Happy 2019!!! New Year-New Resolution

New Year's resolutions- really??? Most of the time these go by the wayside after the first week- UGH! But this year, I have decided to make one that I just might be able to keep

 In Horace, the phrase is part of the longer carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, which can be translated as "Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow (the future)". The ode says that the future is unforeseen and that one should not leave to chance future happenings, but rather one should do all one can today to make one's future better. 

2018 was quite the struggle- I lost three very dear friends and saw their lives taken away way too soon. ): My heart has been reflecting on this and I know that I have no control over my expiration date, but I do have control over how I live (or accept) every day going forward! I am going to (as best as I can) live in the moment, be happier, less stressed and hopefully create joy for those around me. Wish me luck on this resolution, it truly is one that I would love to accomplish.
 
Have a blessed and safe New Year! May we all have peace, good health, fulfill our resolutions and prosper in all areas of our lives! God Bless

Beautiful Floral

"Wonderful Romance"- one of the new stamp sets in the 2019 Occasions catalog coming out on January 3! Come join me for the Product Share class and see all of the beautiful things this Suite can offer! Click HERE for more info and to register. :) Linda

2018 Is Almost Over and So IS....

The Year End Closeout is almost over, don't forget to check it all out before it's all gone. Last day is January 2nd! :)

Occasions and SAB Catalogs are Almost HERE and Featured Item Of The Week

Plus every week I am going to post a FEATURED ITEM that you may never know you even needed, LOL! 
This week is the Take Your Pick Tool.

I have similar tools that will work, but this is all inclusive- one little tool for at least 4 different tasks! Tacky end to pick up small embellishments that just don't cooperate on the end of your finger nail, mini spatula that helps you "unstick" two pieces that shouldn't be stuck together UGH, stylus to poke out those little paper danglers left on your framelits! You will love this tool! :)

Ta DA- January Product Share Is.......

We will be using the Wonderful Romance Stamp set and coordinating Wonderful Floral Framelits for the January 26 Product Share Class. These are both in the new Occasions catalog that will be coming out on Jan 3, 2019!!

This class is a 'Real Steal" at only $50 (plus tax)! You will receive both the stamp set and framelits and I will pay your shipping and provide you with all of your materials to make these cards. You will ALSO receive your choice of one of the products in the new Sale-A-Bration catalog! All that for $50! Plus if you have a friend attend, you receive a $5 instant coupon to be used on ANY order the day of the class.

You MUST RSVP no later than January 10th so I can preorder your product! I will also display a few other ways to use this beautiful set- I can't wait for you to see these!! Please JOIN me for this awesome class!!  ")
Also don't forget about the Card Buffet on Jan 10 and repeated again on Jan 12. More details and to RSVP just click HERE.

Hugs, Linda 

Have a Very Merry and Blessed Christmas

Thank you to all my blog followers, friends, family and stampers who I have yet to meet. I hope that your Christmas is filled with joy and love. Hugs, Linda

Unveiling December Paper Pumpkin

Such a cute calendar!!! Are you a Paper Pumpkiner?? If not now is a great time to JOIN.

 

Paper Pumpkin and Animal Outing Go Wild for Valentine’s Day. This one of my favorite stamp sets, so this will be a super cute PP to have!

Join HERE and get a gift in the mail every month! :)

YAHOO- SALE -A-BRATION Starting Soon!!!!

OMG- Can't Wait for Sale-A-Bration to start!!! If you don't know what that is, I will tell you! It is FREE STUFF! Yes FREE! Now you can see my excitment. Anytime you spend $50 or more (before tax and shipping) in one of the current catalogs, you qualify for FREE products in the SAB catalog. There is no limit to how many you can earn!
One of the best perks:

Attend one of my PRODUCT SHARE WORKSHOPS thru March 31, 2019 and you get a FREE SAB item automatically!! Check out more infor on these classes HERE. Watch for Jan 3rd launch and you will be able to see all of the great new paper, embellishments and stamp sets!! Hugs, Linda

Clearance Rack Has Been Reloaded

Check out the Year End Closeouts HERE!  They add to this list weekly but remember only while supplies last! :)

January, 2019 Card Buffet

Welcome to my first January Card Buffet Class which will be held on Thursday, January 10 and repeated on Saturday, January 12, 2019. I am super excited about this event and the future ones we have planned.

What is a Card Buffet? Well first of all it gives you choices of times, card styles and quantities! Great huh? You pick the time you can attend, how many cards you would like to purchase and which cards you would like to make. Buy as many as you like- the sky is the limit!!!

So check out my OPEN HOUSE TIMES and Dates HERE and get yourself on over. If you could shoot me an RSVP, that would be great, but not necessary.
Here is a sneak peek at the cards you can choose from....

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Loss Of A Friend

My heart is heavy and weeping today since I found out about the passing of my dear friend, Dee, yesterday. She was a wonderful friend, avid stamper and beloved co-worker! I will miss her dearly and know that we will meet again one day. Rest well my friend, we will miss you! Big Warm Hugs

 

November 2018 Paper Pumpkin- Unboxed

Big Year End CloseOut Sale Starts Today

 

     Only 19 days until Christmas!  Are you working on your festive crafty projects?   Just a note too that if you are ordering (or someone ordering a gift for you) anything that you want in time for Christmas, that Thursday, Dec. 6th is the last day to ensure Christmas delivery.   

 

 

Click Here for YEAR END CLOSEOUT Products! Remember supplies are while they last ONLY, so if you have a favorite, order them now :)

 

Also starting today all my customers can order the new Stamparatus  carry bag!! If you don't have this fanatastic positioning tool yet, click HERE to find out why you NEED IT!

 

 

Annual Christmas Party Fun!!!!

Saturday was my 9th Annual Christmas Luncheon and what a blast!!! I am so grateful for all of my Stampin'Sistas! Unfortunately not everyone could join us, but they are always in our hearts and prayers! Thank you to everyone who brought me gifts!!! Susie, Janet, Sharon, Kari and Jeanette, you guys are too much!

Here is some of the fun we had-

Sharon and her beautiful stocking

Jeanette working diligently on he projects

Kari relaxing with the new Occasions catalog!

Susie going at the Big Shot

Super cute from Sharon and Janet!!!

Thank you Jeanette Love all my goodies!

 Be sure to check out all the new classes on my stampin up
calendar! It will be a fun year ahead! :) Love, Linda

Last Day to Place YOUR ORDERS on Tools and Ink

Check out the clearance prices till Wednesday, Nov 28th!

Can't wait until Saturday, my Annual Stampin'UP! Christmas party! I hope the girls love it! I will post pictures next week and show you all the fun!! :) Linda

Stampin' Up Holiday Extravaganza Sale!!

SIX DAYS. 

THREE SALES. 

ONE SPECTACULAR PROMOTION!

 I hope you are ready to save BIG, because Stampin' Up is throwing a SPECTACULAR six day promotion with exclusive, limited time deals.

The Holiday Extravaganza will run for six days. 

During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! 

Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

10% off of an order over $69.50 is, effectively, free shipping. We all LOVE free shipping, right? What a great reason to place an order at (or around) $70 during each two-day sale!! 

Friday & Saturday: 10% off Paper and Embellishments

This is a great time to stock up on your cardstock and Designer paper/products Look through your stash and see what you're running low on and make a list! Don't forget those amazing Stampin' Up envelopes! 

Sunday and Monday: 10% off Stamps and Kits

This is a great time to get those stamps that have been on your wish list for a while. Better yet- send the link to a loved one and tell them thats what you want for Christmas! And, don't forget to take advantage of those Kits- they make GREAT Christmas gifts for tweens, teens, moms, sisters, aunts- anyone!! 

Tuesday and Wednesday: 10% off Tools and Ink

Have you bought the new ink pads yet? Now's your chance to get them at a discount! The new design is so great plus we have so many new colors! Also, adhesive is included in this category! Everyone need adhesive! Add it to the list! 

A few things to know: There are some exclusions to these lists. To see what is included, click on the sale banner on the Stampin' Up store front each day. And, as always, things are limited to "while supplies last." 

Don't forget to check out my "Schedule of Events"  2019 is going to be a very fun year!

 :) Linda

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving

I am always happy when Thanksgiving approaches because this festive occasion gives me the opportunity to appreciate and express my gratitude to all those with whom I have had the pleasure of serving.
Thanks so much for what you’ve done for me this year. I hope that you’re surrounded with the love of your family and friends on this holiday.
Wishing you blessings of health and happiness on
Thanksgiving & always! 

Love and Hugs Linda :)

Convention Swaps and Sneak Peek

There were so many fun new products that we got to see last week at Convention! The new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs will be out January 3rd! If you have ordered from me in the last 12 months, you will receive a copy for free either in person (for my local sistas) or by snail mail in mid December! Here are some of the make-n-takes we did!

 This is the beautiful tool case that we received as a gift! I understand these will be available after the first to all of our customers!

This was one of my swaps I made and look at all the beautiful ones I received in return from all over the globe!

Glad to be home, but what a special treat it was to celebrate Stampin'Up's! 30th birthday with them! ")