Christmas Holiday Planner

Planning for the Holidays is never easy....
But, I found this planner on splitcoaststampers, and I really loved the idea!

I folded a plain white folder that you can get at STAPLES.com right now for .10, and covered it with the papers from the Holiday Simply Scrappin' Kit that is 19.95. You also get 6 sheets of die cut adhesive 'stickers' to embellish.

This is actually left over from the bamboo spine book.

I also cut a long legal pad for the notes, that you need to make to shop for recipes, etc...and I am also going to put in some other things...what do you think? The Pink pad with the red snowflake is for a shopping list...for your favorite people on your list...


I know you probably think I haven't been stamping...I have been, but it has been quickie notes and off to the post office I go....

I have a few things in the works....this was one I was excited to post....I have another one that I have the cover done, but still have to get the inside stuff....

For that one, You can make it into a party planner, or a event planner...like a shower, or birthday party, anniversary party...or just for fun for a new mom...maybe make a book for those emergency numbers, and lists of things to do......

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

*The shopping planner was from SplitCoaststampers and from Jan Tink. http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/

Fall fReNzY Continues

Fall Frenzy Promotion
Spend $30 in regular priced merchandise and qualify to purchase one of each of the six promotional stamp sets at 30 percent off!
Item Page # Description Discounted Price
105355 26 Bitty Boos Too $12.57
109284 29 Haunting Halloween $13.27
107383 30Thoroughly Thankful $16.07
109373 108 Autumn Fest $16.77
109421 91Elementary Essentials $19.57
110366 17 Stem Silhouettes* $22.37
*Holiday Mini Collection 2007 page 17
Orders may be placed on a demonstrator, customer, and workshop order.

*"One of our promotional sets is a definite must-have this month. Stem Silhouettes is a brand new set and is featured in our new Holiday Mini catalog. This, month not only do you get this versatile, all-season set at a discount, but it comes die cut so you'll be stamping minutes after receiving it!" You can see Color Flyer for more details!

And to make matters even more JUICY....from October 4-8, you can purchase any Simply Sent card kit for 20 percent off the regular price!!!!

Simply Sent Kits (page 12-14) are a great way to make cards with very little preparation. All you do is open up the wonderful box and you can have cards made...the stamps are die cut and peel & stick, and then all the pieces of cardstock are pre-cut. There is ribbon and embellishments and you have instructions to make cards, and ink spots (colors vary) are included! There are 6 kits available!

Visit the Official World Card Making Day web site to see more details on this WORLD WIDE
Promtion! Get your family together and do
something with your family...for World Peace (or at least an afternoon of spending time together)

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Patriot's Day

Just wanted to have a reflection on this day...that 6 years ago, we all had a focus on America, and how close our freedom was compromised.

We also need to remember the troops serving overseas....

if you feel the need, and I think we all should...send a card to a soldier

you can send a card to:
Attention: Holidays for Heroes, Soldiers' Angels, 914 Tourmaline Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320
I wanted to pass this along to anyone who is planning on sending in cards. They need to be in to her by Oct 31 for inclusion in the gift mugs and bags being sent to the soldiers. She also asks that each card be signed and include a positive message. You can address your card to "Dear Soldier" if you want. They can be put in envelopes, but leave the envelopes unsealed.

Let's get together on October 6th to make cards on the World Cardmaking day, and also make a few to send to the soldiers!


All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Getting FRESH with Ideas.....

I had a coupon to Borders...
If you are a member of Borders club (it is free) they send you emails for coupons for discounts off books...

I got this book this weekend....I was laughing too hard with this one...It is all stamped and scrapbook type cards, and using the SASSIEST sayings I have ever heard!

I think I blushed on a few of them, but they had me dying..!!!

The colors were fresh, and the styles were very hip and up to date.......and I think that you can find some use for making some fun cards, and using the PRICELESS stamp...can you visualize it on the front of the book?? I think if you used that stamp set and designer papers, you could make a card just like this one!



Well, to give you an example of the sassy sentiments in this book, I scanned the book...shhh..sorry, don't mean to infringe on copyright, but, it is funny.....

It has on the outside, a library file, and says...

"SICK OF YOUR JOB?"


you pull out the inside card, and it says...

"don't worry....you're getting fired soon anyway!"


ok, it isn't that funny, but...you get the idea of the sassy sayings...

and the ideas for the cards, sans the sassy sayings are really nice, with colorful photos and good ideas.....

look for this book....and don't worry about laughing..I had a conversation with a lady in the store as I was laughing and we both started chuckling about the book...!!!

Get Real Greetings, edited by Jessica Stawser. Check it out!

Labor Day 2007

Labor day...

well, today is a hot hot day in September..and school starts in 2 days! Is my daughter excited??? NOOOOoooooo! but, life comes at you fast! Isn't that what the commercial says?

Anyways...What the contest winner for the September comments wins is ......Embellished clips! I made a few of these paperclip decorated embellishments! I think they came out cute and will look lovely on your cards that you make. You will also receive some gift cards with envelopes! AND.. YES...you're not imagining..this is for Christmas! Someone told me yesterday that it is only 3 months away...well, maybe a little more than..but, it is coming....!!!

Again...Life comes at you FAST!

Congratulations to the AUGUST Winner!

The Winner of August comments is:

Cindy Barraza!

This month(August), I have a composition book which has 5 tabs and pockets inside. It also comes with 6 cards, that have no sentiments on it, so that she can personalize it any way she wants!

I have to confess, I did NOT use Stampin' Up! paper for this contest...I found this lovely paper that all coordinates by Dream Street Papers, (http://www.dreamstreetpapers.com/) This series is called Near & Dear by Kelly Shults. I think it is absolutely adorable, and although I did combine it with Stampin' Up!'s Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue cardstock and Carte Postale Stamp Set.....I think it is so cute!

The flower chipboard is covered with the paper, and sanded down, and then the punches are the 1 1/4" circle, 1 3/8" circle and the scallop circle complimenting the Carte Postale image. This also comes with pockets inside each divided section for papers, notes etc.....and the note cards come with envelopes!

It absolutely can be adapted for any of the WONDERFUL Papers that Stampin' Up! carries and even though this is not......forgive me!

Congratulations Cindy!

Fall FReNzY Promotion!

Fall Frenzy Promotion
Spend $30 in regular priced merchandise and qualify to purchase one of each of the six promotional stamp sets at 30 percent off!
Item Page # Description Discounted Price
105355 26 Bitty Boos Too $12.57
109284 29 Haunting Halloween $13.27
107383 30Thoroughly Thankful $16.07
109373 108 Autumn Fest $16.77
109421 91Elementary Essentials $19.57
110366 17 Stem Silhouettes* $22.37
*Holiday Mini Collection 2007 page 17

Orders may be placed on a demonstrator, customer, and workshop order.

*"One of our promotional sets is a definite must-have this month. Stem Silhouettes is a brand new set and is featured in our new Holiday Mini catalog. This, month not only do you get this versatile, all-season set at a discount, but it comes die cut so you'll be stamping minutes after receiving it!" You can see Color Flyer for more details!

And to make matters even more JUICY....from October 4-8, you can purchase any Simply Sent card kit for 20 percent off the regular price!!!!

Simply Sent Kits (page 12-14) are a great way to make cards with very little preparation. All you do is open up the wonderful box and you can have cards made...the stamps are die cut and peel & stick, and then all the pieces of cardstock are pre-cut. There is ribbon and embellishments and you have instructions to make cards, and ink spots (colors vary) are included! There are 6 kits available!

Visit the Official World Card Making Day web site to see more details on this WORLD WIDE

Promtion! Get your family together and do

something with your family...for World Peace (or at least an afternoon of spending time together)

and later today..I will announce the winner of the blog comments!

stay tuned...!!!