"Fabulous" Blog Award

My very talented and creative friend Lainee from Murray Bridge South Austrailia has honoured me with a blog award............. this is so exciting, and so nice...........thanks Lainee!

So in order to accept this award I need to share 5 things I am addicted to and then pass the award on to 5 other lovely blogs.  So, here goes:

1.  I am a paper addict............. it's like ladies that quilt and collect all those quarters.  I love to collect the prettiest of papers.

2.  Like all good stampers I'm totally addicted to chocolate............ only the darkest will do!

3.  I'm totally addicted to participating in UStamp with Dawn and Friends sessions............. I get to meet the nicest people there and love all the projects.

4.  I'm addicted to late night stamping and blog surfing.............need I say more.

5.  I'm addicted to making pretty boxes and 3 dimensional projects........ can't get enough of them.  It's like an adrenaline rush when I'm able to create something.  

Whew there's my five addictions.......................I think there's probably a lot more but those are all stamping related.  And now I get to name 5 blogs that I love visiting in those wee hours.  Thank you ladies for sharing all your talent and inspiration............... I am always in awe when I visit your sites!  Make sure you visit their sites too!

Becky Roberts              Inking Idaho
Andrea Walford            Sunny Stampin Ink
Jenny Moors                 Stamping Moments
Ellen Kemper                Blinkin, Thinkin, Inkin
Sharon Field                 Created By U

Deal of the Week October 1-31, 2009

1/2 Inch Library Clips Item #112581

Let your inner librarian run wild when you clip a tag to a project with one of our adorable Mini Library Clips. These clips to add the right touch to your projects.

Regular Price: $6.10   Preferred Price: $5.49 (learn about preferred pricing)

■ Contains 24 pieces

■ 8 each of 3 colors: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White

■ Powder finish

■ 1/2" x 3/4"

Basic Jumbo Grommets Item #114348

Custom designed, these large grommets add some real spunk! These grommets can even frame small images for real art appeal.
Regular Price: $7.21 Preferred Price: $6.49 (learn about preferred pricing)
■ Colors: Basic Black, Silver, Very Vanilla and Whisper White
■ 5 each for a total of 20 pieces

Circle Designer Brads Item # 112571 These high-quality cast brads are so easy to use and come in custom Stampin' Up! designs. They're finished in our Styled Silver, and can be used separately or with our Hodgepodge Hardware.

Regular Price: $6.10  Preferred Price: $5.49 (learn about preferred pricing)
■ Assortments include 16 pieces; 8 each of 2 sizes (1/2" and 3/4")
■ Use to embellish cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts




Mini Library Clips Item #109857

Let your inner librarian run wild when you clip a tag to a project with one of our adorable Mini Library Clips. These clips are 1/4" x 1/2" and each package contains 12 each of 4 colors (Black, Silver, Antique Brass, and Pewter).

Regular Price: $14.43    Preferred Price: $12.99 (learn about preferred pricing)

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