Just A Few Reasons...

why I SO want the Pop-up Three Tier Cake Die (used with the Big Shot die cutting machine) from Stampin' Up!

These examples by Mary Jo Albright




This example from Michelle Tech


These two examples from Heather Summers
(She used it upside down as a flower pot. How clever!)




When I first saw this die I couldn't see past the "cake" to all of these wonderful ideas! Thanks to all of these super creative ladies, now I HAVE to have it!

The good news...
It's on sale this week only for $25.49 instead of $39.95! I'm totally snatching it up at that price. The sale ends this weekend so email me at r.ricks@mchsi.com before Saturday evening (October 17th) and place your order to take advantage of this awesome deal!

On another note...since Monday is just around the corner, (I can not believe tomorrow is Friday. Where did the week go?) I think I'll just wait until Monday to post my Make & Take. Sorry I'm a slacker this week!

Have wonderful evening.

Room Redo...

Over the last month we've been reorganizing almost every room in our home Clean Sweep style. Lots of purging and reorganizing. I have really enjoyed "spring" cleaning even though it is already fall. Rearraging the kids rooms left furniture that I didn't want to get rid of and didn't have room to store so I was left with finding a place for it all. Well, it ended up in my crafting spot and I love it. I have more storage room and things look and feel more organized.

You can check out my old space {here}
I was excited to be able to still use the hanging jars. My sweet husband simply unscrewed them from the bottom of the white shelves and attached them under the shelf on the desk. Perfect!

In other news...the holiday mini catalog is out and full of great new products! You can download the catalog by clicking {here}

I just recieved this new set from the mini catalog

and can't wait to create something and share it with you.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Specials...

From April 1-30, when you buy $40 in products from the Occasions Mini or host a workshop totaling $150 or more, you'll get one item from the "Under $10" page (p. 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog--FREE!

Click here to download the Mini Catalog.


Now that I'm all done with the Scrap Idol layouts I need a push to scrapbook. Let me know what Stampin' Up products you'd like to see used then I can try to include them in my projects.

Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!

I'm Lovin' It...

I'm lovin' the new stuff in the Stampin' Up mini catalog that just came out!
You've enjoyed a few sneak peeks but now you can see and order it all.

Here's some of my favs...

The window sheets that I recently used on a scrapbook page but these sheets have so many fun uses! Use them on scrapbook pages, embellish them with Rub-Ons that you then use as overlays, or layer them on card stock. Create shapes with the Big Shot die-cut machine. Sponge the edges with Craft ink to add color. Make see-through boxes and bags. There are countless options!


Another scallop punch. You know how much I love punches! They now have a scallop oval punch.


The Summer Love rub-ons are beautiful. I'm lovin' the colors, birds, butterflies...perfect.

The stamp set Good Friends has the same butterflies, branch, and fancy artisan shape. Awesome!

More Corduroy Button colors!


The paper pack offered in the mini catalog...

Lovely. The rub-ons match perfectly.

The Forrest Friends stamp set. I used the owl and deer on this page. Cute.



And so much more!

Be sure to download the mini catalog and take a look! click here
If you would like me to mail you a mini catalog email me at r.ricks@mchsi.com and include your mailing address.

Check it out and let me know which products are your favorite in my comments.

I can not believe it is already April! I will having the drawing for the Comment Rewards tomorrow. Keep those comments coming. I appreciate each one. Thanks!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Sneak Peek...

Ready to get started on your Easter projects?
Stampin' Up is making the following products available for customer purchase beginning March 1. (Wow, it's March already!) Although the Occasions Mini Catalog is not available until April 1, they wanted to give you time to create your Easter projects using the adorable new Easter stamp sets and accessories.
Aren't the bunnies cute? I just love the little chick balancing eggs on his head!
Eight Great Greeting has a little bit of everything.
The duck in Wagon Full of Fun is adorable as well. So many cute things!
Click here to place your order online 24/7.

















Also, you saw it as a sneak peek in Stampin' Up!'s Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book and Catalog (p. 202). Starting today, Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die (114517) is available to purchase ($7.95).

Exclusive Stampin' Up! design
Coordinates with Stampin' Up!'s Manhattan Collection (pg.9 of the Spring/Summer Catalog)-
Fifth Avenue Floral
Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper
Use with standard cutting pads and a Big Shot
Creates a deep, bold embossed image
Does not cut
Clear design
Sized for a standard card front

There are so many amazing promotions right now you can combine and take advantage of these promotions when you order online or at my next Stampin' Up get together!

Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Pre-Order (above)

Sale-A-Bration

Free Catalog Promotion (online or when you host a party through me)

Have a lovely Monday!