Two-Step into Spring (April 1-30, 2010)

Well, Sale-A-Bration is over for another year, and I know I'm going to miss it!  However, with it's end come some new Spring promotions and a new Spring Mini Catalogue, so the excitement of seeing what's new starts all over again. Here's the latest news on what's coming.

Sneak Peak into Two-Step into Spring (April 1-30, 2010) -From April 1-30 only, you can buy the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set--or get it FREE when you host a $460 workshop! Plus, get 20% off a selection of springy Two-Step Stampin' sets. Awash With Flowers has 18 stamps in it so you can build the perfect floral scene.  It's an awesome set that looks so great when painted with watercolors........ so many different combinations and looks, all with one stamp set. 

• Awash With Flowers Set of 18 - wood $52.95 Item #117062
• Awash With Flowers Set of 18 - Acryllic $36.95  Item #120549

You can also save 20% off a selection of perfectly springy two-step stamping sets from the 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalogue. 

• #113824  Page #94  Greenhouse Garden   Reg. Price $34.95  Sale Price $27.96
• #113734  Page #98  Fifth Avenue Floral    Reg. Price $32.95  Sale Price $26.36
• #111578  Page #101 Flower Fancy           Reg. Price $48.95  Sale Price $39.16
• #113258  Page #112 Trendy Trees            Reg. Price $23.95  Sale Price $19.16

If you've never done two-step stamping before contact me today to get started. 


Country Living Cards à la Carte Stationery Kit (January - April 30, 2010)

From now until April 30, 2010, Stampin’ Up! and Country Living magazine are offering a special Country Living Cards à la Carte stationery kit intended to help people stay connected and revive the art of the handwritten note.  I would love to meet or talk with you about the importance of staying connected the old-fashioned way through handwritten notes, as well as some creative crafting ideas for menus, place cards, and other projects that can be created with this versatile kit.

Cards À La Carte Kit 119113 Regular Price: $29.94

Order On My Shopping Link for the Preferred Price of : $26.95
This exclusive Cards à la Carte stationery kit comes complete with 24 sheets of uniquely-designed 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" printed paper and has everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind dinner menu or handwritten letter.
■ 24 sheets of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper
■ 12 Medium Very Vanilla envelopes
■ Dinner Party stamp set
■ Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot

Only 3 more days before Sale-A-Bration Ends

Sorry I haven't posted in a while gang, but I've just come home from our sojourn in California and there's been so much to catch up on and do!  One of the things I've been catching up on was making sure all the last minute customer orders have been sent in so you, my wonderful customers can take advantage of Sale-A-Bration before it ends at midnight on the 31st!   The fastest way to get your order in and save with your preferred customer rates is to order on line.   Just click here and you can go to my fast and easy shopping service.  Don't forget a $65.00 order will get you one free item from the Sale-A-Bration cattie!  Got them all?  Don't despair........... if you've already received all the free products from the SAB cattie you can flip to the last page and there is a large assortment of punches from the 2009/2010 Idea Book and Cattie that you'll qualify to receive.

Friend Swap

In February I had the pleasure of doing a swap with Sheri and Anett two of my great stamping friends.  The theme for the card swap was "Any or All Occasion" and was for two full cards inside and out and envelopes.

For my cards I used the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set which I truly love.  The images were stamped in Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White and mounted in various layers in Crushed Curry and Chocolate Chip on the "Happy Birthday" card and Melon Mambo, Whisper White and Chocolate Chip for the bottom "Friend" card.  Here's a glimpse at the insides of both cards.  I've really been having a lot of fun with layering flowers and for the Melon Mambo card layer flowers and then added brads for the centers.  The Crushed Curry card has a 3-layered flower punched with the new large flower punch. 

Tribute to a Good Friend

It's taken me a little while to get around to posting on my blog, as I've had an up and down couple of months in this new year.  But I'm getting back into the swing again now and wanted to share something very important to me.

Sometimes you have the pleasure of meeting and getting to know someone who lives larger than life and experiences all the world has to offer.  I was so fortunate to have had that experience and able to call this little gal one of my good friends. 

Gerry and her precious baby dog Crystal lived in our park in Palm Springs, and many is the evening we sat on her porch enjoying the sunset and chatting.  Gerry loved life to the fullest! She was one of those salty old gals who could shock the pants off a sailor, and yet be sweet and gentle to those she knew best. She was truly genuine.  She loved people and was often the life of the party enjoying dancing and a good stiff drink of vodka and orange.  Gerry was always there to help out and lend a hand for those who needed more. Gerry lost her battle with pancreatic cancer in late January, just before her 72nd birthday.  I was so fortunate to have been able to be share her magic right to the end and will always think of her with a smile and remember her many fabulous stories.  Goodbye Gerry till we meet again.

Christmas Mini Carry Overs

Just wanted to share some exciting news from Stampin' Up regarding carry overs from the Holiday Mini.  Some of you have asked whether it's still possible to order the Ornament Punch and the Shimmer Paint..........well, I've just found out that Stampin' Up is continuing to carry some things from the Holiday Mini, and yes, that includes the Ornament Punch and the Champagne, Frost White and Platinum Shimmer Paints. Isn't this just the best news?  These items will be available even into the 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalogue which will be out in July 2010!   But why wait until then.............. here's a list of what's still available right now:

116794 Ornament punch $22.95
116806 Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint $8.95
116854 Frost White Shimmer Paint $8.95
116807 Platinum Shimmer Paint $8.95
116829 Décor Elements Blocks $13.95
116824 Stampin' Up! Folder Petals-A-Plenty $10.95
116821 Stampin' Up! Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers $39.95
116819 Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die $57.95
116820 Stampin' Up! Embosslits Merry die $15.95
116823 Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Merry Details die $7.50
116822 Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL die $57.95
118140 Stampin' Up! Tree Decorations Sizzlits die $7.50
118108 My Digital Studio $106.95
116519 Charming stamp set $26.95"
If you've tossed out your Holiday Mini let me know, I still have a few on hand or you can view on line by clicking on my Order Now button and check out the products list.

Do You Quilt?

Buy your Big Shot Machine from me and you will earn 2 free products from the Sale-a-Bration Cattie. Let me tell you how.

Hi everyone.  Today I want to introduce you to another feature of the Big Shot Machine.  Did you know that the Stampin' Up! Big Shot is not just for card making and scrapbooking?  Hold on to your hats all you guilters out there because I want you to know that it can be one of your best tools in quilting and fabric projects, too!  Fabric is one of the industry's hottest trends right now, and while Stampin' Up! doesn't sell fabric, many of our accessories will compliment your textiles projects.
What do you think of this Flower Quilt Square?  It was made using the 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die and the Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.  Wouldn't this look good as a cushion cover or purse front?   Most Stampin' Up Big Shot dies will cut up to 8 layers of fabric at the same time. The precision and accuracy of repeated cuts with Big Shot dies is such a convenience when making this and other projects.  The Big Shot die cuts also work with leather and suede.  If you're interested in checking out this project Click HERE for the Fabric Quilt Square Idea and the full instructions to create your own quilt square.

If you'd like more informaton about the Big Shot and what it can do for you, please contact me at pennyhanuszak@telus.net or check out my online shopping tab and read up on the Big Shot under Products, Die Cuts.  You can also see all the great die cuts offered by Stampin' Up in the Idea Book and Catalogue for 2010 on pages 194 to 202. 

You can can earn two free stamp sets or products from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue simply by purchasing the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine from me.  Here are the details: 

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine 113439


Price: $132.95

With the Big Shot machine, you can create die cuts with any of our exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies—or any Sizzix die. The Big Shot machine comes with Standard Cutting Pads and a multipurpose platform so you can start cutting immediately.  The Big Shot works with card stock, designer paper, fabric, chipboard, plastic and more.  With this machine your projects will come together in seconds.

Heather Neidig Winner of Blog Candy

A big apology to everyone and especially Heather Neidig, the winner of my blog candy.  I have been laid up the past week and not doing much posting, so didn't realize my annoucement on February 14th was sitting in draft on my Edit posts file...................blush I'm embarrassed.  So, Heather if you're reading this, please contact me and I will arrange for your free pass to arrive in your email for the start of the Spring Soiree!!!