In one week, the 2011 – 2012 Idea Book and Catalog will be old news, as the new catalog will go “live” June 1st. On this hot, Iowa afternoon, the Twins sat down to take a look at the old catalog and some of the retiring sets.
Muffy: Hey, Brody! Mom left her old catalog here on the floor where we can look at it. She spends so much time looking at her catalog, I wonder what’s so cool about it.
Brody: Oh, Muffy! This time I know the answer. It has cats in it. That’s why they call it a “catalog”!
Muffy: No it doesn’t.
Brody: Does too! Just look!
Muffy: Oh. My. Goodness. It does have cats in it. And dog stamps, too! Here is one that looks like a black lab.
Brody: And this one on the page that I’m pointing at looks like a Scottie…or maybe a Vestie.
Muffy: I think you mean Westie!
Brody: No, I meant Vestie! I have an accent.
Muffy: No you don’t. You are from Iowa…what kind of accent do you think you have?
Brody: German. My “auntsisters” came from Germany.
Muffy: That was like a hundred years ago…and it’s “ancestors”.
Brody: That’s what I said…”auntsisters”.
Muffy: Whatever. I am heading to the ‘puter to see if Mom has any pictures of cards made with these sets. Hurry before she catches us. Ooops, here she is!
Me: Twins…what are you two up to? Are you being good?
Brody: Yep. We were just looking at the “catalog”. Do you have any pictures of cards made with these doggies and kitties?
Me: Why yes I do. Let me pull them up for you!
Me: This is one of my favorites made with the Friends Fur-ever set (W 117008, C 120504). I even put a pearl on it.
Brody: I like it too, Mom. I LOVE fire hydrants. And I had a pearl on my butt once.
Me: And on this one I used the Not So Seriously set (W 123085, C 123087).
Muffy: I LOVE this one Mom. It reminds me of all of the BLUE ribbons I win. Of course, Brody wouldn’t know anything about blue ribbons…
Me: MUFFY LIN, stop picking on your brother. Here is one I made a long time ago for Missy the Boxer. It used the D is for Dog set (W 115784).
Muffy and Brody: She’s at the Rainbow Bridge now Momma, where she has all of the toyz and treats she could ever want.
Brody: Did you make one with the kitty stamp? I love kitties. Can we have a kitty, Momma?
Me: Here is one made with C is for Cat (W 115764).
Brody: What is going to happen to these stamp sets, Momma?
Muffy: Don’t you ever read Mom’s blog posts, Brody? They will only be available until May 31st. So if people do not have them, they need to hurry and place an order. Then it is new catalog time.
Brody: And what if people don’t have a new catalog?
Muffy: They can always get one FREE from Mom! But they better hurry and email her if they want to get one before June 1st. She has several more boxes of them ready to give away.
Brody: Hey…do we get to tear up the boxes again?
Muffy: That’s what we do best! We are, after all, BOXERS!
I hope you enjoyed today’s retrospective! As always, if you have questions, never hesitate to email me. And if you do indeed need a catalog, and you don’t already have a current Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, just let me know. As Muffy said, I have more just waiting to be sent out. Until next time…
Coming Soon: Ribbon and Paper Share information.
I just now was able to read this one. The picture of the two looking at your “cat”-alog is so cute! And you are so creative (or should I say “they” are so creative) with the narrative you give from them. 🙂 Fun to see the cards again showing stamps that are going to retire.
Fun post; fun cards! Thanks so much.
Just *too* cute and *too* fun! I really enjoyed reading this post. If I weren’t already a SU Hobby Demo, I’d be signing up with you, Ann!
Such a great post! Thank you!
Best blog post ever! Cute cards and fun with the Twins, too!
So cute, love all of the animal cards you have made, they are all so playful and cute.
Grrrreat post to come home to and read! Pawsitively tooo cute! I don’t have the cat set and have been trying to decide if I really need it. I love that Brody took the lead in checking out the catalog. What do they think of the new colors? I had to giggle at Brody remembering the pearl on his butt part! It sounds like Muffy has recovered from her reaction to her new medicine. Good deal!
Chris R. from Iowa
adorable. love your cards, too.
hugs, m
Your top dog card is very cute!
those kids of yours sure benefit SU stamps!! any animal stamps I hate to see retire, but somethings have to change.
So good to hear from the twins again. They always bring a smile to my face. Have a wonderful holiday weekend. Big hugs to Brody & Muffy.
Great cards.
I so enjoy reading the stories about Muffy and Brody. Really does make my day.
Thank you for sharing their great talents.
I agree, you need to write a book about all their adventures.
May you have a safe and fantastic holiday weekend.
ColleenB.
Texas
Ann, Muffy, & Brody,
Thanks for the fun post today. Happy Memorial Day Weekend.
Lisa (& Harry, too!)
That was so cute! What a great way to start my morning! Thanks!
Ann, this post just made my morning! I love it when the Twins post! Love seeing all the cards again with these great sets! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
These are all so cute! love them.
Loved the Twin talk! Anne you are so creative beyond Stampin’ Up! Oh, and those cards are fabulous! Have a nice long relaxing weekend!
Great post. I always love hearing from those two. And you do need to write a book!
Muffy and Brody are so stinkin’ cute! What a fun blog post. Loved all the cards! :0)
Oh Ms Ann, you are sooo good, I love your story ! Yeah you can tell you were a great teacher !!!
And your cards are so beautiful , always , also thank you for all your get well comments , thank you , your th best !
Have a nice weekend ,
Your pal
Frenchie.
There is no better way to start this holiday weekend than with “twin talk”! I will definitely miss C is for cat and D is for dog. But alas, the new cattie is nearly upon us and I have a list a mile long of wants. Thanks for walk down memory lane!
Cute, cute, CUTE!!! What made you decide to make Muffy Lin the “smart” one?
What a fun start to my day, Ann! Thanks for the smiles and giggles. Have a beautiful holiday weekend!
OMG – when I saw that title – the twins say goodbye – I almost exploded, then I kept reading. The rest of your amazing post made up for that initial shock : ) That one made with C is for Cat is GORGEOUS!! Thanks for making my day!
What a fun post Ann! I love the pic with the big paw plastered on the catty. You’re a hoot! A few cards shown here I hadn’t seen before. Must of been before I started following your blog. That was a treat to see. I did receive my catty and must thank you for sending to me! I’ve had a sick daughter and sick yellow lab and not much time to view it however. Waiting to get a call from the vet this morning to see if we are looking at surgery for a bowel obstruction. Say a prayer for Ranger for me please. Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend Ann!!
Love it! Your twin’s conversations are so cute!
You are hilarious! Can’t believe that Friends Fur-Ever is being retired…it was on my list to purchase. Guess I’d better hurry up!
Your cards are so wonderfully done. I love your blog when the Twins are telling the story. Just starts my day with a smile!
Hugs to both of the Twins fom the Girls and me.
Your post was so great to read Ann. It certainly brought a few smiles to my face. Muffy and Brody are the best and of course your cards are wonderful. Take care
You made my day! Love your twins.
I think I am getting back to “normal.” My mom is back in the hursing home and my son left yesterday after 3 weeks. We worked and played hard–I have to catch up on some rest. Haven’t had a chance to stamp in ages–will do so as soon as everything is back in place. Your writing today was so entertaining and your cards the cutest. Enjoy your holiday weekend. Dar
Ha ha! That was a treat!
You really need to write a book my friend. I love when the twins post! 🙂
Too cute, Ann! Love those twins and their awesome talents! How many takes did it take for that perfect picture?
This is so funny! Who’s glasses are those?? lol You are too clever!