My Swaps
Since I had a few issues with deciding to come and signing up and then cancelling and signing up again and then life…I managed a few swaps…
Here you go….
Pink Flamingo DSP – Thank You – SCS Dinner Swap(s)
The variations on a theme:
Branch Out (Just a few)
Gift Card Holder (Open)
Gift Card Holder (Open)
Love with Circle Circus Flower
Love Card (#2 Daisies)
Branch Out with Score Lines (Single Layer Swap)
Convention 2009 – Salt Lake City Utah
I’ve arrived safe and sound – made all my connections and am sitting in my room, twittling my thumbs and waiting for the roomie to arrive (and phone to charge)
I’ll be posting highlights for sure…
Super psyched!!!
Inspired by SCS
So I’ve been collecting digital samples of the oodles and oodles of samples one can get from being a demo and Splitcoaststampers. Last night I needed to make a card for Madison – one of Elina’s friends from since she was 5 months old. I came up with these 5 last night – mostly CASE’d (Copy And Share Everything) from this online community.
Here are my samples:
This is featuring the Big Shot Butterflies Die with Sweet Always Designer Series Paper (DSP)
This card is using of the very versatile Friends 24/7 Stamp set with the Sweet Always DSP.
This card uses the Sweet Slumber Specialty Paper (cardstock weight) and the big shot Daisies #2 Die. This was the card Elina chose for her friend Madison.
This card card was cut from the Movers and Shapers Curly Lable Bigz Die and the Forest Friends Stamp set from the Spring Mini (which we “may” be seeing more of in the upcoming new catalog due out in early July)
This card uses the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set and the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
As usual, contact me at d_anker@rogers.com if you would like to either buy any of these cards or learn to make your own
Demonstrator Benefits
I just found “ME” again on my Stampin’ Up’s Demonstrator Business Website. The girl with the turquoise skirt and white shirt is Rose-Ellen, next to her is my big brown head of hair and a Sage colored (green) shirt.
Cool eh?
Last Chance List
Previously known as the Retirment List for the last catalog, here’s a listing of stampsets that are retiring on July 31,2009. They are available while quantities last and listed in Alphabetical order
| Page | Stamp Set | Item # | Cost |
| 146 | ABC Alphabet Lower | 114908 | $35.95 |
| 146 | ABC Alphabet Upper | 114910 | $35.95 |
| 146 | ABC Images | 114912 | $41.95 |
| 132 | Absolutely Fabulous | 114914 | $25.95 |
| 125 | All Scallops | 114918 | $35.95 |
| 59 | Always In My Thoughts | 111562 | $20.95 |
| 129 | Baroque | 109264 | $20.95 |
| 208 | Beautiful Baby | 114492 | $9.50 |
| 118 | Beautiful Borders | 111594 | $30.95 |
| Dormant | Bella Blossoms | 111596 | $28.95 |
| 96 | Best Kind of Friend | 114922 | $25.95 |
| 38 | Big Birthday Candle | 114924 | $29.95 |
| 40 | Big Bold Birthday | 114926 | $33.95 |
| 145 | Big Deal Alphabet | 114928 | $50.95 |
| 145 | Big Deal Numbers | 114930 | $29.95 |
| 122 | Big Flowers | 114932 | $38.95 |
| 208 | Birthday Wish | 114486 | $8.25 |
| 30 | Blooming with Love | 114936 | $29.95 |
| 42 | Boatloads of Love | 114938 | $28.95 |
| 208 | Celebrations | 114496 | $9.50 |
| 106 | Central Park | 113732 | $18.95 |
| 128 | Classic Stripes | 111568 | $20.95 |
| 88 | Doodle This | 114954 | $39.95 |
| 135 | Elegant Cheer | 114956 | $22.95 |
| 208 | Flowers in Silhouette | 114498 | $9.50 |
| 208 | Forever | 114494 | $6.95 |
| 108 | Frames with a Flourish | 113496 | $41.95 |
| 208 | Fun Flowers | 114488 | $6.95 |
| 208 | Glad Friends | 114490 | $6.95 |
| 56 | God Is Love | 114970 | $28.95 |
| 46 | Great Grads | 114976 | $29.95 |
| Dormant | Happiness is a Journey | 111540 | $19.95 |
| 26 | Happy Heart Day | 114978 | $28.95 |
| 84 | Heartfelt Thanks | 114980 | $38.95 |
| 35 | Heritage Holiday | 111646 | $24.95 |
| Dormant | Holiday Trinkets | 111650 | $18.95 |
| 33 | Holidays & Wishes | 114984 | $22.95 |
| 134 | Hugs & Wishes | 114986 | $22.95 |
| 50 | If the Halo Fits | 114988 | $28.95 |
| 117 | Illuminations | 114990 | $36.95 |
| Dormant | In Everything Give Thanks | 111584 | $28.95 |
| 140 | In Good Form | 111654 | $35.95 |
| 138 | It’s a Sign | 114994 | $36.95 |
| 140 | Just B | 115000 | $35.95 |
| 86 | Kindred Spirits | 111662 | $25.95 |
| 70 | Life’s A Breeze | 113504 | $37.95 |
| 49 | Little Birdie Told Me, A | 115016 | $31.95 |
| 141 | Lovely Labels | 115028 | $17.95 |
| 137 | Many Happy Returns | 115032 | $22.95 |
| 96 | Morning Soft | 115036 | $22.95 |
| 139 | One Smart Cookie | 111506 | $23.95 |
| 87 | Organic Outlines | 111670 | $29.95 |
| 133 | Outlined for Fun | 115038 | $30.95 |
| 71 | Perfect Princess | 115040 | $28.95 |
| 108 | Picotine | 111268 | $19.95 |
| 28 | Pinch Proof | 115044 | $26.95 |
| 72 | Prehistoric Pals | 115048 | $24.95 |
| 93 | Pretty Amazing | 115050 | $26.95 |
| 209 | Say It with Scallops | 111678 | $20.95 |
| 97 | Seaside | 113512 | $30.95 |
| 108 | Seeing Spots | 115058 | $19.95 |
| 144 | Short Order Alphabet | 115062 | $50.95 |
| 144 | Short Order Numbers | 115064 | $32.95 |
| 148 | Simple Serif Mini Alphabet & Numbers | 109429 | $24.95 |
| 32 | Snow Burst | 110386 | $23.95 |
| Dormant | Something New to Love | 111692 | $29.95 |
| 98 | Stitched Exotics | 115080 | $41.95 |
| 120 | Sweet Celebrations | 115082 | $29.95 |
| 126 | Sweet Sampler | 115084 | $20.95 |
| 136 | Sweet Serendipity | 113626 | $24.95 |
| 149 | Tag It | 103516 | $22.95 |
| 30 | Thoughts of Father | 115094 | $18.95 |
| 144 | Ticker Tape Alphabet | 115096 | $50.95 |
| 41 | Time To Party | 111702 | $19.95 |
| 60 | To Have and to Hold | 115098 | $31.95 |
| Dormant | To You & Yours | 111706 | $22.95 |
| 73 | Wild about You | 115110 | $30.95 |
| 85 | Wonderful Watercolors | 113688 | $47.95 |
| Dormant | Wonderful You | 111181 | $39.95 |
| 67 | Zoofari | 115116 | $26.95 |
Last Chance Accessories
Here is a listing of the accessories that are retiring on July 31, 2009. They are available while quantities last and as you can see, a few of them are already sold out!
Here is the PDF from Stampin’ Up
| Item # | Product Description | CAN | Discount | Sale Price | Availability |
| 112735 | RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN | $12.95 | 50% | $6.48 | Available |
| 105143 | DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR | $11.75 | 50% | $5.88 | Available |
| 113888 | RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS | $12.95 | 50% | $6.48 | Available |
| 109044 | PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM | $13.75 | 50% | $6.88 | Available |
| 111364 | RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8″ | $11.25 | 50% | $5.63 | Available |
| 106961 | STAZON REFILL WHITE | $6.25 | 50% | $3.13 | Available |
| 114341 | COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT | $12.75 | 50% | $6.38 | Available |
| 114316 | RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS | $18.95 | 50% | $9.48 | Available |
| 111414 | RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN | $12.95 | 50% | $6.48 | Available |
| 114351 | DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY | $6.25 | 50% | $3.13 | Available |
| 114338 | COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS | $12.75 | 50% | $6.38 | Available |
| 114019 | ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES | $13.95 | 50% | $6.98 | Available |
| 114317 | RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP | $17.5 | 50% | $8.75 | Available |
| 102875 | HEMP TWINE RED | $3.95 | 50% | $1.98 | Available |
| 101259 | HEMP TWINE BLACK | $3.95 | 50% | $1.98 | Available |
| 113979 | ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS | $11.25 | 50% | $5.63 | Available |
| 114350 | DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO | $6.25 | 50% | $3.13 | Available |
| 111363 | RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4″ | $9.95 | 25% | $7.46 | Available |
| 111365 | RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED | $8.95 | 25% | $6.71 | Available |
| 111847 | RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1″ | $11.25 | 25% | $8.44 | Available |
| 111371 | RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8″ | $12.25 | 25% | $9.19 | Available |
| 111373 | RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8″ | $12.25 | 25% | $9.19 | Available |
| 111372 | RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8″ | $12.25 | 25% | $9.19 | Available |
| 113884 | RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT | $12.95 | 25% | $9.71 | Available |
| 114318 | RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET | $17.5 | 25% | $13.13 | Available |
| 111374 | RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8″ | $12.25 | 25% | $9.18 | Available |
| 111370 | RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8″ | $12.25 | 25% | $9.18 | Available |
| 111415 | RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS | $12.95 | 25% | $9.71 | Available |
| 113887 | RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS | $13.95 | 25% | $10.46 | Available |
| 111416 | RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA | $12.95 | 25% | $9.71 | Available |
| 111338 | NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II | $15.5 | 25% | $11.63 | Available |
| 111879 | RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA | $9.95 | 25% | $7.46 | Available |
| 111277 | RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY | $12.95 | 25% | $9.71 | Available |
| 110730 | DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES | $10.75 | 25% | $8.06 | Available |
| 107272 | PUNCH KEY TAG | $19.95 | 25% | $14.96 | Available |
| 113980 | DSP CANDY LANE | $11.75 | 25% | $8.81 | Available |
| 111375 | RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8″ | $12.25 | 25% | $9.19 | Available |
| 112010 | DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN | $10.75 | 25% | $8.06 | Available |
| 113991 | TASTE OF TEXTILES | $11.75 | 25% | $8.81 | Available |
| 101399 | STIPPLE BRUSHES | $8.25 | 25% | $6.19 | Available |
| 112092 | BUTTON BOUQUET | $9.5 | 25% | $7.13 | Available |
| 112139 | NOTES CAROUSEL II | $13.95 | 25% | $10.46 | Available |
| 111336 | NOTES SCALLOP II | $13.95 | 25% | $10.46 | Available |
| 111840 | Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill PACIFIC POINT | $3.50 | Available | ||
| 111841 | Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill TANGEIRNE TANGO | $3.50 | Available | ||
| 111843 | Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill PINK PIROUETTE | $3.50 | Available | ||
| 111839 | Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill RIDING HOOD RED | $3.50 | Available | ||
| 111842 | Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill KIWI KISS | $3.50 | Available | ||
| 112161 | DSP PATTERNS KIWI KISS | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112042 | DSP URBAN GARDEN | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112156 | DSP PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112150 | DSP PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112153 | DSP PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 111844 | Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill BAJA BREEZE | $3.50 | Available | ||
| 111836 | Classic Stampin’ Pad RIDINGHOOD RED | $6.95 | Available | ||
| 111838 | Classic Stampin’ Pad PINK PIROUETTE | $6.95 | Available | ||
| 113966 | DSP GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 109123 | STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN | $3.95 | Available | ||
| 113981 | DSP BELLA BIRDS | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112157 | DSP PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE | $11.75 | Out of stock | ||
| 113975 | DSP RASPBERRY TART | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 114037 | DSP SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER | $13.95 | Available | ||
| 113978 | DSP URBAN OASIS | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112041 | DSP BELLA ROSE | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112468 | DSP SWEET ALWAYS | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 111834 | Classic Stampin’ Pad TANGERINE TANGO | $6.95 | Available | ||
| 114039 | DSP SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY | $13.95 | Available | ||
| 108590 | Card Stock NATURALS ASST 12X12 | $10.75 | Available | ||
| 111337 | NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112471 | DSP RAINBOW SHERBET | $11.75 | Out of stock | ||
| 112464 | DSP MANCHESTER | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 112006 | ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II | $17.95 | Available | ||
| 111837 | Classic Stampin’ Pad PACIFIC POINT | $6.95 | Available | ||
| 112461 | DSP WASHINGTON APPLE | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 113993 | DSP SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE | $13.95 | Available | ||
| 112155 | DSP PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED | $11.75 | Available | ||
| 111353 | Card Stock KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 | $6.50 | Available | ||
| 111348 | Card Stock RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 | $6.50 | Available | ||
| 112172 | Simply Scrappin ROCK A BYE BOY | $23.95 | Out of stock | ||
| 100900 | GIFT SACKS WHITE | $$3.50 | Available | ||
| 114605 | Simply Sent Card Kit MORE THOUGHTS | $50.95 | Out of stock | ||
| 102264 | COLUZZLE STARTER KIT | $23.95 | Available | ||
| 111346 | Card Stock IN COLOR 12 X 12 | $10.75 | Available | ||
| 111835 | Classic Stampin’ Pad KIWI KISS | $6.95 | Available | ||
| 111350 | Card Stock PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 | $6.50 | Available | ||
| 105668 | TATTOO KIT I | $16.50 | Out of stock | ||
| 111349 | Card Stock TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 | $6.50 | Available | ||
| 109231 | Simply Sent Card Kit SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS | $64.95 | Available | ||
| 111351 | Card Stock PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 | $6.50 | Available | ||
| 112165 | Simply Scrappin ROCK A BYE GIRL | $23.95 | Out of stock | ||
| 113950 | DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE | $10.75 | Available | ||
| 111345 | Card Stock TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 | $13.95 | Available | ||
| 105669 | TATTOO KIT II | $16.50 | Out of stock | ||
| 111833 | Classic Stampin’ Pad BAJA BREEZE | $6.95 | Available | ||
| 113936 | Simply Scrappin HOPPY MEMORIES | $23.95 | Available | ||
| 111347 | Card Stock IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 | $9.50 | Available | ||
| 107288 | ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE | $6.50 | Available | ||
| 104310 | CRAFTERS TOOL KIT | $49.95 | Available | ||
Found My MoJo
I found my mojo and have at least 3 cards to proove it:
This the flower pot card (second one is the insert)
Insert to the Pot Card
This emboss water technique, some Haiku DSP, a scallop die and circle cutter make this one a simple yet beautiful card (I know its in the eyes of the beholder but my be-held eyes love it.
Both of these cards have pink pirouette, kiwi kiss paper.
I will post the receipe for both cards later tonight.
Quick & Easy with the Big Shot
So I had to add a quick note to my daughter’s teacher this week, so rather than tear out a scrap of paper I did the the following instead:
- Went up to my Craft room (10 seconds)
- Took out a 1/2 sheet of cut Kraft colored cardstock (81/2 x 11 cut in half) – 2.5 seconds. It was already cut.
- Took a scrap sheet of Pink Pirouette cardstock (out of loose pieces box of cardstock) – 2.5 seconds. It was already scrap sized.
- Used the Stampin’ Up Top Note Bigz Die to cute a card base – (I left a piece uncut on the top so that I could use this as an open card than a full top note (20 seconds)
- Cut out 3 flowers from the Daisies Flower #2 Bigz Die using Pink Pirouette Cardstock (20 seconds)
- Adhere all 3 pieces of the Daisy#2 die (30 seconds) and attached a Kraft Corduroy button to Daisies Die ensemble (10 seconds)
- Attached and Tied Kraft Taffeta Ribbon to the top (20 seconds)
- Stamped bloom from the Bloomin Beautiful stamp set (10 Seconds)
So about 2 1/2 minutes to make a card. Simple and Quick?
Become A Demo
Promotion Details
In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator for only $99 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:
| Item | Description | Retail Value |
| 113510 | Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* | $50.95 |
| 113059 | Simply Scrappin’ Petal Party | $23.95 |
| 108697 | Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12″ x 12″) | $13.95 |
| 105240 | Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad | $8.95 |
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $50.95 value.
I’ll be sure to tell you how “I” will sweeten this “Become a Demo” deal!! How does a free stamp set sound? Ask me for the details dina.anker@utoronto.ca
New Occasions Mini Special for April
From April 1-30, when you buy $50 in products from the Occasions Mini or host a workshop totaling $200 or more, you’ll get one item from the “Under $12″ page (p. 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalogue –FREE!






















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