Changed Again

Sorry, I couldn't help it. They say a change is as good as a holiday. I am getting braver and think that I should be able to add my own title image soon. This blog layout will give me more flexibility to add to it. Should it stay or should it go?

Ooops

I love the new Stampin' Up catalogue. It is beautifully presented with lovely glossy pages, and it is jam packed with so many fantastic things. I should mention that there are a few small errors in it. These errors have been corrected on the website catalogue but not in the printed catalogues.

One error is that the image on page 132 of the Five-in-One Card Cover is incorrect. The above picture is the correct picture.

The Blossoms Abound Stamp set(108755) on page 79 is a two step stampin' set.  The logo for this is missing.

There are 40 C6 envelopes in each pack on page 132 (106588 & 106589) not 20 as stated. Yes!

The Always Artichoke 1/4" grosgrain ribbon on page 146 is actually the same colour as Always Artichoke.  The blue swatch is incorrect.

The punch at the bottom of page 88 is misnamed.  The item code and price listed are for the 1" circle punch, not the the 1-3/8" circle punch.

Although this is not listed as an error, the stamp set Wonderful Favourites(page 119) is a bargain.  23 stamps for $39.95. Brilliant.

I hope this makes the catalogue clearer for you.  Please send a comment if you have any queries about the new catalogue.  

Link to New Catalogue

If you can't wait to have the new Stampin' Up catalogue in your hands, here is a  link to the catalogue on  the customer website. Why not send me a comment about which products or stamp sets you like the best. 

New Catalogues

The 2008-2009 Idea book & Catalogue is now available!  It is truly beautiful and I have a wish list that is 3 A4 sheets long.  My family has been very neglected. There are so many lovely things to look at.  New rhinestones, ribbons, rub-ons, patterned papers and my favourite new accessory is the textured 12 x 12 cardstock.  Of course the catalogue has lots of new stamp sets and it has kept quite a few favourites from last year.

If you would like a copy of the new catalogue, please contact me.  They are free if you host a workshop or alternatively, you can purchase one.  They retail for $12.95 but I am selling them for $10.00 for the month of April (if you do not live in the Albany area P&H is additional).

I hope you love the new catalogue as much as I do.

Almost Goodbye Retired List

Today is the last day to buy products from Stampin' Up!s Summer Mini Catalogue.  It is also the last day of the retired list but there are 3 products that were missed from the list that SU! have published.  This means that these three stamp sets can be ordered for another 15 days until the 15th April or while quantities last.  

108721     All About U                $53.95      Page 115

108761     Business Boosters        $49.95      Page 108

108769    Aida Cloth                   $33.95     Page 105

Contact me if you would like me to order any of these stamps for you.

So Proud

This is Sarina's card.  I want to say thanks to Sarina for this lovely card.  Our scrapbooking group has been corrupted into making cards and Sarina has been pressured to go with the flow.  I am very proud of her and love this card.  

PANIC

There are only a few days to go until we can no longer order from the 2007/2008 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue.  The Summer Mini Catalogue also comes to an end on the 31 March.  None of the beautiful papers or ribbons in the mini will be available after this date.  I am particularly sad to be seeing Stem Silhouettes going knowing it will not be in the new catalogue.  French flair, Love Matters, Edgy Eloquence, Big Blooms, Long Time Friend, Easy Eloquence, Happy Thoughts and Best Bar Codes are now available for only a few days.  If you love any of these sets from the mini catalogue or you are considering any items on the retired list, now is the time to order. Another item not listed on the retired list is Spring Flowers and Spring Showers designer papers, these papers don't seem to be available after March 31st.

Linda's card.

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This card was by Linda.  The large tag card was made using Stampin' Up!  spring flowers paper.  I love this card.  The lovely embellishments, the personal touch of having my name on it, etc.  It is fabulous and it is fascinating on the inside and outside.  (The Spring flowers and Spring flowers paper was not listed in the retired list but it doesn't seem to be in the new catalogue coming out in April so if you love these papers you only have a few days to order it.)

Older not wiser

Today is my birthday and I  had such a relaxing day.  The kids had the day off school as part of the Easter holidays so we spent the morning at the park with a big group of friends.  Then a friend took my kids home for the afternoon. Thanks Linda! I have spent the free time re-arranging my craft room. I love the new shelves and draws I got for my birthday.  I will post a photo when I am happy with the way it looks. Other presents included a new mobile phone, nestabilities and a subscription to a scrapbooking magazine.  I am so spoilt.  My hubby just rang to say he is heading home to cook tea.  Can life be any nicer?

Of course you have to see the great cards that I received.  Talk about wow factor.   The card above was made by Nancy.  I love the black, white and red theme.