NEW COLORS FOR NEW CATALOG AND SOME OLD FAVES COMING BACK........

April Stamp Set

This is the new stamp set being offered from Stampin Up in celebration of their 25 year anniversary! Just go to this link  Best of 25 Years to see this one--- "Best of Butterflies" and any others that you may have missed! Only $14.95 per set and collect 6 out of the 12 and get one FREE!

This is not an April Fool's Day Joke!!! LOL :)

Blackboard Technique

Next Class is Scheduled for April 6 10AM-noon, we will make these cute Rain or Shine cards and learn a new technique- "Blackboard". Its really fun and easy and can be used for many occasions.
 Please RSVP by 4/2 in order to reserve a seat. Class only $15 but if you bring a friend YOUR class is FREE. You can split the cost or just keep the free class just for you, it's your choice (and our secret wink, wink).

Happy Easter Week

I can't believe one week left before Peter Cottontale gets here! Here is a really cute Easter card I cased and made for my great nieces and nephew this week. I used alot of punches and the woodgrain is from Tim Holtz (sorry SU) but love it!  The front measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/4. The back measures 5 1/2 X 5 1/4 and is scored at 1/2" and folded over to hold the card front!

The Winner of the Madison Avenue Stamp Set is....

Well it was Kim by a landslide... since no one else left a comment ):   If you don't play you can't win! Congrats Kim I will get your stamp set to you. I normally would post a pix of the prize, but I am having some trouble with my photos on my Mac. It was the one in the Sale- A- Bration catalog that is no longer available!

Congrats Kim and thanks for playing (and your lovely comments)!

Fabric Frenzy 50% OFF

Get Ready! Our Spring Fabric Frenzy Starts Monday! Seamstress or not--you'll love using our high quality Designer Fabric--especially at 50 percent off! Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more! The sale starts Monday so get ready to jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy! Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013 Available to all online at http://www.stampinsista.stampinup.net or call me at 623-875-1780 No minimum purchase required to receive the discount All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached.

126892 Essentials Designer Fabric ( $29.95) Now $14.98, 126893 Floral District Designer Fabric ($9.95) Now $4.98, 126894 Comfort Café Designer Fabric ( $9.95) Now $4.98, 125411 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric ($9.95) Now $4.98, 125412 Twitterpated Designer Fabric ($9.95) Now $4.98, 122337 Timeless Portrait Designer ( $9.95) Now $4.98, 122336 Beau Chateau Designer Fabric ($9.95) Now $4.98, 124066 Spice Cake Designer Fabric ( $9.95) Now $4.98, 122335 Flirtatious Designer Fabric ($9.95) Now $4.98, * 129308 Tea for Two Designer Fabric ( $9.95) Now $4.98,* 129307 More Amore Designer Fabric ($9.95) Now $4.98 *spring catalog

April 6 Rain or Shine Class

Here are the cards we will be making at the class. Bring a new friend and your class is FREE.

Please RSVP by April 1st (April Fools Day LOL) and watch for some blog candy this week. If you leave a comment on this post by midnight March 22nd, you will be entered into a drawing to win "The Sycamore Street" stamp set which was only available during Sale-A-Bration!
Just post a comment here!

Pop Up Posies Designer Kit

The pop-Up Posies Designer Kit #131395 comes with so many pieces that I was running out of ideas of what to do with them! So here are a couple of ideas of what to do with some of the leftovers.....

I think it's a pretty terrific bargain at only $12.95, but it get it soon since it will be available until May 31, 2013 only!

March 16th Projects

Here are the cute vintage box and matching card projects we will make tomorrow! The box is closed with a velcro button so you can reuse it over and over again. Hope you can join us for the fun!

March 16 Hostess Club, but all are invited.........

We will be making this beautiful vintage box and a matching 3 x 3 note card! I love that new flower trim!!!! Club members are FREE and all others pay the small fee of $5. Please RSVP by 3/10 and bring your own adhesive. Don't forget to visit my Website  to see details about this class and all of my up and coming future workshops. Hope to see you soon!

Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets From Stampin' UP!

To celebrate SU 25th year they have started a new monthly stamp set. Every month throughout 2013, they are introducing a stamp set that will feature single stamps from their most popular sets and introduce one new one! These stamps may never be sold again and they are only $14.95 per set. To sweeten the deal even more, if you purchase 6 or more sets over the next year, you will receive a free (value $14.95) stamp set of your choice. Just click on this link to check it out. http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1226


I also have all new classes for Summer and Fall posted at www.stampinsista.stampinup.net

March 2 Spring Class Projects....

Class starts at 10 AM- Noon. Learn "Block stamping" and receive that cute little purse up front if you bring a "new" friend to class with you. Please RSVP no later than Feb 26th so I can have the supplies ready for you!

My Wonderful Husband....

I know I don't usually post too much about personal events but I have to say....Keith out did himself this year for Valentine's Day. It IS HIS favorite holiday (as long as I can remember). He even proposed me to me on Valentine's day in 1990. He told me to get dressed up and surprised me by taking me to one of my favorite restaurants, Flemings, and he had a gorgeous bouquet of red roses all set up on the table already. He also arranged for our fave waiter, Kurt, to take care of us! What a sweetie and he truly is my favorite Valentine! Love you, honey! :)

Our 2nd Hostess Club Projects

I wanted to post the project pictures of both the inside and outside of the cards for those ladies who can not make it on Saturday! Remember class is Free to Club members and only $5 to all others!

March 2 Class-Spring Into Nature

Bring a NEW friend and receive this cute little ribbon purse you see in the front of the picture! Class fee is ONLY $15 and we will make three cards and a surprise project that day. We will be using "Nature Walk" stamp set and some new items from the spring catalog. We will also be leaning how to use an acrylic block to STAMP!?! and doing some water color painting. Class 10AM-1PM. Please bring your favorite adhesive and scissors. RSVP no later than February 26th! Hope to see you there to celebrate SPRING! Big Hugs-L

Tri Fold Card- "Ripped"

Pop Up Posy Card- Spring 2013

AND THE WINNER IS........

The blog winner of the Valentine rub ons is Pam R. I will get those off to you this week. Thanks for sharing your comments! Linda

PS Look for a new video on the pop up posy kit later today!

Rainy Day Giveaway......

YOU CAN WIN THIS CUTE LITTLE PACKAGE OF RUB ONS SIMPLY BY POSTING A COMMENT ON THIS BLOG. PLEASE POST BY MONDAY JANUARY 28TH TO BE ENTERED AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON TUESDAY ALONG WITH A BRAND NEW VIDEO FEATURING THE POP UP POSIES DESIGNER KIT! GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY THE RAINY WEEKEND IN AZ! LOVE IT!

Sycamore Street Valentine

StampinUp 25 Year anniversary

This year Stampin Up is celebrating its 25th anniversary! They are a company that has been here through thick and thin! Their products are amazing and the company stands behind everything they do! I will be attending Convention this year in July and can't wait.
Throughout 2013, they will be offering special incentives to ALL of their customers, including YOU! I will keep you updated with any information as it becomes available.
I personally wanted to thank each and everyone of you for being there! This week I will have a prize giveaway on the blog along with two new videos... so stay tuned for the drawing. Hugs

February 2 Be My Valentine Class 10AM-Noon

Just in time for that special sweetie for Valentine's Day. Class only $15 for all three projects. Must RSVP by Jan 28. We will be using glossy card, paper doilies and the "You are Loved" stamp set to create a "patterned paper " background. Come join the fun!

Kids Kookie Klass

The girls seemed to enjoy using Stampin Up's Cookie Press. They did a BEAUTIFUL job!

This little cutie made her cookie box in no time flat, with more time to enjoy the cookies! YUM

A Hard Working Beauty!

The Kookie Klass was so much. The girls really seemed to enjoy it and so did the adults! The sugar cookie recipe in the Stampin Up pressed cookie stamp box, is delicious!

December 3 Christmas Party....

Well we had our 3rd annual Christmas Party and it it was alot of fun.....

Waiting for everyone to get here!!!

 Kim and her tealight snowman

 Elizabeth and Jeanette making their mini punch Christmas cards... so cute!

 Dee, just enjoying the day stamping away!

Pam and Dee having a laugh together!

Dee, Jeanette, Elizabeth, Kim, Pam and Joy (not pictured) just made me so happy and got me into the holiday spirit! I just love those girls!!!!

Merry Merry Christmas!

January 19th Hostess Club Project

This beautiful shelf card will be our first Hostess Club project.

Stampin Sista Annual Christmas Party....

December 8 10 AM- 1 PM

Party coming up soon. Don't forget your adhesive and scissors/trimmer. Lots of food and make-n-takes and FUN! Please RSVP ASAP if you are coming to the party and you don't see your name on the list below! Thank-you!

Pam R
Dee H
Elizabeth T
Joy M (later)
Kim C
Susie G
Jeanette M
Rita H

Quicky Gift Card Holder with Crushed Flowers

Stampin Up Trimmer- WOW

We Have Our Winners....

I am SMORE Happy than you can imagine! A wonderful weekend with friends and a wonderful class on Saturday, what more could I ask for?

We have our first three stampers that signed up for the Hostess Club; Pam R, Julie A and Kristina S and they will all receive a special thank you gift from me for signing up soooo quickly for the club. Thanks ladies! There is still plenty of time and room in both the Monthly Stamp Club and the Hostess Club. If you did not receive the email earlier this week, just let me know and I will be happy to forward it to you.

Don't forget to mark your calendars (and RSVP) for the annual Christmas Party on December 8
10AM-1 PM. Have a good week. :)Linda

Up and Coming Events and Classes

NOVEMBER 3 10 AM-Noon

Bags N Tags Class ONLY $15

Please RSVP by October 31st and as
a SPECIAL HALLOWEEN TREAT, if
you bring a new friend YOU ONLY PAY $10!
The friend cannot be on my current email list.
I hope you can make it!

December 8 10AM- 1PM Stampin Sista Annual Christmas Party

This will include lunch, make n takes and lots of fun. There is NO CHARGE for this class as a heartfelt thank you to all of my wonderful friends. Please RSVP NO LATER than December 1.













COMING IN 2013 TWO NEW CLUBS THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN ASKING FOR:  THE STAMP CLUB AND A NEW HOSTESS CLUB. I WILL SEND OUT DETAILS NEXT WEEK! COME BACK AND CHECK IT OUT! THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL GIFT TO THE FIRST THREE SISTAS WHO SIGN UP! :) HUGS LINDA

October Classes

Friday, October 26 5PM-7PM Perpetual Birthday Calendar $15 includes light dinner. Please RSVP by October 20th to stampinsista@cox.net  Colors and paper may vary slightly.

Saturday, October 27 10AM-12:30PM All About The Girls cards $15 includes chance to win door prize. Please RSVP by October 20th to above email.

Please remember to bring your own favorite adhesive, scissors etc Hope to see you soon!
Hugs, :) Linda

Witch's Boot Candy Favor

Haunted House Album Workshop

The cutest ever Halloween album along with the FREE template can be yours if you join me on September 29th 10AM-1PM. Cost of the class is ONLY $25 and includes all supplies. You will be able to customize this with any Halloween paper or embellishments that YOU choose! (Colors and options may vary from sample shown). The template can be used in the future to create a Christmas, birthday or even a Father's day theme! Hope you can join me. Please RSVP no later than September 25th, no exceptions! Hugs, Linda

Mummy Treat Bag with Googly Eyes

The Winner of Elementary Elegance is......

Congratulations to Julie! You won the stamp set. Just let me know if you want to pick it up this weekend or I can send it to you. Thanks for checking out the blog. You never know when there will be another giveaway. Hugs, Linda

Contest ending soon....

In order to be entered in the contest to win the stamp set (it's so pretty :)  ) you need to leave your comment on the blog dated Aug 29 "14 hour crop". So far I have only COMMENT :( (but good for Julie!)  Contest ends Monday night! L

Shadow Box Class Saturday

Saturday Sept 8 10AM-Noon. Join me for the shadow box class where we will make 3 inserts for our frame. Please RSVP by Tuesday the latest! Cost $20. Thanks and have a safe weekend :)

14 Hour Crop Results Are In....

This last Saturday we held the 14 hour crop and Silent Auction for Carol and The Pink Elephant Project, with the help of Many Many generous people, we raised over $1700! Carol was so thrilled and grateful she couldn't stop crying and wanted me to send her heartfelt thanks and wishes to all of you who contributed! For more pictures and deets on the event go to www.ThePinkElephantProject.Blogspot.com .
I am so sorry that I have neglected all of you on my Stamping blog but I PROMISE to get more videos and tutorials on line in the next couple of weeks. To thank all of you for your patience, I have a special prize I will be giving on Labor Day, Monday September 3rd. To enter just leave a comment on THIS POST and I will announce the winner on Tuesday Sept 4th. Good Luck, Hugs, Linda