Sorry I missed last Monday's post... just too many things going on! Does December sometimes get away from you as well? After being out of town for many days in November, I'm finally beginning to feel like I'm catching up with the many tasks that needed my attention.
Have you mailed your Christmas cards yet? Or should I be asking if you've started your Christmas cards yet??? If you need a break from making and sending Christmas cards this year, I'm sure your friends and relatives will understand. If you just cannot face the task or if you just plain don't have time, why not consider sending New Year's cards in January? Or maybe send Valentines in February. It's quite routine to receive Christmas cards in December, but just think of the pleasant surprise of getting a New Year's card or a Valentine!
As a demonstrator, I was able to place a pre-order for products in the new Occasions catalog. Now those new stamp sets, DSP, and accessories are just sitting here on my desk, awaiting the day when I will have time to unwrap them and actually create something with them. It is frustrating, but Christmas preparations take precedence over playing with new goodies, unfortunately.
To pass the time while you are waiting to see some of the new stuff in action, I've got a quick and easy card for you today, made with the Hearts Come Home set (#145416, $21.00) on page 39 of the Holiday catalog. The good news is that this set is carrying over into the new Occasions catalog, as are the matching Edgelit dies.
However, the stamp set and dies will not be bundled in the new catalog, so if you want both for the bundled price, you'll need to get them before the Holiday catalog ends on January 2nd....(#146068, $47.50).
The colors aren't the best in this photo... sorry about that! The card base is Whisper White, the top panel is Crumb Cake. I used one of the Layering Oval Framelits to cut out the scalloped oval. The houses are stamped in Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive.
The ribbon is Cherry Cobbler and is found on page 198 of the annual catalog (#144117). I have to admit that I was naughty and used the discontinued oval punch for the sentiment. I cannot explain how Stampin'Up! chose to discontinue this very basic and popular punch. I've decided that most of you probably already have this punch, so it is OK to use it once in a while. If you don't own it, I suggest the new Pretty Label punch (#143715) on page 207 of the annual catalog or the very popular Everyday Label punch (#144668) on page 12 of the holiday catalog.
The big news for today is that Stampin'Up! is giving us one more day of FREE shipping. It started last night at 11pm Pacific Time and ends tonight at 10:59 Pacific Time (which is 11:59 Mountain Time... Utah is on Mountain Time). Order as much or as little as you want... you won't pay even a dime for shipping!
Please use the December Host Code QK66QF7K when placing an order under $150. If your order is at least $40, I will add your name to my December Host Code drawing for a free host stamp set.
If your order is $50 or more, I will also add your name to my 50-50 board for each $50 you spend. When all 50 spaces on the board are full, I draw one name for a $50 gift certificate.
Speaking of gift certificates... I've got them for sale! Just let me know the amount and I'll get one in the mail to you. Gift certificates are the perfect gift for your friends and relatives who love stamping. You send me a check, give the certificate as a gift and when the recipient is ready, they email me to let me know what they'd like to order. I place the order and the merchandise is delivered directly to them. What an easy way to give a gift!
I hope all is well with each one of you! May the week ahead be a good one. I'm sending happy holiday thoughts your way!
Hugs,
Susan
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