by Tracy | Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized

Today marks the first day that you can order from the Occasions Catalog!! Woo hoo!! It is filled will so many fun products!
Can you spot what’s new on my cards? There are actually THREE new products! I used the Decorative Dots embossing folder which will be available during Sale-a-bration at the end of the month! With each $50 purchase you can pick one free item from the Sale-a-bration brochure! Now you CAN purchase the Angled Tag Topper Punch (#133323). You can make a tag or topper any length you want. I stamped it using a new stamp set called Petite Petals (Wood #133152 Clear #133155). The set also has a matching punch (#133322) and they are available together as a bundle which means a 15% savings for you (Bundle Wood #134821 Bundle Clear #134822),
These two cards are going out in the mail today! I am off to write inside them and send them! Have a great day!
Click HERE to download the Occasions Catalog and HERE to visit my online store!
by Tracy | Jan 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today is the last day to order from the Holiday Catalog! There are many items that will not be available after today such as the Expression Thinlits (so sad). The word “Love” in this set would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!

#132171
Another item not returning is the Stylish Stripes Textured Impression Folder. 

#132174
One of my favorite stamp sets in this catalog that won’t be returning is Snow Day. This snowman is adorable.

Wood #131892 Clear #131895

If you would like to look at the catalog online, just click the picture of the catalog above. You can visit my online store HERE. Any questions, please just ask!
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Jan 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m very excited to announce that I am now offering an Online Stamp Club! Just like you, my life tends to get busy and sometime the only free moment I have is late at night! It can be hard to make it to a class when you are taking care of your family. With my Online Stamp Club you can learn new techniques, receive tips and tricks and new ideas in the comfort of your home. If this sounds like something you might be interested in or you would like more information just click here! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Here are the latest Deals of the Week! You can purchase these items at a reduced price until Monday, January 6th!
Click here to visit my online store!
Thanks for stopping by!
by Tracy | Jan 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year! Can you believe that it is already 2014! My husband is out of town so I had a very quiet New Year’s Eve. He was on the other side of the world but still Skyped me (am I saying that correctly?) so that we were able to wish each other Happy New Year at midnight, my time. What a sweetie!
I’ve been very busy working on creating an Online Stamp Club!! I’ve wanted to do this for some time now and am excited that it is almost ready! I hope to be able to announce it on my blog later today so be sure to stop by later!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope 2014 is your best year ever!!!!
by Tracy | Dec 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die is another item on the Clearance Rack that I love and used all the time before it retired. Below are four different cards that were previously on my blog and were made using this die. Please note that many of the products on these cards have retired.

You can visit my online store and the Clearance Rack HERE. Thank you for stopping by!
by Tracy | Dec 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you seen the Weekly Deals for this week? You can purchase all of these items at these reduced prices but only until Monday night or while supplies last!
If you would like to visit my online store, click here! Thanks for stopping by!
by Tracy | Dec 28, 2013 | Uncategorized

I was asked for directions to the card I posted today. I originally posted this card last year and did not post the directions so I quickly took some pictures today to show how to put the front part of the card together. It is called a Tri-Fold Pocket card. As I mentioned in my earlier post, this product uses retired product such as the stamp set, Vintage Vogue, which can now be found in the Clearance Rack (many new items were added TODAY). The scallop square base has also retired but the scallop square from the Squares Collection Framelits would be a great substitution! Here are the steps for the piece that goes on top of the base.

Use a 4×12 piece of Designer Series Paper. Score it at 4 inches on both ends.

Fold on the score lines. Take the top left corner and bring it down to the opposite corner using the score line as your guide.

Do the same thing to the opposite side but bring the lower right hand corner up to the opposite corner again using the score line as your guide. Use snail to adhere these pieces that you just folded.

Add sticky strip as shown in the picture and fold this piece over to the center to create your pocket. (Please note that my pocket is on the opposite side in the directions. I hope this isn’t too confusing).
Next, attach this piece to your base. If you don’t have the Square Framelits, you could mount it on any size square.
Two inside pieces that can be used to write a personal note:
3 1/4 x 3 1/4 (purple)
3 x 3 (Whisper White)
On the outside, my pieces are
2 x 3 (purple)
1 3/4 x 2 3/4 (Whisper White)
When adhering the pieces for the outside, be sure to only put adhesive on half of the outer square so that you will be able to open your card! I hope this helps! If you would like to see some of the new items added to the Clearance Rack, you can visit my ONLINE STORE.
by Tracy | Dec 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
This card uses another item in the Clearance Rack, the stamp set, Vintage Vogue. I love this stamp set and again, I was so disappointed when it retired. If you love it too and want to pick it up at this discounted price, be sure to do it quickly before it sells out! Thanks so much for stopping by!

by Tracy | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Another great item on the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack is the Snow Flurry Bigz Die for the Big Shot. I posted this card in December 2012 (you can see that post HERE).
I think it makes a very elegant looking card! If you would like to purchase this before it goes away, you can visit my online store HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Dec 26, 2013 | Uncategorized

It’s the day after Christmas! A time to sit in your pjs all day and do absolutely nothing or hop in your car to return gifts or get some good buys. I am a sit in your comfy PJs all day kind of girl.
Today I have a project that I posted in September 2012. I used the Cannery Set Framelits which can currently be found in the Clearance Rack (while supplies last). I was so sad when these retired but was very happy to see them show up on the Clearance Rack. There is a matching stamp set but it is no longer available. I used it for the top of my jar but using just the Framelits, you could use the jar top piece with a pretty piece of Designer Series Paper. That would look very cute! You can see my original post HERE.
If you would like to visit my online store, click here. Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Dec 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
To those of you celebrating today, MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope your day is filled with love, family and delicious food!

by Tracy | Dec 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
In less than two weeks, the Holiday Catalog will be gone and the new Occasions Catalog will be debuting. Here are some important dates to remember:
Holiday Catalog ends on January 2, 2014
Occasions Catalog begins on January 3, 2014
Some items from the Holiday Catalog will be on the Carryover List and will still be available although you won’t find them in a catalog. You can view this list by clicking the link below (this list also includes items from 2012).
Holiday Carryover List
Several items from the Holiday Catalog will also be in the Occasions Catalog such as the Silver 1/8″ ribbon, Silver and Gold foil sheets, Label Bracket punch, Metallic Encore pads, Burlap ribbon, Mini Muslin Bags and Decorative Window Boxes. All stamp sets that are not on the Carryover List will no longer be available as well as any Designer Series paper and other ribbon and accessories. Be sure to get what you want before January 3, 2014. Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack too! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Click here to go right to my online store!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!