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Good morning everyone! I named this post "Part 1" because I've discovered that there are hundreds of good ideas in the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog! In the past, I've browsed and browsed, but this year, I'm really trying to show that the catalog is more than just products! Who needs to go to the store for the latest issue of Cards (although this may not stop me!) with the catalog sitting right next to us?! (If you don't have one yet, then you'd better email me soon! You...

Happy 4th! I needed a birthday card for a friend of ours today -- can you imagine that there are fireworks to celebrate "your" birth every year?! Pretty cool! Anyway, this boy (almost man now!) appreciates my cards but I only had a minute to create, so I made a Big Shot "Sampler" card! It took minutes (except for the 1 hour planning it! LOL!).Can you count how many folders I used?! Just a hint ... the little stars used a different folder than any other part of the card! Ingredients:Stamps: On...

I've been busy again this week! I needed to make a 3D swap for my new friend, Jamie, in Japan! I've never mailed anything to Japan, so this was a brand new experience! I decided to use the Thoroughly Modern File Folders that Stampin' Up! sold a year or two ago to fashion my folder.This is the Outside of the Notebook Holder, along with the "matching" card made with the Printed Petals stamp set. The colors are Rose Red, Regal Rose, and Pretty in Pink for the card. I also used the Four Frames...

Enjoy a fun afternoon or evening (or maybe even a morning!) checking out the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog! It’s a brand new year and there are so many new additions! · Check out the 5 new In-Colors! · New ribbon colors and styles! · New punches and dies for the Big Shot! · New Stamp Sets! · New class ideas plus a stamp club offer you won’t want to refuse!Dates and Times: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 2-4:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2011, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 22011, 9– 11:30...

Our FABULOUS new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog was released on July 1! This full-color catalog features over 200 pages of Stampin’ Up! including new stamp sets, accessories, and tons of ideas!There are several options to get your hands on the new catalog!#1 Reserve a CatalogOrder by clicking on the Paypal link below and I will ship it out to you right away. The catalog is $5, but you will receive a coupon for $5 off your first order from me (my offer, so you won't see the discount The $5...