Last Out-of-the-Box Swallowtail

Hi there!  It's a new week and a new month!  AND the new 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog goes live at noon (Pacific Time)!!!  Woo hoo!  One of the products listed in the new catalog is the Blendabilities, which was used on the above card.  This time I used the Rich Razzleberry pack.  A video can be found on Dawn Griffith's blog here with instructions for the Out-of-the-Box technique.  Oval mats of Silver Glimmer paper and Rich Razzleberry were adhered to a Pink Pirouette panel, which really helped the colors pop.

Saturday Mary Taylor and I held our New Catalog Open House.  We had a great time with everyone!  (Thank you all for your support - but mostly your friendship!)

The Stampin' Up! web site will be down until 1 pm CST.  Then I'll be able to upload the new catalog for your viewing pleasure - in case you don't have a copy. 

That's all for now.  Need to finish prepping for our Card Buffet being held at DeLeo's on Saturday.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Spring is Here.......Catalog, that is!

Today the Spring Catalog went live!  If you did not receive a copy, you may view the new Spring catalog here or contact me for a copy.  Let the frenzy begin!

BUT WAIT....there's more!  Today also marks the kickoff of TWO special offers for Valentine's Day!

Valentine Treat Bundle
Just in time for your valentine creating, we're bringing you the Valentine Treat Bundle. This sweet bundle contains the all-new single stamp, Happy Valentine Heart, as well as a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags. Use it to make treats for your child's classroom or for each of your 50 bestest friends. The possibilities are endless!

FREE offer!!!  My Little Valentine Promotion
What? A second new stamp set? That's right! From January 3-21, purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Stamp Set, and you'll get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit FREE! That's a $7.95 value for FREE just for buying a new stamp set that you'll definitely want to have anyway. Use the stamp set with the Simply Sent Kit to quickly create gorgeous love notes, or go out on your own and create something new and crazy-it's up to you!

That's all for now.  Thank you for coming by today!

Fond Farewell Project - Tart n Tangy

Hi there!  Hope you're having a great day.  Just dashing in to post another card made at Stamp Camp this past Saturday.  This card is an easy one.  You need at least one easy card.  The girls can get quite rowdy if they have to concentrate the whole time! lol  Just kidding - my ladies are the BEST!
I will miss this set even though the new catalog has one to replace it.  I actually like this one better.  (That's one of the great perks of being a Demo.  We get advanced copies of the new catalogs. )

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted

Stamps: Tart n Tangy (retiring Jun 30), Occasional Quotes (retiring Jun 30), Heard from the Heart (inside)

Paper: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, White

Ink: Black pad, Pear Pizzazz – pad & marker, Peach Parfait pad, Real Red marker, Daffodil Delight pad

Inspiration:  Gretchen Barron  click here to see Gretchen's project (scroll down to Aug 5, 2010 post.

Must run so I can prepare for the New Catalog Release Open House on Friday!!