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!

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then I’ve mastered the art of praise! I keep pictures of projects I want to copy, and today I had the opportunity to make good use of the “Five” layout from Simple Scrapbooks. I changed the colors and created my own stained glass to mimic the church window where I took the picture.

My daughter is turning 18 on Friday and I’ve been working to catch up on her scrapbooks to give to her as her present. I was 6 years behind!! When I give it to her, it will come with a card that says, “You can scrapbook your own life from here on out…” Not that I don’t enjoy scrapbooking, but I have 3 more kids to catch up on, as well as my own books.

Did you know that according to the New York Times (12/22/08), the recession is a great time for Craft Sales? People are turning to creating gifts rather than buying them, and now is a great time to join Stampin’ Up! to share your creativity with others! During Sale-a-Bration (February and March) our Starter Kit is 15% off AND when you join by March 31 you can choose any stamp set (up to $47.95) in the new Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog FREE! This is really like saving 40% off the regular price!!!

I would love to have you join my Stamping Family, so click here for more information…or call me and I can answer your questions! If you are ready to join, you can enroll online at my website and my password is “stampwithme”.