details:

Stamps
A Happy Heart
Cute & Curly

Paper
Pirouette Pink CS
Riding Hood Red CS
Whisper White CS
textured Chocolate Chip CS

Inks
White Craft Ink
Riding Hood Red Classic Ink
Pirouette Pink Classic Ink
Chocolate Chip Stampin' Marker

Accessories
Stamp-a-ma-jig
Curly Label Punch
Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon
Scallop edge punch
dimensionals
Big Shot & Top Notes Die
Paper Snips
glue stick

Instructions
Stamp tic tac toe image on Pirouette Pink CS card base using Pirouette Pink Classic ink.
Cut Whisper White and Riding Hood Red CS using the Big Shot & Top Notes die. I did not cut the full shape only about 2/3. Trim edge of the Riding Hood Red Top Note. Stamp dandelion image using White Craft ink. Glue all 3 layers together.
Use scallop edge punch on a piece of 5-1/2" X 1- 1/2" textured Chocolate Chip CS. Tie ribbon around the paper strip and adhere to the card front.
Use Chocolate Chip Marker to ink the curly label, omitting the thank you. Stamp immage on Whisper White CS.
Ink i love u stamp with Riding Hood Red Ink and the Chocolate Chip Marker. Use stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp inside the curly label. Use Curly Label punch to cut out image. Ahere to card front using dimensionals.

Birthday Card Class

These are the cards we will be making at my upcoming birthday stamp-a-stack. If you are interested in attending please contact me asap. I still have 1 (possibly 2) spots available. If you are interested, but can't make it that day, contact me to book your own workshop as a class or as a party so you can earn hostess rewards. Inspired by Nature
Party Hearty

Always

Priceless and Happy Everything

January Project of the Month - Love Card

Stamps
Love You Much Bundle
Paper
Old Olive card stock
Riding Hood Red card stock
Very Vanilla card stock
Ink
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Stampin' Write marker
Accessories
Stampin' Dimensionals
Scallop Edge punch
Sewing machine and thread

Instructions
Adhere Candy Lane paper to Riding Hood Red card.
Ink love image using Old Olive and Riding Hood Red ink, and stamp on Very Vanilla card stock. Punch hearts from Candy Lane paper using Heart to Heart punch, and adhere small heart to card stock using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Punch scalloped border on Old Olive card stock using Scallop Edge punch, and adhere behind Very Vanilla card stock. Sew along left edge of card stock using sewing machine and thread, and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

In addition to the retiring list (posted below), Stampin' Up has announced a blowout sale of retiring, previously retired and current product. You can click the images below to see the details. The image below shows the sale products that are not in the current catalogue.If you are interested in anything please contact me or use the shop now button on my website.

Retiring Accessories List

Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first. Products are marked as available or unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18. Keep in mind that the status of any retiring product may change quickly based on demand.

With most catalogues, some accessories are completely retired while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalogue. Sometimes popular items are "retired" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured.
111377
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN

112012
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE

112088
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE

102782
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12
Not Available

104188
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6

105384
ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*

104516
ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6

105381
ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
Not Available

103977
BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*

103978
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS

103981
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS

105446
BUTTONS RICH REGALS

105445
BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES

103604
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12

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

112465
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
Not Available

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

112459
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY

112466
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD

112149
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER

112467
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
Not Available

111355
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC

112039
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT

106523
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER

104104
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
Not Available

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

107923
PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
Not Available

104942
PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
Not Available

104943
PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE

107273
PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE

104389
PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*

100391
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE
Not Available

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

112068
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
Not Available

112043
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET


112061
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
Not Available

112016
SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY

109868
SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES

103647
STAMPIN STORE MINI

105813
WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

Retiring Wheels
107212 MATEYS MAP

106749 BRIGHT BULBS

109672 BRONCO
Not Available

104100 MAKING TRACKS

108978 SANDY SHELLS

110332 SNOW

101233 SNOWFLAKE

109694 SWEET STARS

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

If you would like to order any of these items please contact me asap via phone or e-mail, leah_dixon@telus.net. Or you can order on-line at my website: http://www.leahdixon.stampinup.net/