New Shoes!

I've been saving this post for a while now.  I was waiting for a day when I thought that I would REALLY need to make Natasha laugh.......................oh dear, I think that day may be here today!  Got one of those "I'm losing it!" emails from her today (hee hee)....I think she needs a laugh, so here it goes!..............

I LOVE SHOES!!! Don't you?  Remember when Dawn Pritchard blogged about her shoes?  She even got PUBLISHED in a scrapbooking magazine.  Well, it inspired me to put together this post about my new shoes. (P.S.  I'm coming to see you soon Dawn!)  I'm going to visit family in St. Albert, Alberta, and I'm definately going to drop into Dawn's store while I'm there. 

I bought these shoes................ooohhhhh how they glitter and sparkle!  I love them so much!     It doesn't really matter that I don't really have any events to wear these babies to.  What matters was that  I had to drag my 3 year old son with me to a huge shoe sale and fight off tons of crazed ladies to get them.  I even trained him to say:  "Back off lady.  Back off!"   Imagine the glow of driving home winning such a well fought fight. 

When my husband got home, I proudly showed him my latest acquisition, and his comments were:  "Not very practical", and " HOW much were they?"  I proceeded to explain to him EXACTLY how practical they were, and considering just HOW practical they are, that made them a very good deal.  Makes sense?  Right?

See......

vaccuuming...................

lounging....................

making cookies................

PRACTICAL!  Right? 

Items used to create this card:

Stamp Sets: Things I Love (retired)

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Regal Rose, Rose Red, and Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso, Rose Red, and Wisteria Wonder

Accessories and More: Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, and Rhinestone Jewels to make those shoes SPARKLE!

and the inside................see Natasha.............love you too! Bwaaahaahaa..........(inside joke). I'll come over wearing my new shoes, bring some chocolate, and we can pour over the new Holiday Mini to plan our pre-order shopping :) 

DSP Special and DSP Share

This month, Stampin' Up! is offering a great discount on Designer Series Paper - buy 3 packages and get the 4th for FREE!

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Dates: August 1-31, 2011

Few things to remember:

There is no limit to the number of free packages of Designer Series Paper you can earn.

Designer Series Paper ordered in Hostess free does not qualify for the promotion.

Specialty Designer Series Paper, Hostess Designer Series Paper are not part of this promotion and cannot be redeemed through this offer.


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Don't forget i'm hosting a Designer Series Paper (DSP) share! To review the details of this share please Click here.

Many of you have asked "what if i want to scrapbook?" or "will that be enough?". To suit everyone's needs I have added a 6x12 option as well. You will be able to create scrapbook borders with this option. OR simply have more of each DSP to work with. If you'd like this option please ask for the "double share". The cost for this is $80 (swatch book not included)

-- remember this share helps you receive ALL the Beautiful NEW DSP (including specialty DSP) featured on pages 183-186 of the 2011-12 catty and all 4 NEW DSP's featured in the upcoming Holiday Mini which goes LIVE September 1st! (please note this share does NOT include the Paper Stacks-Patterns DSP on page 186)

Here's what your 6x6 swatch book will include:

A 6x6 piece of EACH piece of paper in EACH of the following assortments:

• 10 Sheets of First Edition Specialty Paper
• 6 Sheets of Flirtatious Specialty Paper" (Please note, you will receive Pumpkin Pie OR Melon Mambo of the special laser cut sheet, not both as quantities will not allow in the share)
• 6 Sheets of Mocha Morning Specialty Paper
• 6 Sheets of Paisley Prints Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Beau Chateau Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Pocketful of Posies Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Domestic Goddess Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Just Add Cake Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Frightful Sight Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Timeless Portrait Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Berry Blossoms Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Beyond the Garden Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Well Worn Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Nursery Nest Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Letters to Santa
• 6 Sheets of Big Top Birthday Designer Paper
• 6 Sheets of Pick Your Poison
• 6 Sheets of Spice Cake
• 6 Sheets of Holiday Berry Bouquet
• 6 Sheets of Frostwood Lodge

If you are purchasing the 6x6 option you will receive this cute little swatch book i have put together for you to store you DSP in.



The pocket pages are great for keeping your DSP in order and storing any scraps you may have left over!! The pages will be neatly labeled with the name of each DSP.



I have four 6x6 spots or two 6x12 spots left in my DSP share so email me today with your choice of share... : )

Again the 6x6 Swatch Book is $43. If picked up from me there is no additional cost. If you require your swatch to be mailed there will be an additional charge.


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Craft Project Central #10

The latest project over at Craft Project Central is this Surprise Candy Box and Easel Card designed by Kim.  I love Kim's blog!  Be sure to stop by and check it out.  It's a huge source of inspiration for me. 

You can get the step-by-step instructions on how to make this project by visiting CPC here and subscribing to July. 

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Craft Project Central #9

 

Today I want to share this great Pennent Parade Card Sampler project created by Anne Marie over at Craft Project Central .  Anne Marie is just one of the incredibly talented designers over at CPC this month.  You can check out Anne Marie's blog here.  

To get the complete step-by-step instructions on how to create this project, head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to July.  

Also, remember Craft Project Central is now hosting the Creating Pretty Cards Monthly Challenge.  You can find details of the card challenge here.  Post your card, and then link your card to the challenge site before July 31st.  Each week our project designers will pick their top two favorites.  At the end of the month the designers will vote on a favorite (out of the eight), and the winner will receive a $50 Stampin’ Up! shopping spree!!  We hope that you will be inspired to try your creativity, join our challenge, and share your creations today!!    

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Retired Sets and DSP Share

Well i survived my annual craft garage sale!! It was awesome! Thanks to all of you who came out and made it a fantastic day! While the kids sold lemonade, ice tea and cookies i sold more then half of my retired stamp collection. I finally gave up some oldies... just couldn't hang on to them any longer!!--was running out of space to store them! I've put a tab (Retired Stamp Sets For Sale!) at the top, underneath the blog header of what i have left if you are interested. --yes i know.. lots.. and i sold more then half so YES i'm a little obsessed with stamps.. : )
(please note i can only mail within canada and there will be an extra charge for mailing. please email if interested)

I also sold a TON.. and i mean a TON of Designer Series Paper (DSP).. but have tons left over!! After looking at my stacks of left over DSP i decided i really need to cut down on my paper addiction! Wow.. giving up stamps and now DSP! What am i thinking?? I HAVE TO GET NEW DSP FROM THE NEW CATTY! i can't give up DSP!! - yes i'm yelling and doing cartwheels...(tehe). SO in order for me to have the NEW DSP and a variety of it i thought i'd host a 6x6 DSP share for Canadians (sorry i can't mail product to the US!!)

Are you like me and feel the need to have every new DSP in the catty? (and holiday mini too??.....woohoo). My problem is that every time I see a card that i love i MUST CASE it..... but i can't if i don't have the same DSP. I also find i cut a piece of 12x12 DSP and have more then enough scraps left over so i'd love to be able to have less of one sheet but a wide variety of designs!! Are you following me..? ; )

For $43* you will receive a 6x6 piece of each of the DSPs listed on pages 183-186** of the current catty. As well as all 4 new DSP from the up coming Holiday Mini.. how cool is that!!? -Pick Your Poison, Spice Cake, Holly Berry Bouquet and Frostwood Lodge!! --i've had a sneak peek and LOOOOOOOOOOVE them!

*Price includes tax/ship. Additional mailing charges may apply. If you choose to pick up from me there will be no additional mailing charges.
**This does not include the Prints Patterns Stacks on pg 186

If you are interested in getting a fabulous sampling of all 20 of the DSPs from the New Catty and Holiday Mini, this is the way to go! Please email me if you are interested. I only have 6 spots left so don't delay!! DSP shares will be available the first week of September (When the Holiday Mini goes live!)

On to today's project! The Playdate DSP was one of my favorites from last years catty. So colourful and bright!



I was inspired by this card on Mary Fish's blog. I didn't have the Paisley Petals DSP that she used so i used playdate which is now retird. When i get my DSP share i can CASE CASE CASE, case her card the pretty way.... : )



Hope you like.. : )
Thanks for stopping by!

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Craft Project Central #8

Aren't these Flirtacious Fabric Flower Headbands just gorgeous?  They were created for Craft Project Central by Joanna.  You can check out her fabulous blog here. 

To get complete step-by-step instructions on how to recreate these beauties, just hop on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to July. 

Also, Craft Project Central is hosting Creating Pretty Cards Monthly Challenge.  You can find details of the card challenge here.  Post your card, and then link your card to the challenge site.  Each week our project designers will pick their top two favorites.  At the end of the month the designers will vote on a favorite (out of the eight), and the winner will receive a $50 Stampin’ Up! shopping spree!!  We hope that you will be inspired to try your creativity, join our challenge, and share your creations today!!  

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Craft Project Central #7

I love, love, LOVE the latest project added over at Craft Project Central!  How cute are these party favors?  Surprise and delight your guests with this collections of fun and tasty treats.  I can't wait to give them a try.  All of these adorable favors were created by Kim.  I always find her blog, Paper Punch Addiction a great source of inspiration.  You can check out her blog here. 

To get the complete step-by-step instructions on how to create this project and lots of other great projects, just head on over to Craft Project Central and subcribe to July.

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Looking for information on the Paper Flowers Bouquet?  Find it here.