20% off "Love You Much" bundle

Stampin’ Up!’s® Love You Much Bundle (item 115405) contains the perfect products to create fun and fanciful Valentine’s Day projects that say “I love you” from the heart. From December 23, 2008, through January 31, 2009, you can purchase the Love You Much Bundle at 20% off the retail value! These products are all from the new catalogue which will be released on January 19, 2009, so this bundle gives you a sneak peek and a chance to get your hands on some new product early at a great savings!

Merry Christmas!

Here is a little 2-4-6-8 box I made to hold a small gift for my sister. It gets its name from the measurements at which it is scored. There are clear instructions from the talented Jan Tink for how to make it here.

Wishing you the peace and warmth of Christmas wherever you are tonight!

Snowed in!

It's definitely looking like it will be a white Christmas around here! Actually, I heard on the radio yesterday that there have only been eight white Christmases in the last 71 years in the metro Vancouver area. Hard to believe! As I am typing this, the snow is continuing to come down harder and harder outside. The forecasters are calling for another 15 cm by the end of the day. This is what it looked like outside two days ago, when there was already quite the accumulation:


...and this is what it looks like today:


The backyard:

Look at the pile of snow on the roof of the birdhouse!:

...and of course, the Paper Cottage:


All this snow means I am contentedly cozied up inside, making cards. Here is a card I made for my cousin Rex, whose birthday we are celebrating tonight, if we are not completely snowed in. I tried to make it not too girly.
Here are a few more holiday cards I made using SU's Ski Slope DSP and the little felt flurries. These were inspired by Andrea Walford's designs. Love the warm, fuzzy look and feel of those felt flurries!

Christmas Treats

Here's a peek at some little treats I made for my coworkers. They look like a matchbook on the outside...

...and hold a Ghirardelli chocolate square on the inside. Sweet and simple, and I love how this idea can be adapted for use as party favours, Valentine's treats, etc.

I received this adorable, yummy bag of sugared pecans from my talented coworker, Cathy. She used the tiny leaf/pinecone image from "Lovely as a Tree" and coloured it to make it look like holly. Clever!

The Retired List is here!

Dozens of stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue are retiring, and it's a bit sad to see some really nice sets going. Now's the last chance for you to get them--these sets are only available through January 18, 2009! And they're 10 percent off from December 9-23, so don't wait to order! Click here to see the entire list and have your catalogue handy as they are listed by page number. You can also see them here with the 10% off pricing.

Stampin' Up! has also announced that all orders of $100 or more will receive free shipping! That means if you are ordering retiring sets, your total savings will be 20%!

Happy shopping!!

20% off select stamp sets!

Product Offer: December 1, 2008-January 18, 2009

In celebration of Stampin' Up!'s 20th anniversary, spend $20 on any Stampin' Up! product and get 20% off any stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler--no limit! Choose from any of the stamp sets below.

**I am offering free shipping with any order over $60 (before taxes) from Dec. 1 – 31, 2008.

Item #	Description	Retail	20% Off
111564	Flight of the Butterfly	$37.95	$30.36
111752	Sur les ailes d'un papillon (French Flight of the Butterfly)	$37.95	$30.36
111676	Puns From the Past	$32.95	$26.36
111660	Just Jawing	$30.95	$24.76
112881	Je t'ai en tête (French Just Jawing)	$30.95	$24.76
111624	Dreams Du Jour	$22.95	$18.36
112869	Rêves au menu (French Dreams Du Jour)	$22.95	$18.36
111700	Thank You Kindly	$16.50	$13.20
111742	Tous mes remerciements (French Thank You Kindly)	$16.50	$13.20
111714	Wow Flowers	$15.50	$12.40
112652	Bonheur fleuri (French Wow Flowers)	$15.50	$12.40
111600	Bella's Bloom	$15.50	$12.40

Some bling for a bride-to-be...

Hello! It's been a while since I've posted. I can't believe it's already DECEMBER and Christmas is just a few short weeks away! I'll be having a Christmas Stamp-A-Stack this Sunday from 1 - 4 pm, and it's sure to be lots of fun! There are still a few spots available - let me know if you're interested.

I made this card tonight for a colleague who just got engaged. I'm so excited for her; she is going to make a stunning bride. I layered two images from the "Say It With Scallops" set; Stampin' Up designs an exclusive set each year to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and this is it. I've had the little bling in my stash for ages. I can't wait to give it to her tomorrow!