Kris Kringle

Two posts in two days - I must be on holidays!

I am part of group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators who decided to organise a Kris Kingle and I am sharing with you today the goodies I received, my KK was oh so very generous and what about all that handcrafted packaging with the lovely chocolates and Christmas decoration and what about all those Stampin' Up! products - music notes wheel, ribbon, mini vintage tags, vintage trinkets and crochet trim. I just love it as quite a few of those accessories are from the Summer Mini Catalogue and I was so excited when I saw it at the front door. My postman is very loved at my house as he delivers all my happy mail and I forget about those window envelopes that have the bills.

Happy Christmas and New Year Greetings

Sorry I have not posted for such a long time, but oh I was so busy before Christmas with work and preparing for Christmas, all those last minute presents and baking in readiness for that all important day. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas with family and friends and look forward to a wonderful 2011.

I will share with you a few photos from the St John's Lutheran Church, Woodside Christmas Eve service and our traditional family photo taken on Christmas day.

December Frenzy Update

December Frenzy has created quite a frenzy! In fact, Stampin' Up! are quickly depleting the supply of several Stampin' Write Markers that are part of this promotion. Therefore, to prevent backorders, the following markers will return to their normal pricing on 13 December:

Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
100069	Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
105115	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$4.03
105109	Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write Marker	$5.75	$3.45

After 11:50 PM (AEDT) on 12 December, these markers will no longer be available at their discounted prices.

There are also a number of other Stampin' Write Markers that are steadily approaching their promotion limits; once they've met the limit, they also will return to their regular prices. Unfortunately, we will not be able to give you advance notice for future items that may run out.

Do not wait any longer to place their orders today otherwise they may not be available!

UStamp with Dawn & Friends - Year End Blow Out 2010!

Join us for UStamp with Dawn & Friends! Year End Blow Out 2010! We are sending out 2010 and welcoming 2011 in a BIG way, all around the world!

You have eaten all the cookies your tummy can handle, all the holiday ham you can stomach and seen lots of relatives - whether you wanted to or not! LOL! Now it's time to take a little time to recharge and get your creativity kicked up in a BIG way!

I am thrilled to announce that for the very first time, UStamp with Dawn and Friends will be showcasing an entire event with spectacular projects all using 12" x 12" Stampin' Up! papers, along with the Occassions Mini Catalogue (available only in the US), Sale-a-bration Promotion and Idea Book and Catalogue Hostess Products. We are talking BIG FUN! The goal is to show the world that 12" x 12" paper is NOT just for layering and putting into a scrapbook. No my friends, there is SO MUCH more to the 12" x 12" and we will show you 40+ projects that are going deliver BIG on awesomeness! How cool is THAT? You will be able to create entire stamping classes, camps and stamp clubs showcasing what you have learned to make using the 12" x 12".

All Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are enjoying the preview have been DROOLING over the upcoming Occassions Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration brochure. It is bursting with never before seen products that SHINE...talk about a BIG Wish List! WOW! This is going to be a CAN NOT MISS Event!

All the Designer's have already been working their MOJO to the MAX and are hard at work making prototypes in their papercrafting workshops...designing, cutting, inking, coloring, adhering, folding, tying, layering, primping, sparkling, packaging. As soon as the Designers are able to get their hands on the NEW products they will be creating at the speed of light...there will just be no stopping them.

I said it before and I will say it again...Color Combo's ROCK...Why change a REALLY GREAT thing, right? The YEBO 2010 event will include a Color Combo with each project and by the end of the event all 40+ of the SU! colors will have been used in a project. 40+ different 12" x 12" projects with 40+ coordinating cards and envelopes with PDF's, in 20 days to inspire YOU! Seriously? This is a tremendous value that you can't pass up!

Don't we all deserve a few minutes of fun to help us recharge and enjoy what we love? Of course we do! One of the many great things about UStamp with Dawn & Friends is that YOU create when YOU are ready. LOVE the projects, but don't have time to make them yourself right away? No worries! The website will remain open for many months, ready when you are to create so you won't miss out

Here is what you can expect when you join us...

* 40+ Projects

* 40+ unique Color Combos

* 40+ co-ordinating cards with co-ordinating envelope

* ALL 40+ Projects include downloadable PDF with Photo's

* Designer hosted chats with LOTS of prizes

* Open Chat Room 24x7

* Gallery to share your re-creations

* A NEW SURPRISE for 2011...you gotta be in the event to find out what it is!

* A totally cool blinkie for your website/blog

Just go the website to register today! It is only $24.99

Tree Trimmings and Cottage Garden

I am sharing a couple of cards today that my guests made at Kathryn's Card Afternoon in October for the Cancer Council's Girl's Night In events. These two cards use exactly the same cardstock with just a different colour ribbon but have a different stamp set. It just shows just how versatile Stampin' Up! products are with just a different stamp set a total different theme can be completed very easily. The first card uses Tree Trimmings ($24.95 wood) to make a very simple Christmas Card and the second one uses Cottage Garden ($32.95 wood, $$24.95 clear) for someone special perhaps as a thank you card or thinking of you situation.

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings, Short and Sweet or Cottage Garden
Card: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Designer Series Paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Old
Accessories: Old Olive or Bravo Burgundy 5/8" Grossgrain Ribbon, Oval Punch

December Frenzy - Up to 50% off

Stampin' Up! today announced December Frenzy which is a promotion until 29 December which has Stampin' Up! produces on sale which can be up to 50% off and don't we love sales at this time of the year. These items would make great Christmas presents or just a special saving for you to gift to yourself.

The Summer Mini Catalogue was also released today and I will feature this in future postings, it has one of my favourite stamp sets Aviary which has been available in the United States for some time but now it can be purchased here ($44.95 (wood, $35.95 clear).

Tart and Tangy Wood-Mount $21.95 Sale Price $15.37

Fresh Cuts Wood-Mount $38.95 Sale Price $27.27

Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware $57.95 Sale Price $28.98
Each Kit contains 10 of each product pictured above in the reusable tin.

Circle Scissor Plus $54.95 Sale Price $32.97
Making perfect circles has never been simpler! Use the Circle Scissors Plus
to cut and draw circles with ease. Works best with the Glass Mat ($37.95).