New Clear Mount Option

Many people have been asking for an unmounted option for their Stampin' Up stamps. And Stampin' Up has listened. You are still getting the same quality rubber stamp, but now you can order them with wood blocks or unmounted.

Here are some of the features:

■Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
■Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
■Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
■Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
■Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
■Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
■Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

This new option will be available starting January 5th in the new Occasions Mini. This is just one of the many great new products available in the mini.

Merry Christmas

I imagine by now most of you have had or are wrapping up your Christmas Festivities. I hope you all have had a wonderful and relaxing time with family and friends. And I hope that the new year is full of many blessings for each and everyone of you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Kim

Christmas Cards - finally

I finally got around today to making my Christmas cards. I had to keep them really simple. I cased these cards from HERE. The only thing I did differently was to add Dazzling Diamonds.

Now I just need to take them to the post office, finish wrapping gifts, go grocery shopping, start baking for Christmas.......and the list goes on.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Blog still wonky...

Ok, I thought I had fixed my new blog design. But after viewing it on my new laptop - yep, you heard me right, a new laptop - I realized it is still not quite right.

I probably won't have time to fix it any time soon, I have Christmas shopping to do tomorrow, then Saturday we are having practice for our Christmas program which is Sunday followed by our Christmas lunch at church.

Back to the new laptop, that was quite an ordeal. I picked up my new laptop - a Sony Vaio - from Best Buy Tuesday evening. After getting it home, I wasn't able to connect to the internet. So after not getting any help from the store, I called Sony tech support. BIG MISTAKE! I spent two hours on the phone Tuesday night and another 1.5 hours on the phone Wednesday morning trying to get if fixed. By the time tech support was done, they had made things a lot worse. It was even to the point that my husband couldn't get on the internet with his laptop, which he hadn't had any trouble with before.

So after calling Best Buy back, they decided to just give me another new computer and a new router. Steve went and picked it up for me today, but since I had wasted so much time with it Tuesday night and Wednesday, I decided that I would not get on the computer until I had all my Christmas wrapping done.

So 8 hours later ( I did fix supper between wrapping packages) here I am. I installed my new router and was able to get on the internet with my new computer with no problems so far. So hopefully my new laptop will help me be better organized and help me do a better job of blogging.

Kim

New Blog Design

So what do you think of my new blog design? I know it needs some tweaking. This was my first attempt to design my own blog and I used the My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up. It is pretty user friendly. It comes with stamps, embellishments, Designer Series papers, punches.... just a ton of fun stuff. I like it because a lot of the stamp sets that came with the software were stamps I didn't already have.

I haven't got to use MDS as much as I would like, I have been busy with company, Thanksgiving, a couple of craft shows and now I need to get crackin' on Christmas. I still have shopping to do, all the wrapping yet to do, and I still have my Christmas cards to make and get sent out. So hopefully after the holidays I will have some more time to play.

This really is a cool program and for those of you who like to scrapbook, you can complete an album literally in minutes. They have some great scrapbooks already designed that you just have to add your pictures too. So shoot me an email or visit my website if you are interested in purchasing this program.

Thanks for visiting,
Kim

Snowman and Snowwoman Bags

These cute little snowmen(women) were made with the Topnote Die. These bags would make great little treat bags or even gift card holders.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Simple Picture Frames

This picture was made with a frame that I bought on clearance. I bought a whole box of them thinking they were black frames, turned out they were more of a navy blue frame.

The background paper is the Stampin' Up Bride Specialty Paper. I used my printer for the small words and Jesus was cut out using a die cut machine. I photographed this several times, but just couldn't get rid of the glare.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

OK last one for today....I think

I am really on a roll. Here is a card I just made a few minutes ago for the Limited Supply challenge on Splitcoast. The guidelines were to make an all white card. You could use one color of ink, but the paper and embellishments had to be either white or clear.

I think my card meets all the requirements but it is very difficult to photograph an all white card, especially with my photography skills. This really is a very pretty and sparkly card in real life. Iused all Stampin' Up products. The paper is shimmer white, the ink is the Platinum paint from the mini. I also used the petals-a-plenty embossing folder and dazzling diamonds glitter. The Poinsetta was made using punches.

Again, thanks for looking,

Kim

Simple Picture Frame with Matching Card

Here is Christmas picture frame that I made. This was a white wooden frame that I covered with retired Stampin' Up paper. The Christmas tree was made with all Stampin' Up products and the snowman was made with a die cut machine.

I also made a matching card. I thought this would be a cute gift idea, you could put your child's picture in it and give it to a grandparent.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

ps - can you believe two posts in one day? And I already have a post scheduled for tomorrow.

We are just going to have to accept the fact...

that I am a terrible blogger. It's not even that I don't have anything to show you. I have a ton of stuff that I haven't posted yet. I'm not sure what my problem is, part of it may be that I dislike taking pictures. I'm just not very good at it, even though I try to follow some of the photography tips I have found online.

I guess the best thing for you to do is to sign up for my email updates, then you will know when I post something.

Anyway, here is one of my lastest projects. I saw these on Becky Roberts blog and thought they were really cute. Just sort of a new twist on the Peppermint Patty projects. The bag is a pretzel bag, and I found these in the cake decorating section of a "big box store".

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Online Extravaganza

Stampin' Up is offering an Online Extravaganza all this week. You can shop right from the comfort of your own home. All of these deals are 30%-50% off. And unlike last year, they are guaranteed not to run out (with the one exception of the Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle which is only while supplies last).

This sale begins today and runs through Monday, November 30. That's a whole week to save big!

To begin shopping just click HERE . After you get to my website, just click on the Shop Now button in the upper right hand corner. Then on the left side you will see a link to the Online Extravaganza. Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack while you are there.

Would you rather that I do it for you? Then just email me your order by Wednesday.

Check out the deals listed below!

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

See I told you there were some awesome deals!

Thanks for looking,

Kim