New Blog Candy Winner................

Thank you everyone for your comments.  It was so much fun checking out which stamp sets and accessories you liked the most!  I wish you all could have been winners!  I ran a random number generator and it selected Paperbagcreate, who said........"My fave stamp set would have to be the Serene Snowflakes...with Delightful Decorations close behind....and of course the Ornament Punch that coordinates with the set....Look forward to seeing your new projects!! Smiles. Sheri". 

Congratulations Sheri, I am so happy for you!  You've won a free pass to join the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Designer Holiday 09 which starts on Friday!  I hope both you and Trina Pham my previous blog candy winner both enjoy this event and all the great projects you will be able to make! 

Week Two - Deal of the Week! Oct 13 - 19, 2009

It's Deal of the Week time again and this time it's all about Die Cuts

Flower Burst Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die  114515
Regular Price: $8.32
Preferred Price: $7.49

With a little effort, this burst of sunshine will add volume and dimension to any project. The modern flower has an Eastern influence, and would look stunning used with the Eastern Blooms stamp set.■ Use a Sizzix Big Shot machine, standard cutting pads, and multi-purpose platform with this die■ 2-1/4" x 2-1/2"■ Chemically-etched die that includes negative and positive images for cutting and embossing at the same time■ Stampin' Up! exclusive die

Perfect Setting Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die 15961
Regular Price: $38.88
Preferred Price: $34.99

A perfect event needs a perfect setting. We've got you covered with our Perfect Setting Bigz XL die. With it, you can create cupcake holders and napkin rings from card stock, Designer Series paper, or other material. The cupcake holder is designed to hold a standard-size cupcake. This design is part of Shelli’s Signature Collection.■ Can cut through multiple sheets of card stock, Texture Cuts wood sheets, window sheets, Décor Elements sheets, and more■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and extended cutting pads ■ Die size: 6" x 13-3/4"  Free shipping on this item!

"Three Tier Cake Pop-Up Bigz XL from Stampin' Up 116760
Regular Price: $38.88
Preferred Price: $34.99
Why settle for one dimension when you can have three? Create perfect wedding and party projects with this pop-up die that will add dimension and depth! ■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and extended cutting pads; for best results, also use extended premium crease pad
■ Die size: 6' x 13-3/4'"

If you're interested in purchasing any of these deals just go to my online shopping service and click on Deal of the Week.  Happy Shopping!

Blog Candy - Another Give Away - Send Me a Comment!!!!

Only four more sleeps to go before UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! Holiday 09 starts.   As promised, I have another FREE PASS TO participate in the next round of UStamp with Dawn & Friends Holiday 09 (a $24.95 US value)  ............ isn't that exciting!!!!  This session promises to be even better than the two previous ones, and is focussing totally on holiday projects.................I've had a sneak peak and I can tell you they are awesome! 

So don't miss out, all you have to do to win this fabulous prize is send me a comment telling me what is your favourite Stampin' Up Winter/Christmas Stamp Set and/or Accessory.   Pretty simple don't you think?  I can't wait to hear from you.............................

Please respond no later than Wednesday Oct 15th to get in on this fabulous prize!  The winner will be drawn that evening.

If you've already registered, still respond because you will be reimbursed for your payment. 

UStamp Designer Holiday 09 Winner Has Been Found!!!

Drum roll please..................... the lucky winner of the Free Pass to the Designer Holiday  UStamp 09 is Trina Pham from Vancouver, BC.  This is so exciting and I'm so happy for Trina.  Trina had already signed up for this session, but she'll be reimbursed and will be able to participate absolutely free.  The new session which begins October 16th and runs through November 13th is still open for registration, so if you haven't signed up yet make sure you click on the UStamp widget to go to the registration site.  I can't wait to start making my Christmas cards and projects and I hope you're the same.  Once again congratulations Trina, hope you have lots of fun!!!

Deal of the Week………….It’s Back

Stampin' Up! has brought back the Deal of the Week. They will be offering several discounted products as "Deals of the Week" during the month of October. There are no limits and no minimum purchases required…………I’m thinking Christmas presents here for those we know who love to stamp!!!

Be sure to check out each week’s new deal.  New Deals of the Week will begin at 10 AM (MT) on their assigned day. They will be posted on my web page and the Stampin’ Up’s Online Store. The dates are:

• Deal #1: Thursday, October 1, 2009; 12:01 AM (MT)

• Deal #2: Monday, October 12, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)

• Deal #3: Monday, October 19, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)

• Deal #4: Monday, October 26, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)

Things to Remember:

• You can order online using my Shop Now online shopping service. Your order will be sent directly to you with no delays.

• The deadline for each new deal is 10 minutes before the next deal is announced, except for Deal #4, which ends at the end of the business day October 31.

This week’s Deal of the Week (October 1st to 12th) is a trio of punches that pack some WOW! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect.

5-Petal Flower Punch 109041

The 5-Petal Flower punch coordinates with the In the Spotlight and Ginormous Flowers stamp sets. It also coordinates with the On Board Blossoms & Basics and Cutie Pie Designer Series paper. Price: $22.95

Trio Flower Punch 109183  - The Trio Flower punch will give you three identical flowers with each punch! Price: $22.95

My Way Punch 110709

The My Way punch looks fantastic on projects where you want to direct attention to a small detail.  Price: $22.95 

Blog Candy Winner...........Where Are You????

Well last week I posted the winner of the free pass to UStamp Holiday 09 Session ...........but so far haven't heard from her.  Trina of "Contactrina" please email me at pennyhanuszak@telus.net to let me know your contact information so I can get you signed up for your pass.  If I don't hear back from Trina by the end of the week I will re-draw on this prize...................it's too valuable to pass up. 

Blog Candy Winner -

Before I announce the winner of a free pass to Designer Holiday 09 UStamp I'd just like to thank everyone for your kind words of encouragement!  You made my week, let me tell you.  Secondly I'd like to apologize for not drawing on the 29th as noted in my post. I've been having difficulties accessing the internet since I added Norton Utilities on the past weekend.  Looks like all my cookies etc. got deep sixed. My evenings have been spent restoring stuff, instead of stamping and creating............ what a frustration!!!  Anyway it's fixed now!

What grand suggestions all of you made.............everything from christmas cards to purses and boxes!  Although I'm not going to spoil the surprise by telling you what I'm making, I'm sure you're going to be happy!  One of my greatest joys in participating in the UStamp with Dawn and Friends sessions has been checking in each day to see what the newest project  would be and I was never disappointed!

Now for our winner........................drum roll please.  Our lucky winner was picked through a Random Integer selector and it is............................ "contacttrina  who said... "Congratulations, Penny! Can't wait to see your creations. I love A2 card holders, boxes and purses. September 29, 2009 9:14 PM

So Trina please send me your full name and contact information to my email at:  pennyhanuszak@telus.net and we'll get you set up for the Holiday UStamp beginning October 16th.   I hope you're excited because I sure am!

For those of you who were kind enough to comment but didn't win, don't give up,  check back because I'm going to have another give away in a week or so!  If you're interested in registering for the UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! Holiday 09  Click Here for full details and registration information.