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Hey, everyone! Check this site out... Crafty Card-I Higgins. She has some fabulous blog candy that she is giving away. Lots of Basic Grey goodies and a stamp set from Whimsy Stamps. Hurry, though! You can only enter through today!

Updated Retiring Accessory List

Here is the updated retiring accessory list. You have until January 18th to order these items, or until items are sold out, whichever comes first.

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*	Not Available
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963	ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME	Not Available
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT	Not Available
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
	Retiring Wheels
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO	Not Available
104100	MAKING TRACKS
108978	SANDY SHELLS
110332	SNOW
101233	SNOWFLAKE
109694	SWEET STARS
111249	TAKE A NUMBER

Stampin' Up! News

HAPPY 2009 EVERYONE!! I hope your year is prosperous and productive so far. Just a few quick news items for you:

Stampin' Up released their retiring accessory list today. These items generally sell out fast. Once they are sold out, they are gone, gone, gone! I will update the status of this list daily. Here it is:

11377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963	ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO
104100	MAKING TRACKS
108978	SANDY SHELLS
110332	SNOW
101233	SNOWFLAKE
109694	SWEET STARS
111249	TAKE A NUMBER

Also, click on the side links to see the retiring stamp set promotion, Valentine Bundle promotion, and the first EVER Stampin' Up! blowout sale!

Outlawed Photos

Ok, they're not THAT kind of outlawed photos. My mom and I went shopping yesterday to get some "business casual" clothes for my new nursing job. I started today and spent 8 hours in an orientation session. Ugh! But you do what ya' gotta' do. So, anyway, my brother babysat the kids so we could go shopping (my husband works every other weekend) so I thought it would be appropriate to post a photo of him with my youngest daughter at the ocean. Can you tell she didn't like the loud sound of the crashing waves?


This is what the frame originally looked like. I bought it back in February at the Target dollar spot. I love that place! Believe me, a dollar adds up to a lot of dollars real fast! This frame wasn't much to look at, but I saw the potential. I grabbed all they had left (at least on that particular day at that particular store). When our new Stampin' Up catalog came out with new designer paper, this frame seemed to just scream at me to throw some Outlaw paper on it.

First, I applied three different sizes of the paper onto the frame with sticky strip. Then I covered the seams with caramel and moss gingham ribbon, using mini glue dots to hold it on tight. Pretty simple so far, right? Well, it doesn't get much harder. Next, I stamped the medallion from the new Simple Delights Simply Sent kit.

If you haven't used these kits, you should consider them; they are FABULOUS!!! This particular kit comes with die cut stamps for easy mounting and everything you need cut to size to make 10 cards. Instructions, paper, envelopes, accessories, EVERYTHING!


Well, I stamped the medallion in Sage Shadow four times and punched each one out with a
1 3/8" punch. I sponged each piece with Creamy Caramel and then edged each piece with Close to Cocoa. The medallions still needed a little something, so I did a big no-no... I used retired copper brads from last year's antique brad collection. Let's just keep that our little secret, ok? I adhered each medallion to a one of the heart magnets with Crystal Effects and let it dry. Then I added my photo and voila! (I like that word, voila!) I have a beautiful picture frame. Good for grandparents that want lots of photos of the grandkids! They change so fast, it's an easy way to keep your photo display updated.

Ok, one more day for blog candy. Either my candy isn't that great or people just aren't reading. A couple have subscribed, but leave a comment also, so that I know you're reading! Off to bed, now. Tomorrow will be a hard day. It's my last day at the vet clinic and I KNOW I'll cry, so I should try to get my beauty sleep while I can.

Blog Candy

Well, my daughter had a friend stay the night last night and she didn't leave until late this evening. Needless to say, I am WORN OUT!! Two six-year old girls... takes a lot of creativity, patience, and understanding to deal with them (especially since they were up until 10:30 and woke up at 7:00-- my daughter is used to a 8 pm bedtime and gets plenty of sleep).


My sweet pea is on the left and that is her BFF, Avery. They met in kindergarten and so they are now life-long buds. Avery is getting ready to move into another school district, so they're both a little sad. But, we'll try to make sure they get play dates together.


On to the important stuff! I mean, let's get to the reason you're visiting my blog, right? At long last, I am having a blog candy contest. I've got some painstakingly made, homemade card candy that is just waiting to adorn your scrapbook pages and cards, a huge, ginormous giant prima flower, some smaller primas, a sheet of epoxy stickers with butterflies and words from K&Co., and a spool of 2 yds. of blue/pink striped ribbon by American Crafts (forgot to include this in my photo, but it's yours if you win). How do you win this fabulous stuff? It's simple!!! Just simply subscribe to my blog using the link to the left OR leave me a comment to this post. In your comment tell me what your favorite color combination is. For the record, mine is chocolate chip, close to cocoa, and perfect plum. You have until Tuesday, July 31st at 8 pm eastern time. At that time I'll scientifically choose a winner at random. The scientific method consists of my 6 year old, yes the cutie up above, sticking her hand in a bowl and pulling out a winner.


Ok, have a cool project to post tomorrow. Off to bed now to recuperate from last night. Have a great day!

Blog Candy Coming Tomorrow!

Check back on Thursday, July 26th to enter a contest for some blog candy! I'm gathering some goodies for an extra-special candy treat! Contest will run until Monday, 8 pm. EST so make sure you check the site out! Everyone likes candy!

Snips & Snails

Just got poked and prodded for my new job that I start on Monday. YAY!! I'll be working in the Women's Health Center at one of the local hospitals. I am so excited!! And scared... don't want to kill anyone. Do I really know what I'm doing? Think about that next time you're in the hospital. How much experience does that person taking care of you really have? It's all good, though. I'll be the best nurse ever! Just wait and see! So, now that I have submitted my blood and urine for the drug screen, here is another submission, but of the more pleasant kind. LOL.

This a little 6x6 scrapbook page I made for a summer theme swap in my stamp club. I just had to use the Garden Whimsy stamp set again. It is SO adorable! So versatile! So easy to use. Nothing real fancy about this page, just some simple stamping and sponging. I'll probably use this as a journaling block on a larger 12x12 page.

Cardstock: Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow, Pink Passion, Lovely Lilac, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White. Ink: Basic Black, Green Galore. Embellishments: Real Red Brads, sponges.