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Stampin' Up! Just announced that they will be starting their May promotion as of today!!! Aren't we lucky! Have a peek here for the sale items and then let me know before the 30th (early enough, as the order site will be very very busy) and I can add your items to my order that is going in. May is National Scrapbooking Month, and May 7th is National Scrapbooking day... Do you have plans yet for either the month or specifically for the 7th? Have you started Digital Scrapbooking? did you know that Stampin' Up! offers their download products for "other" programs? If you are digital scrapbooking and love the Stampin' Up! products, you can purchase individual items and use them with your current program. A sale on Printing your photo books is also starting today! check the prices here. Please let me know if you have any questions, I will help in any way I can! (and look for the answers if I don't know it ;) ) Happy Scrappin' (and stampin') Val

Good news! Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Scrub Refill Pads are back on the shelves. Order going in April 30th... Call, email or message me if you would like to add to my order! Happy Stampin' Val

Hi Everyone! I'm so excited! These new releases for My Digital Studio are so cool! Which one do you like best? Of the first ones, the Main Blueberry Designer Series paper is my fave and on my list to get, the pennants would be great for making a Banner of sorts, and the Hawaii Papaya Papers look pretty cool for vacation or "girlie" type cards or scrap pages. Hawaii Papaya Designer Series Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango Main Blueberry Designer Series Paper: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Perfect Pennants Designer Template: Basic Gray, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Peach Parfait, Whisper White (6 pennants) Hues of Blue & You Card Template: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red A Year in Review Photobook Template 28-page template, 12 DSP Patterns, 24 embellishments, 1 punch, 32-piece stamp brush set (Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, More Mustard, Old Oliv...

Are you making plans to Scrapbook? What is your biggest dilemna? Are you having trouble organizing and sharing your Digital Photos? Are you wanting to show off your photos? I have the perfect solution for you. My Digital Studio is a full program that includes everything you need to scrapbook those Digital Photos into a custom book that you can have printed anywhere you like. (HINT: There is a sale coming in May on Stampin' Up!s printing services in honour of National Scrapbooking See the full catalogue of what is included in the Full program here. I am adding a page that I created for the Contest that Stampin' Up! held last year, I completed it but never did enter it. My goal this year is to complete the album of our Cruise/New Orleans trip last year, and to create an album of our recent trip to Belize. I have alot of ideas for both, but just haven't put them to paper yet. Watch for updates as I complete pages. If you don't see anything for a long time, be sure to ask...

What do you call it when you get over $375 in Stampin' Up! crafting & business supplies for only $107.50? You call it Simply Amazing! From November 15-30, you can purchase ... either the Standard or Digital + Starter Kit at 50% off the regular price... plus free shipping! PLUS - enjoy there great benefits as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator: •Earn additional income while sharing creativity •Make new and lasting friendships •Enjoy access to unlimited creative ideas •Receive a free subscription to an exclusive monthly magazine •Receive two free months subscription to your own business website •Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips! __________________________________________________________________________________ Val's, Did you know... ...that now, is a great time to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, as you'll be able to reap the benefits of the upcoming holiday season sales. Plus, you'll have your business up and running for Sale-a-Bration...Stam...

New Catalogs are so Exciting! I am having fun going through it over and over again. Today's feature is the fabulous new Designer Papers and don't we want them ALL? There are 5 packs of the Patterns DSP this year and they are packaged a new way! Stampin’ Up is offering paper stacks of our 5 colour groups, so you get more colours in one pack!The IN COLOR pack has 40 sheets, 4 each of 5 colours. The Brights , Subtles , Regals and Neutrals all have 40 sheets, 10 colors in each pack, 2 each; each pack has 2 sheets with double-sided designs. These new paper ‘stacks’ have a glue padding (like a notepad) on one end. (some of you may remember the 6x6 pads that were offered occassionally in the past) Now, No excuses not to have a co-ordinated project using our Top quality cardstocks and designer series papers. All are also acid free for your scrapbooking convenience. Please let me know if you would like a new catalog. Call me 250-545-1072 or email me Happy Stamping! Val

I feel so bad! But I also havent been stamping. It has just been too hectic. I have to say, with so many people asking, I am planning some classes again for the Fall. The new catalog is also very inspiring! Want one??? I have them at my place, Just $12 each. If you are still looking for last year's copy, I am selling them for $7each and I only have a few left. Over the next couple of weeks (and I can't promise that it will be daily) whenever I have a few minutes, I will feature some of the new products here. Many of you may have heard by now, the 48 colors have been re-vamped. This will be my first feature, so watch for it soon! Happy Stamping! Val

Oh so exciting! The much-awaited release of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Ups! state-of-the-art Digital Crafting Software, Now Available! You don't want to wait to purchase this fabulous new software. All of the exclusive Stampin' Up! Colors are included, including In Colors from the past two years; Dozens of the most popular stamp sets along with Simply Scrappin' Kits, ribbons, brads, hardware, punches, embellishments and more! If you were to purchase all the stamp sets separately that are included in this software package, you would spend more than $1000, and that's just for the stamped images. What can you do with My Digital Software? Obviously, it makes scrapbooking so simple and quick. Whether you want to use the pages as you design them on the screen or print them out and add your own embellishments and layers (Hybrid projects), this software will have you plowing through your back-logged photographs and turning them into works-of-art in no time. You can also de...

Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone brads. From July 13–19, they're just $10.99—over 30% off the regular price of $15.95! Order online or directly from me. Hurry, this special is over at the end of the week!

My clubs will be once again starting shortly. Sign up soon to reserve your spot. The catalogues are in so if you come by, sign up then you can HAVE the new catalogue in your hot little hands immediately. I will not have time in the next few weeks for a catalog reveal, so please email me to sign up. Here are some questions I've had about clubs over the years I've been offering them. What is a Club? Each month the same club members get together in my studio to learn new techniques, make projects and have fun. The club runs for seven consecutive months and each member commits to spending a minimum of $30 per month (before shipping/taxes) from choices in the catalogue(s). You make the projects for FREE each month. What are the benefits? You get a turn at being the hostess once in the seven month cycle and earn free hostess only benefits and stamp sets! What if I can't make it to club? No problem - Your project will be completed for you if you are unable to come - you just send...

Sizzix? you are wondering what is this? It is a personal Die Cut machine. A few years ago, Sizzix was all the rage. Since then, many other machines have come onto the market. I am sooooo excited!. For all of you who waited on buying the "ahem" cuttle mug...(sp I know) this is EVEN better! larger area, able to handle larger paper all dies and folders are compatible (different company's) create project for both scrapbooking and cardmaking The Big Shot works with ALL competitive dies, and the steel rule dies can cut through an impressive list of 50 different materials , including fabric, foil, and chipboard. It's important to note that there are different types of dies. Originals, Bigz, and Bigz XL dies. These steel ruled dies cut through virtually any material and multiple sheets of card stock and Designer Series paper. Sizzlets dies. These dies are small and detailed, often creating scored or perforated details. These dies cut through thin materials, and multiple sheet...

Need to “Schedule” Some Time to Stamp?Hey, we’re ALL busy women, so why is it that the things we enjoy the most always seem to get left out of our busy schedules?It’s important to make time for YOU in between everything you do for your job & your family.Why not schedule one night a month for a fun night out with the girls to learn new Stampin' projects & techniques? Oh, did I mention you can save a bundle, too?It’s Easy to Do:Join my Stampers’ Club!!This group will meet monthly at my place (attendance is optional, of course) where you will get to make FREE projects that night. If your schedule won't allow you to make it to the classes, it's still worth joining the Club for all the other benefits you'll receive … without having to clean house or invite guests to host a workshop! *Your monthly order commitment is only $37.50 of product per month for a 6 month period.Club members receive the new "Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalogue" on their first night...

Ok, I am so thrilled to be a Grandma! Addison (see previous post) is so adorable and gives me much "Love and Happiness" that I have to share some "LOVE and HAPPINESS" with you. Here's how it will work: Leave a comment with this posting about anything, especially "baby" or "baby & stamping" related. Leave me a link as well if you have some online samples. We will leave this for one week, and on Friday Feb 29 (leap year too ;) I will make a random drawing and announce the winner. What will you win? You will receive from me, the "Love and Happiness" rubons shown with this posting. These are great for both Stamping and Scrapbooking as they are acid free and scrapbook safe. The package includes 4 sheets, Black, White, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip...in the images shown. You can use Rub ons on paper and most nonporous surfaces including glass, photos, clipboards, candles and more. (check the photo here for a sample) The only limit wil...

At long last... I will post the sample of what the gals did on club night... the card ones are easier to post since my samples of the scrapbooking nights don't have any photos on them yet. I better get them printed eh? anyways, this card is called a "Shadow box card" it is very simple to make yet very effective! It fits in a regular 4.25 x 5.5 envelope as well. Here also is Susan's page this month. She has not journaled on it as it is self explanitory.