25% Off SALE (and more)!!

Oh man, oh man, oh MAN!!

So excited to share this Stampin' Up Birthday SALE with you!
25 stamp sets at 25% off!!

Some of my favorites are in there...oh how I wish I could've got them on sale!! :)  Have you been waiting on getting a certain stamp set?  Be sure to check the list - it could be on there! :)

Click on the picture below and it'll bring you to the list! :)
As always, ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE 24/7 HERE
Be sure to look closely for the right one (ie: Language, Clear-mount, Woodmount) :) 

ALSO....
Want to save time making gifts and cards this Holiday Season?
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags (amongst the other new arrivals)
NEW Cut & Ready Card bases (cut, scored, ready to go!)

AND...
HERE is this week's Weekly Deals

AND...
Don't forget the Envelope Punch Board for making your OWN custom envelopes!! :)

WHEW!!!!  As you can see...a lot of great stuff going on!
Feel free to contact me with any questions! :)

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

A NEW Tool!

Last week was SUPER busy, mostly with my daughter's birthday stuff (will share about birthday creations another time), but one thing I cannot wait ANY LONGER to share with you is a NEW tool from Stampin' Up!

I was skeptical, then intrigued, then...taken. :)
We've used it a few times now, and ohhh, how handy dandy!

On Sept 1st, we went to my nephew's 2nd Birthday party, and this little boy loves tractors. Sooo...as dairy farmers, it was a no-brainer - give him tractors! ;)  I picked up some RED ones (cuz those are the best - not the green & yellow kind - wink)....and of course, needed to make him a card to match his gift. :)

Warning: It's not a great card. Keeping in mind it was for a 2 year old, at a birthday party where things can be a little crazy, I didn't spend a lot of time on it. I stamped tractors, colored them in (red, charcoal at bottom, glitter pen on the grill), stamped the sentiment and framed it, and that's it. Glad I didn't spend much longer on it, because I was so right. ;)

So, yes...I made a card. BUT...I also made a matching envelope!!!  SOOO excited. Really wishing I hadn't gotten rid of a TON of older non-SU scrapbook/designer paper at a garage sale a few years ago, because it's perfect for this!!

See - it fits! :)  One of the things I love about this tool is that it creates customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes!! How's that for awesome??

Another thing? It's reasonably priced at $19.99!  Oh, and they've guaranteed it's going to be in next year's catalog, that's another great thing....It's super easy to use, it's small and lightweight, it has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes, and it's easy to keep it all together.

What's not to love? :)

I can't wait to show everyone at my Fall party how this works!

Did you know you can order this directly through me, but have it sent directly to YOU? More awesomeness. :) 

Be sure to check everything out while you're there - I know there's a butterfly bundle going on...save 15%!

Used: Stampin' Up's Sassy Salutations stamp set, Black Stazon ink, Basic Gray & Basic Black cardstock.

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

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA!!

Oh. My. Goodness!!!

Stampin' Up is offering a 10 day sale with items discounted up to 50% off! NOVEMBER 19th-28th

If that weren't enough...they're adding 3 additional items each on MONDAY the 19th and WEDNESDAY the 28th - (6 total!)....some GREAT items!

One of those Monday the 19th ONLY items is...the Big Shot™ Die-Cutting Machine!!!  Know someone who's been wanting one? It could be yourself...or someone on your Christmas List! What a GREAT time for it to be ON SALE!!! I've never seen it go on sale!

How bout I whet your appetite with even MORE items from the list?

Simply Scored™ Diagonal Plate,  Big Shot Doctor’s Bag, Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I), Clear Block Storage Caddy, Stack & Store Caddy, DSP, Stamp Sets, Embossing folder, Smooch Spritz, Gift Boxes, Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps, Ribbon, Brads, Rhinestones, Buttons, Shaker Frames, Spritzer, Tabletop cutter (LOVE mine!!), Punches, Bigz Dies, MDS 2, MDS 2+....and MORE!!

See what I mean when I said "wow" ??!! :)

If you click the picture above, it'll bring you to the SALE LIST.
Once you've made your list, visit my online store (available 24-7) to get the preferred price!

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

WOW - What A Deal!

I will be back to share a card with you soon, but wanted to post this right away as it is time-sensitive!

I have TWO things to share with you in this post (+ 2 "Also" at the end)!

TODAY ONLY!
Every single set is 15% off, on Monday the 29th ONLY

Look through our catalog - determine which sets you need for Holiday projects, or any sets that have been on your wish list. Now is the time - did you know you can order through me online and get them sent to you directly?

** There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
** This means all stamps in the current catalogs including :

• Background stamps
• Personalized name stamps
• Cookie press stamps
• Single-image stamps

** This does NOT include:

• Hostess sets
• Bundled stamp sets
• Digital stamp brush sets

WOWWWW!!!!!  AND THAT'S NOT ALL!!! :)
Did you notice at the end it says digital stamp brush sets NOT included?
Well....there's a reason for that:

What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio?

What: Three FREE downloads. 50% off ALL digital kits!
When: October 29-November 5, 2012

ALSO:
1) Recently, over 70 items have been added to the Clearance Rack!!!
2) MORE stamps added to the single stamp offerings!

Combine your order of 15% off stamps, 50% off digital downloads, and Clearance Rack items on your online order TODAY! :)

Wow - I'm excited. In all my years of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator, I don't remember EVER seeing a sale on ALL of our stamps at once!

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

SINGLE stamps???

Stampin' Up lovers...watch out!

Ever LOVED one, maybe two, three stamp sets out of a whole set and wish you could just purchase those instead of the whole set? WELL...your wish has been granted (in part). :)

Stampin' Up is giving you the option via trial-run.  From now until January 2, 2013, you can purchase individual stamps from the following THREE stamp sets:

WORD PLAY
PERFECTLY PENNED
SEASONAL SAYINGS

Click on any one of those set names above to see a closer look at each set.
Here's a preview:

Some details to be aware of:

•You must use the stamp item numbers on the flyers.

•The single stamps can be ordered in the online store.

•These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).

•This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.

•The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers.

•There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.

•This offer is not available in Quebec.

•Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

WOW, how cool is that??!!

On a personal note:  Do you realize it's probably been over 5 months since I last created a "real" card?  Well... I just FINALLY stamped a real card tonight - YAY!!!

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

Merry Chistmas...a little early!

Happy October!  I don't know about you, but I am SO ready for Fall and all that it brings (though hopefully not too much rain - we've been spoiled!) (:

For me, it's too early to say "Merry Christmas," but at Stampin' Up, they know many of you are planning ahead, and want to get a jump start on preparing. Soooo, they're giving you a little special deal! :)

I don't know if you've seen the beautiful ornament on the front of the Holiday Catalog, but my, oh my! It's just that. Beautiful!  There's a bundle you can purchase to make it happen...and when you do, you get the paper piercing pack for FREE!

Go ahead, click on the picture and take a closer look. :)

Remember, you can order from me anytime, 24-7...online! :)

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

Back to Spool!

I'm a little sad this morning. You see, it's the first morning that BOTH of my babies got on the school bus and left me here alone at home!

Yeah, I know, I should be jumping up and down, chanting "Par-ty, Par-ty, Par-ty"! But I'm not.

Since my 3rd Grader has been getting on the bus a few years now, it's not hard for me, and old hat for her (though she still loves it).  But my baby, my Kindergartener, who will be turning 6 on Friday?!  Nope, not ready. Oh, she was ready, don't get me wrong - so excited to get on that bus! lol

We actually started last week, but I *MUST* bring my kids on their first day of school - it's a rule of mine. :) I have to bring them, take a pic with their teacher, etc. I wonder when they'll put the kabosh on the taking a pic with their teacher part? ;)

ANYWAYS...all this school talk reminds me that I came on here for a REASON, ha ha.

Back to SCHOOL = Back to SPOOL!!

Stampin' Up has released an AWESOME promo that I'm so excited about! It *almost* takes away my sadness about school starting! :)

Are you ready for this??

Hello - FREE RIBBON!

For every $40 you spend, you get a FREE pkg of the 3/8" stitched InColor Satin ribbon of your choice (no limit)! With 5 great colors to choose from, you're sure to find one (or more) that tickle your fancy. :)

<----- CLICK on the picture to bring you to the promotion details on my website.


REMEMBER YOU CAN ORDER ONLINE from me 24/7! 

Well, I'm off to clean, organize, unpack boxes, do laundry, maybe a little weeding too...all while daydreaming of ribbon. ;)

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

Checking In...

Wow, so the other day, I clicked on my blog...and couldn't believe my last post was so long ago! lol....that was back when I was besties with my tape gun and black marker! A stampin' friend was right...it changed to the box cutter after that. Well....and paint tools too. ;)

Moving is quite the process, I've found out. You DON'T have any clue how much goes into it, until you've done it. WOW. Add to that the fact that the place we've moved to needs work in many areas, and I just plain don't have any time leftover!

My stamp room is all boxes. STAMP ROOM? Yep. I'm so excited...I will have my own room to create in this new place!  I'm so excited, but a little overwhelmed at the same time. There are so many possibilities of how people put craft rooms together, and I have a limited budget, so I have a hard time deciding how to make it functional and still look ok, too. :)  Any advice??

First I have other rooms to finish, and more than enough weeds to pull...so I've got time to get advice from all 3 of my readers. ;)

The summer has flown by so quickly...I'm actually quite sad that the girls go to school next week already. It means getting back to a normal structured routine, but I'm gonna miss my girls!

I hope to update you with pictures sometime soon...as soon as I can get the ones my mom took (she's got an eye, took some nice pics!)...and yeah. Have time to put it all together. :)

Oops! ALMOST FORGOT!!!
Here's a link to the Holiday Mini catalog which started this month!

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

HAPPY NEW SU YEAR!

For you non-crafters out there, that means HAPPY NEW STAMPIN' UP YEAR! :)

The new catalog started (gasp!) 7 days ago!  I know...I'm a little behind the 8-ball.  I have a great excuse though, see the next post for why. ;)

A LOT of fabulous new product in this catalog, soooo excited!  Wish I could play...

Introducing.....
2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog!
(click on pic)

See the "SU Catalogs" Tab for this one and Celebrando Creatividad as well. :)

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

SALE-A-BRATE!!

I realize it's been a little lonely here around the old blogeroo.

Remember this post here? What was ONE day off from school, turned into a whole WEEK!!  No craftin' that week, let me tell ya. :)  It was really nice though...playing in the snow, playing games in the house, stayin' in our jammies a little longer in the mornings...spending time with my girls.

At the end of that week, I forced myself into stamping (ya gotta do whatcha gotta do - wink), and started working on my Sale-A-Bration party scheduled for the next Thursday (26th). Making new samples EVERY day, figuring out the free M&T's, the workshop "wows", etc.

What's Sale-A-Bration, you ask?  Only the best time of the year to order Stampin' Up. ;-)

Click on the picture to go to the promotion page. :)


Did you know you can order online from me ANYTIME? 24/7??  Yup. Go HERE to stock up on your products and earn your freebies! :)





I hope to be back soon with a project to share.  I made a few (um, 27) during that week...a few which I can share here. :)  I *might* just have to share the punny card-in-the-works mentioned HERE first though. ;-)

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

Recharging Batteries

I have a quick announcement from Stampin' Up today, so I thought I'd share that, along with some ramblings. :)

I have soooo been enjoying time with my family during our Christmas Break from school. Most all of December has been super busy days and nights, but this last week has been WONDERFUL. Much slower pace, doing what we feel like doing, taking it easy (I mean the girls and I when I talk about this, lol). It was much needed. A recharging of batteries, if you will. :)

My hubby's a dairy farmer, so he doesn't have weekends/holidays off like some do, but he did TAKE a vacation day this week and ahhhh...that was so nice. We went out to breakfast as a family, meandered downtown for awhile, went roller skating as a family (something the girls have been begging to do for awhile now)... Even better, we only paid $10 for the whole 4 of us to go. :)  We had a FREE pass for one daughter (won it at Library Summer Reading program), and a BOGO coupon for my hubby and I's entrance. Love getting a good deal. :)

Anywho...just wanted to explain why it's been a little quiet around here on the little blogeroo. Been taking and making time for family. Slowing down. This morning, we reorganized our game closet, and my daughter's desk is next (ehhh). MAYBE if we have time, we'll take down the Christmas decor. ;-)

Here's to a Happy, Healthy 2012!!! :)

Ooops. Almost forgot the announcement from SU. lol! 

Stampin' Up News:

December 30, 2011

Due to overwhelming demand for the Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon, we have run out of stock. This item from the Holiday Mini is no longer available for purchase. We apologize for this inconvenience.

**Remember, Holiday Mini is done after January 3, and Build A Stocking punch will be unavailable after that date**


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

CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ!!!!

Oh. My GOODNESS!!!
Do you love a good deal?  You DO?? (so do I!)

Head on over...I mean RUN (however you can do that by clicking your mouse, lol)!!! to my online store...items up to 80% off!!! We're talking GREAT deals!!

There's a a bunch of our "retired" style punches in there! If you don't care what style they are, or prefer the previous style...you'd better go check it out for that and MORE (as in, they added over 200 items! :)

RUN!

Ohhh, I *heart* a good deal! :)

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

Holiday Online Extravaganza!!

Oh. My. GOODNESS!!!

Who loves a good deal? I do, I do! ;-)

You can order online through me, and have it shipped directly to you! :)
Available for a LIMITED time!

Clicking on the picture will show you the flyer with all the items and prices,

Clicking HERE will bring you to my online store where you can purchase the deals. :)

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

Cookies and FREE Stuff?!!

I have SOOOO much good to share with you today! :)

FIRST:
What could be better than stamping and cookies?  How about Stamping on cookies? :)

Brand NEW starting Oct 1st (yesterday), Stampin'Up! has these adorable cookie stamps!
Click HERE to view and order yours today!

**(The cookie stamps come with the wooden handle and 3 different designs of stamps PLUS 2 cookie recipes~ for $16.95 + S&H).**
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Cookies stamps not enough?  Well, how about FREE STAMPS?

Starting Oct 1st, when you purchase (2) Simply Sent Kits (pgs 192-193 in Big Idea Book & catalog) you get a Coordinating Stamp set for FREE!

The Coordinating Stamp set/s are listed below each Simply Sent kits

Click HERE for flyer.









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Cookie stamps & FREE STAMPS not enough?  Well...what about a...

FREE BIG SHOT!!

Oye. I *heart* my Big Shot. Wish I could've gotten it for FREE! lol

Starting today Oct 1, 2011 through Oct 31, 2011 anyone who signs up to be a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator will get a FREE Big Shot or You can pick $100.00 worth of products from Stampin'Up!

Click HERE for flyer.

Click HERE for more details on joining the Stampin'Up! Family.


Please contact me if you have any questions...there's a list of information I should have you look over before signing up. :)

Okay, and if all that weren't enough...SU has added products to the CLEARANCE RACK (including some Holiday product)!!

WOW. October's a GREAT month! :)

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

SU Update, and STILL no computer!

Yup. Still no laptop back from Dell.

Boy, I am going to be SOOO glad to see that thing when it is back in my hands!

I'll probably kiss it! lol :)

I did fire up the dinosaur (old computer that takes 25+ min. on button to being able to type something in a search bar online)....and I've updated the SU catalogs tab - the new HOLIDAY MINI came out on Sept. 1st!  yay!! :)

Here's a little a teaser of sorts...you'll have to click on SU Catalog tab for more. ;-)

Well, that's all for now...crossing my fingers that the laptop will be shipped today??

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

Crystal

It's HERE, It's HERE!!!

July 1st has arrived, and that means The New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!! :)

I've just updated the SU Catalog tab, and added a few links to my RH sidebar. Go ahead, take a look! :)

Ohhhh, I am soooo excited!!
Would you like to see what some of my faves are? ok. :)

Oh...I just realized something - pretty sure all the numbers listed for stamp sets are the clear mount numbers. If you were to order the wood mount, you need a different #.  You'll see it in the catalog under the item.

Pg    Item #    Name
10    122617   Happiest Birthday Wishes (H) --- you can never have too many birthday stamps!

16    122872   Turtle & Co.

35    122562   Snow Much Fun ---- love snowmen!

42    122685   Tidings of Joy

45    122682   Beautiful Season ---- ohhhhhh...gorgeous. Love this.

55    123087   Not So Seriously ---- finally, some funny quips!

57    123225   Easy Events  ---- reminds me of Pun Fun, Nice & Easy Notes, etc...

59    123592   It's A Wrap Occasions  ---- yay! How fun!

63    122757   Up, Up & Away ---- ditto

65    122512   Sweets for the Sweet  ---- ditto

71    122737   Button Buddies  ---- ditto

92    122542   Barnyard Buddies ---- we're dairy farmers...couldn't resist

93    122537   Dinoroar  ---- yes, we have girls. But sometimes I need boy cards! :)

93    122722   I Dig You  ---- ditto. ;-)

155  123432   Party Time

158  122862   Sweetly Said

161  123052   Blessings from Heaven ---- niiice. We need more of these type!

162  122612   Creatively Yours

164  122497   Petite Pairs

167  122652   Delightful Dozen

171  123598   Occasions Alphabet

194  125054   Denim Jean Ribbon (Artichoke)

194  125053   Denim Jean Ribbon (Blue)

198  122942   Mini Clothespins ---- this is SO going on my order

199  122941   Mini Brads ---- ditto!

218  123130   Designer Frames Embossing Set

218  123128   Stripes Embossing Folder

WHEW!!  Okay...just so you know...I have a LOT of work ahead of me to pare down this list to a manageable size. ;-)  I don't plan on getting all of these at once, lol!  These are just the things that jumped out at me.
 
Well...what about you?  Do you have any favorites?
 
Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Last Chance...Time To Say Goodbye

No, not goodbye to me. Well, it may feel like that around here lately, and I wouldn't blame you!  I've just been CRAZY busy and hoping things will change for the better once school is done - I wanna share some fun stuff with you! :)

In the meantime, click on the pic above to get to my website where the Last Chance Lists (retiring items) are updated every Mon-Fri at 4pm MT. You can also order from me at that link ANYTIME (24/7)!

The stamp sets are available until June 30, but the accessories/Decorative lists are while supplies last (and some items are 25-40% off!!!), so I'd move as quickly as you can and get both at the same time! :)

Whew!  Gooooo---- run!  Get them while you can!! :)

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