Sending Christmas thanks

 

Today I made a couple of these thank-you cards for wonderful Christmas gifts - one for my kids' grandparents, and the second for the lady I help out. I started with a Whisper White card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") and added a layer of Pool Party card stock. You might recognize the designer paper even though it's retired. The only stamp set used is also retired and called Four You. I used a tag topper punch on a 2" x 3" piece of Whisper White for the tag and added the ruffled ribbon and button with twine.

 

I find there's always someone to thank and something for which to be grateful. I'm excited to start my family's Good Things jar - a jar where we'll write a weekly good thing that happened to us, date it, and put it in a jar. Then on New Year's Eve 2016, we'll sit down and go through our Good Things.

 

Here's wishing you a wonderful 2016 full of your own good things.

Christmas card, weekly deals and 2016

Weekly Deals

Here are the last weekly deals of 2015, so enjoy! The new Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-Bration Catalog go live on January 5, 2016. Right now, though, there are these terrific deals, along with items found on the Clearance Rack.

I don't know about you, but I'll be making thank-you cards today and tomorrow. I'm down to zero in my stash! At the top is one of the Christmas cards made with stamps I purchased downtown. The town where I live is also known as Little Norway. Inside the card it says "God Jul" or Merry Christmas in Norwegian. I used retired SU! specialty designer paper and SU! markers.

I saw this idea about filling a jar with good things that happen every week and decided to do it! I think it'd be wonderful sitting down with family and friends at the end of the year and reading good things. Such a great way to end the year on a positive note! I wish you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2016.

	Amazing Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 134225 Regular Price: $29.00 US/$36.00 CAN Discounted Price: $21.75 US/$27.00 CAN
	Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 133727 Regular Price: $8.50 US/$10.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.38 US/$7.88 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine Item # 134575 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Ornate Tag Topper Punch Item # 137416 Regular Price: $23.00 US/$28.00 CAN Discounted Price: $17.25 US/$21.00 CAN

Color Me Irresistible for Weekly Deal

Weekly Deals

It's been a wonderful week since you last heard from me. We put together a 1,000-piece Christmas puzzle. That was fun! I've baked so many different kinds of goodies, packaging them up different ways and with different ribbons and tags for friends and neighbors. And I've had visits from a couple of nieces - always a nice treat! If I haven't said it yet - Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoy a wonderful time with friends and family.

But the real reason you're here - to check out the Weekly Deals! And here they are:

	Color Me Irresistible Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 138439 Regular Price: $13.00 US/$16.00 CAN Discounted Price: $9.75 US/$12.00 CAN
	Silver Glimmer Paper Item # 135314 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Daffodil Delight 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Item # 134559 Regular Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.50 US/$5.63 CAN
	Be The Star Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 135731 Regular Price: $29.00 US/$36.00 CAN Discounted Price: $21.75 US/$27.00 CAN

Great paper, tags and framelits for Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

Happy Tuesday! I've got a long to-do list this week, including filling out and mailing more Christmas cards, and making more tags. I've been making all kinds of holiday goodies - many with my daughter - for the past week. My family loves that... and there's some bagged up and ready for delivery to friends and neighbors. Best of all, I get to enjoy lunch at a new-to-me restaurant with one of my friends and a fellow crafter. It's going to be a great day! I hope you enjoy yours.

Oh, and if you don't remember, the Weekly Deals are good thru Monday night. Be sure to check out the additions to the Clearance Rack too. Not only will these save you money when you make your own gifts, many make great gifts all by themselves!

	Cherry On Top Cotton Paper Assortment Item # 138308 Regular Price: $7.00 US/$8.75 CAN Discounted Price: $5.25 US/$6.56 CAN
	Handpicked Framelits Dies Item # 137361 Regular Price: $25.00 US/$31.00 CAN Discounted Price: $18.75 US/$23.25 CAN
	Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 138442 Regular Price: $8.00 US/$10.00 CAN Discounted Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN
	Tag A Bag Accessory Pack Item # 138381 Regular Price: $8.00 US/$10.00 CAN Discounted Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN

Precision base plate on Weekly Deal

Weekly Deals

Take advantage of these great deals this week. They're good thru Monday night!

My daughter and I finally got some Christmas decorations up inside the house. It makes a difference. I think her favorite piece is a countdown to Christmas - she knew exactly where to put that! We have been doing crafts almost every weekend. One weekend we made a fresh boxwood wreath, then a gingerbread house, baking cookies.... Life is good. I hope it is for you, too.

	Bitty Banners Framelits Dies Item # 129267 Regular Price: $15.00 US/$18.50 CAN Discounted Price: $11.25 US/$13.88 CAN
	Precision Base Plate Item # 139684 Regular Price: $25.00 US/$31.00 CAN Discounted Price: $18.75 US/$23.25 CAN
	Iced Rhinestone Embellishments Item # 139637 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks Item # 133777 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN

Weekly Deals and Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar

Weekly Deals

There's only a month left to order from the Holiday Catalog, then the Occasions Catalog will be here and our Sale-a-bration Event! Fun, fun and more fun! It's been a wonderfully relaxing day of baking snickerdoodle cookies (my son's favorite) and stamping some gift tags. I hope you're enjoying December so far. The kids and I participate in the Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar. Yesterday (Day 1) was to phone someone you haven't talked to in quite awhile. Today, it's picking up trash. I love that these small acts really brighten others' days. I've included the link above if you'd like to do the Acts of Kindness with me.

	Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 138441 Regular Price: $8.00 US/$10.00 CAN Discounted Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN
	Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 137364 Regular Price: $7.50 US/$9.25 CAN Discounted Price: $5.63 US/$6.94 CAN
	Gold Glimmer Paper Item # 133719 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 138326 Regular Price: $6.50 US/$8.00 CAN Discounted Price: $4.88 US/$6.00 CAN

Sparkly Christmas products on Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

There are still great deals to be had these last few days of November. Check out the Online Extravaganza here - http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=100600 - and the Clearance Rack, and add items from the Holiday Catalog and/or annual catalog. There are so many ideas. The hard part is deciding where to start!

These weekly deals shown below are good thru Monday night, so don't delay!

	Embellished Ornaments Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 139756 Regular Price: $28.00 US/$34.00 CAN Discounted Price: $21.00 US/$25.50 CAN
	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper Item # 135315 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Berry Merry Photopolymer Stamp Set Item # 139768 Regular Price: $17.00 US/$21.00 CAN Discounted Price: $12.75 US/$15.75 CAN
	Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack Item # 139594 Regular Price: $10.00 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $7.50 US/$9.38 CAN

Online Extravaganza starts Monday, Nov. 23

November 23-30, save up to 50 percent on select products during our week-long Online Extravaganza! To make it even better, there will be flash sales that last 24 hours on November 23 and November 30, the first and last days of Online Extravaganza. But remember: Online Extravaganza savings are only available while supplies last, so get them while you can!

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2015/11_November/Online%20Extravaganza/Online_Extravaganza_Products_US.pdf

Details:

• Dates: November 23-30, 2015
• Two 24-hour flash sales for specific products will happen during this promotion: one on November 23 and one on November 30.
• Past Paper Pumpkin kits and kit refills in Online Extravaganza are available for purchase by subscribers and non-subscribers.
• Bundles featured in Online Extravaganza will exist only during Online Extravaganza.
• There is no minimum purchase necessary for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will range from 20 to 50 percent.
• Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.  
• Deadline:
  • Online orders must be placed by Monday, November 30, 2015 at 10:50 PM (PST)

Make or give a great gift - a wreath - and save money

Weekly Deals

I'm always looking for unique gifts for friends and family, so when I saw the Season to Season Wreath Kit below, I was thrilled! And since it's at the top of Stampin' Up!'s Weekly Deals this week, you can SAVE MONEY. Love it!

The other items available thru Monday, Nov. 23, will help you create great Christmas cards - card stock, framelits and a stamp set. Just bring the ink!

As a reminder, you may order any weekly deal items along with Clearance Rack, Holiday Catalog and annual catalog products. Make that list and see how many gifts you can check off!

	Season To Season Wreath Project Kit Item # 139645 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.25 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.94 CAN
	Season Of Cheer Cardstock Pack Item # 139591 Regular Price: $7.00 US/$8.75 CAN Discounted Price: $5.25 US/$6.56 CAN
	Snow Friends Framelits Dies Item # 139664 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Jolly Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 139873 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN

Punches and metallic doilies for Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

It's a lovely fall day here. The sun is shining, the fall leaves look so pretty, and there's a crispness in the air. Here's a look at the Weekly Deals, which are available to order online thru Monday, November 16.

I've been asked to put together a Fat Tuesday float for my Lions club. The local casino picks 20 nonprofits to decorate red wagons Mardi Gras style. Every organization is guaranteed to receive $500, but there's a $3,000 first prize, $2,000 second prize and $1,000 third prize. Here's hoping!

	Snow Flurry Punch Item # 139680 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	Metallic Foil Doilies Item # 138392 Regular Price: $4.00 US/$5.00 CAN Discounted Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN
	Perfect Pines Framelits Dies Item # 139665 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Festive Flower Builder Punch Item # 139682 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN

Punch, piercing and patterns on Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

So much has happened in the past couple of weeks, but that's going back a ways. My teenagers still love Halloween. I made mummy hot dogs (with strips of crescent rolls and mustard eyes) and caramel apples for the first time ever. Both were huge successes - especially with my daughter. She hung out with her best friend and took a neighbor foster kid trick-or-treating. The candy she collected was a bonus!

It's hard to believe we're in November. I took down the Halloween decorations yesterday and added more fall items to the entryway and guest bathroom for a festive look. Today, I baked dog treats, cleaned and reorganized my spice cabinet, and washed a few loads of laundry. It was sunny and nice out, which felt wonderful. I tried a new slow cooker chicken thigh recipe too. Even though my hubby and kids ate almost all of it, they don't want it added to my repertoire of dinners. Ha!

Anyway, on to this week's deals:

	Flower Medallion Punch Item # 137417 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 133778 Regular Price: $8.00 US/$10.00 CAN Discounted Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN
	Happy Patterns Decorative Masks Item # 138313 Regular Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.50 US/$5.63 CAN
	Old Olive Baker's Twine Item # 134579 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN

15% off stamps thru October 23

 

Yes, you read that right! For any stamps* you purchase October 19-23, you’ll save 15 percent off the retail value. It’s really that simple, and it’s really that exciting, so don’t miss out on this limited-time sale! (*Excludes bundles, host, and rotary stamps.)

 

Weekly Deals

When you order stamps at a discount (above), you can also pick up a few items below that are also discounted this week. It's a win-win situation! Keep in mind upcoming birthdays, holidays, crafty friends who might appreciate a fun punch or Washi tape.

	Bow Builder Punch Item # 137414 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	2014-2016 In Color Designer Washi Tape Item # 138382 Regular Price: $8.00 US/$10.00 CAN Discounted Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN
	File Tabs Edgelits Dies Item # 133729 Regular Price: $11.00 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.25 US/$10.13 CAN
	Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum Item # 133364 Regular Price: $11.00 US/$13.75 CAN Discounted Price: $8.25 US/$10.31 CAN

Four deals this week

Weekly Deals

I've been up to my ears helping with a fund-raising auction and am super late posting this week's deals. You can still take advantage of these discounts when you order by Monday night. Then on Tuesday, there will be new weekly deals.

Our auction brought in approximately $20,000 after expenses. What's so wonderful is that this money all goes right back into our community.

I spent 5-1/2 hours working in the back yard with my hubby. We seriously trimmed a yew, apple and plum trees. Now that a chainsaw was taken to them, we get a lot more light! It's like reclaiming lost space. I love it! Hopefully, too, the trim will bring the fruit lower where we can reach it. Squirrels made off with many of our plums this year.

My fingers are sore from the raking, shoveling, weeding and branch tugging I did today. I tried putting branches into a chipper and the machine whipped it around so a smaller branch hit my index finger. Instant bruise. Needless to say, after that I let my hubby stuff branches into the machine. I later added leaves I'd raked (those go in way easier), then spread the chips and mulch around.

	Metal Rimmed Pearls Item # 138394 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Classy Designer Buttons Item # 138393 Regular Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.50 US/$5.63 CAN
	Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 134570 Regular Price: $7.00 US/$8.75 CAN Discounted Price: $5.25 US/$6.56 CAN
	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks Item # 133777 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN

Gusseted cello bags, embellishment on Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

Have you checked out this week's deals yet? I'm a day late, but you can save a few bucks on these items thru next Monday evening when you place an online order. There are so many great products - especially if you're crafting holiday goodies for friends and family.

We attended my niece's wedding this past weekend - talk about creativity! My niece and her friends decorated several chalkboards with the wedding info, agenda, and menu, and they made a couple of photo backgrounds with burlap, lace and festive banners. There were photo collages, an old ladder with framed photos of loved ones who have passed with candles on each step of the ladder. Everything was just so pretty. My daughter and I grew herbs and put them in small mason jars tied with navy bows and tags with the wedding date, the bride and groom's names and the kind of herb on a tag hanging by linen thread for the wedding favors. Centerpieces were babies breath in quart-sized mason jars with burlap and lace adhered around the middle and a bow of 1/4" satin navy ribbon. Even the crate for wedding cards was decorated with a mini banner. There are so many great uses for Stampin' Up! product.

	Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die Item # 133724 Regular Price: $43.00 US/$53.00 CAN Discounted Price: $32.25 US/$39.75 CAN
	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill Item # 129027 Regular Price: $7.50 US/$9.25 CAN Discounted Price: $5.63 US/$6.94 CAN
	Metallics Sequin Assortment Item # 138390 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	White Perfect Accents Item # 138416 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Old Olive Baker's Twine Item # 134579 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Gusseted Cellophane Bags Item # 133770 Regular Price: $4.50 US/$5.75 CAN Discounted Price: $3.38 US/$4.31 CAN