SOLD!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

I agree.

Feeling God's blessings...

Let the packing commence! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

From Drab...to FAB!

This last Monday night was the last night of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), and I am/was a leader of (12) 2nd Graders!  I wanted to make a little something special for them, and it didn't take long for me to decide what to do. :)

I did a little shopping, then went through each of their badge books and found on the first badge earned (Creation), what they had colored as their favorite color.

THEN...I tried my best to make their gift match their favorite color, and added the extra-special touch of personalizing with each of their initials.

Ready?????

Okay...here we go!
From DRAB....

To FAB! :)

Yes...the pens are now matching designer pens. ;-)

I also added their theme verses to the inside of the back cardboard page. (Prov. 9:10, Prov. 16:16-17) - forgot to take picture. :)





It took way longer than I thought, so it was a bit...hectic at the end there, but I'm really glad I took the time to make each of them a little gift. I packaged it up nicely in clear cello bags and added a small handmade card with personal note inside (another forgotten picture, lol). Hopefully they liked the gifts. :)

Figured it was about time for another post...and thought this would be a nice one to share - I know I always love a good makeover (crafting style) story. ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

FULL Retiring List!

Hello, I'm back! :)

Stampin' Up has now released the remainder of the retiring items...as I understand it, the Definitely Decorative line will no longer be offered, so all of those items are retiring.  If you've been thinking about using any of these to decorate your home - now's the time!

As always, we have a Retiring Accessories list as well - those items are while supplies last, so if you want something before it's gone, you'd best get it right away! :)  I was so focused on getting this out to you that I hadn't even looked over the list yet. I have to say...I'm a little surprised at all that is retiring - wow! 

HOWEVER, before you freak out (like I did), be sure to look at the notes below about that. :)

Oh, and there are discounted items on this list, too! :-)

The list of accessories will be updated daily with what is still available and what has been sold out

 

I've made a quick reference guide for you:

Available April 15-May 31:

Click to view the RETIRING STAMP SETS (pictures)
Click to view the RETIRING STAMP SETS (printable list)

Available April 25-May 31 While supplies last:

Click to view the RETIRING DEFINITELY DECORATIVE (pictures)
Click to view the RETIRING DEFINITELY DECORATIVE (printable list)

Available April 25-May 31 While supplies last:
Click to view the RETIRING ACCESSORIES (pictures)
Click to view the RETIRING ACCESSORIES (printable list)

**NOTES**

• CLASSIC ink colors are NOT retiring...the STYLE of the Classic ink pads are! **with the exception of the In Colors (2010-2012)**
• CRAFT ink pads will only be available in Black and White in the new catalog.
• Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin' Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)
• 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered
   
• 12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections
• Some items are being reconfigured (notice those items on the list with a * or with **) this is explained at the very bottom of the list .

REMEMBER THE CATALOG ENDS ON MAY 31ST THIS YEAR!

Ordering through me always available, online 24/7!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

RETIRING!

Nope, not me. :)  Stampin' Up has a large list of stamps that are retiring! Beware - it overwhelmed me, until I realized that it was so long largely because if a set comes in both wood and clear mount,

both numbers are listed separately. WHEW! :)

CLICK the picture below to view the stamp sets
CLICK the link here to view in printable list form

These are the Stamps only.

The Accessories list will come out on April 25th.

REMEMBER THE CATALOG ENDS ON MAY 31ST THIS YEAR!

Remember, you can order from me online 24/7!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Summer Smooches Promotion!

Yes, I'm a few days late posting this...but hopefully you remember this post HERE and will forgive me. :)

SUMMER SMOOCHES = yummy goodness!

Your chance to purchase Sneak Peek products before the new catalog comes out! Coordinating stamp set, Designer paper, Ribbon, BS die, Fabric, & MDS downloads!  Two additional items available ONLY during this promotion - Fabric buttons and Decor stencil. WOWZA!

Products in the Summer Smooches Suite will only be available through April 30 --and then won't be available again until the new 2012-2013 catalog is released (see exception above).

Product Details

•Designer Series Paper coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry.

•Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango

•Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs.

•Summer Smooches Photobook Template and Digital Kit are My Digital Studio downloads.

If you have any questions about the Summer Smooches Promotion please feel free to contact me.

ALSO, Stampin' Up has added 55 NEW ITEMS to the CLEARANCE RACK!


Remember you can order thru me 24/7 HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Boxes, Boxes, Boxes!

Well, I promised I'd be back explaining what I've been up to. Some of you may have figured it out from bits and pieces of earlier posts...

HERE's what I've/we've been up to:

De-cluttering. Organizing. Cleaning. Packing. Moving furniture. Staging. Cleaning. Cleaning. Cleaning.

Did I mention cleaning?? ;-)

We're in the process of selling our home, and I never realized how much work goes into that until now.  I'm pretty sure NO ONE realizes how much goes into it until they're in the middle of it, lol.

The multiple "cleaning" part doesn't mean that our house was crazy dirty, lol.  It does mean that we cleaned everything. But mostly it means anytime someone wants to come see it (aka "showing")...it has to be ready to be viewed - which can be difficult with young kids.  I may (or may not) have been a tad bit...ummm...picky about messing things up lately. ;-)

A few pieces of furniture moved out, and here's the part that's my own fault ---- the organizing. My thinking was "hey, if we're going to show each room, let's REALLY tackle each room...inside closets, drawers, everything - pack things away early if we can. Why do it surface-y and have to do it again later??"   Sooo...everything took way longer.

Knee-deep in preparation and a tad bit overwhelmed at times, I decided that something had to give...and that's why the bloggeroo has been pretty quiet these days. ;-)  I am just now finally feeling like I can breathe again. Hoping we've found a new routine - one that includes time again for creating and sharing (and maybe some rambling, too - wink).

Thanks so much for stopping by, for hanging in there with me - have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Fresh Poppy Thank You

I have a quick Thank You card to share with you today - made it a couple of weeks ago, I think. I've lost track of exactly when, lol. It's been a little busy around here, to put it mildly. ;-)  Next time I update, I'll show you what's been going on. :)

I actually sat down to work on the checkbook (on computer)...and then got sidetracked by the things I haven't been able to enjoy for awhile...Facebook, Etsy, and now the Blog. Haven't made it to Pinterest yet, lol.  I'd better get to that checkbook soon, but FIRST...on to the card:

FRESH Vintage (stamp set)
POPPY (color)
THANK YOU (kind of obvious, dontcha think?)

Since I've been low on time, we're talking a BASIC little notecard here, people.

Whisper White cardstock base, stamped repeatedly with Fresh Vintage (FREE during Sale-A-Bration!) in Poppy Parade ink.

Sending Many Thanks sentiment from Petite Pairs stamp set, punched with large oval, backed by a Poppy Parade punched scallop oval. Up on dimensionals, of course. ;-)

Well, what do you think?

Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal