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I’m home from convention and FIRED UP about the creative outlook for Fall from Stampin’ Up!…like this darling cheerleader card (wish I could give credit to whomever created it!) using our punches and cardstock. But what is coming is even MORE exciting…a partnership with Build-a-Bear in the Holiday Mini Catalog, Digital Scrapbooking, lovely jewelry charms to hand-stamp and personalize, crafty gifts for every season, home decor that will knock the antlers off Dasher himself, and much more!

As I’m wading through card swaps and samples, notes and photos, e-mail and school registrations, I just want to congratulate Karen Weatherspoon who won a Holiday Card Kit for her online order while I was away!

Here are another few snapshots from convention:

Thousands of stamped samples to enjoy:

My friend/roommate Sue and I paused for a photo with the theme (and new tagline for Stampin’ Up!):

The opening session featured a new Theme Song, complete with gymnastic dancers:

Awards Night entertainment, Tonic Sol-Fa (totally awesome A capella!)

I’ll post more convention photos later!

Here’s the Deal of the Week for July 20-26th! Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware: Regular Price $26.99…Deal of the Week Price only $18.99! Call me to order (801-376-8685) or order online at my website anytime, just click on the “Shop Now” button.

Square Fire Rhinestone Brads! Regular price: $10.95, Sale: $6.99
Click on the button to the left to view~call to place order or order online 24/7 at my website (click SHOP NOW). Good through July 19th only!

Click on the link to the left for more info! Remember it’s available for ONE WEEK ONLY!

Every week during the month of July, Stampin’ Up! will offer one discounted product as a “Deal of the Week.” No limits and no minimum purchase required! Come back every Monday to see the Deal…but order quickly as they only last ONE week! THIS WEEK: SCALLOP EDGE PUNCH

This is for my sister Mindi, who recieved a new camera for Mother’s Day, and now feels that she can roll with the best soccer moms…and for all you friends who want to take better pictures, too 🙂

I’m always completely amazed at the talents and science of good picture: I’ve taken a digital photography class, but I still struggle to get a good portrait. However, Jocelin has the Midas Touch when it comes to capturing real beauty: She took these photos (and these) of my senior daughter and her friend and WOW!! Jocelin has an eye for a great shot!

Included at the Embrace Life Scrap & Stamp Camp on Saturday, May 9th is a 2-page layout (in the size YOU scrapbook). Here’s a peek at one of the pages…and it can be “Happy” Anything!
REGISTER by May 4th for the camp and stop by Monday for the OCCASIONS MINI TOUR with BLOG CANDY!

On April 27th, hop on the Stamp Bus for a creative tour of spectacular samples of the sets in the Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog! Start your tour here and after you visit each stop, return here enter to win BLOG CANDY! The winner will be announced on April 28th, so make sure you don’t miss the bus!

Ever feel DIS-connected from family and friends? Do you only communicate electronically? April is a fantastic time to RE-CONNECT with a hand-stamped (and heart-felt) greeting!

Inviting friends over to get crafty is a fun way to get connected: My April parties include 3 make-n-take projects~ a Spring Greeting Card, a candy gift box using the new Matchbox Big Shot Die and a 2-page 6×6 scrapbook layout or two 6×3 cards for your guests to finish for only the cost of the supplies (or free with a $50 purchase).

GOOD NEWS: Through April 30, you can choose a FREE stamp when you purchase $40 from the Occasions Mini Catalog or when you host a Stampin’ Up! workshop ($150 minimum). Choose from any of these items:
To “Get Connected” call me or visit my SU! website to place an order 24/7!