Out With the Old--In With the New

The new Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog has been released and it is full of new stamp sets, paper, and accessories. Plus lots of new dies--bigz, sizzlets, originals, embosslits--and texturz plates to go with the Big Shot. My two new favorite stamp sets are the Fifth Avenue Floral (it coordinates with product in the new Decor Elements Catalog) and Thoughts & Prayers. Check out these and other new products in the side bar.

To celebrate the arrival of the new catalog, I hosted a workshop (more like a party!) last night. We played with some of the new punches, paper and stamp sets. Thirteen ladies made the following cards:

Love You Much Bundle

Stampin' Up!'s Love You Much Bundle contains the perfect products to create fun and fanciful Valentine's Day projects that say "I love you" from the heart. And from now through January 31, 2009, you can purchase the Love You Much Bundle at 20% off the retail value!

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Masculine Cards

I cleaned my table off again for the umpteenth time and am attempting five new cards for the Cards for Men Workshop I am planning for February. In the process, I found the following card which I really like at Stamp, Paper, Scissors (too bad I do not have this stamp set):


Then I realized I never posted the cards from last year's Cards for Men Workshop. So here are ideas from last year. Want to see fresh ideas, be sure to sign up for the Cards for Men Workshop on Saturday, February 7th or Tuesday, February 10th.

Out with the Old -- In with the New

Happy New Year!!!It always amazes me how much goes into the holiday season and then poof it is over. Lots of new things coming this month from Stampin' Up! including a brand new Idea Book & Catalog. Check back often.