As you know, this is the last day for the Holiday Catalog. It’s time to say “So-long” to some of our favorite sets.  Whether they will appear in the big catalog later, only time will tell.  So please…if you want one of these sets, don’t delay.  You must order today. 

Here are some cards made with a few of the Holiday Catalog sets which will no longer be available after January 2nd:

Joyous Celebration (W 128066, C 128069) 
Holiday Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  (127820)

Frosty Friends (128117)

Make a Mitten (W 127940,  C 127943)

Heart of Christmas (128129)

Scentsational Season (W 121026, C 121190)

Winter Memories (W 127934,  C 127937)

Toxic Treats (W 127898,  C 127901)

Full of Blessings (W 128078,  C 128081)

PPA Sneak Peek

Here is a little snippet of tomorrow’s Pals Paper Arts card.  It is what I describe as an “easy elegant” card.  I hope you will join me tomorrow for the reveal!

On the Road Again

Good Luck, little Lexi Lou! Lexi and I will be leaving Thursday for St. Paul, MN and the River Centre.  She will be competing in 5 shows through Sunday.  The Twins will be cheering on their little sister from the comforts of home as they stay with Brady the Boy. Although I will have my laptop with me, I will have limited access to it, as I will be staying with her at the show site until 10:00 pm each night and returning back at 6:00 am.  I will be returning late Sunday evening.  Then I will be off again on Wednesday as I fly to Orlando for Stampin’ Up!’s Leadership Conference.  Hopefully little miss Lexi will not be bouncing off the judge, in this her second weekend of shows! Until next time…

There is still time to sign up for my first round of new product shares from the Spring Catalog.  Here are the details:

Spring Catalog Product Shares
Designer Series Paper ShareNote:  These are 6″ x 12″ sheets, suitable for both card making and scrapbooking!

• Tea for Two … 6 sheets
• More Amore Specialty …6 sheets
• Parker’s Patterns …6 sheets
• Sunshine and Sprinkles …6 sheets
• Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack … 12 sheets  (4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″)

Total of 36 sheets
Cost:  $13.94 + $4.50 shipping and handling

Ribbon Share
Note:  These are 2-1/2 yard samples

• 1-1/4″ Two-Tone Ribbon:  Pink Pirouette/Rose Red
• 1-1/4″ Two-Tone Ribbon:  Basic Grey/Basic Black
• Natural 7/16″ Trim
• 3/8″ Striped Organdy:  Marina Mist
• 3/8″ Striped Organdy:  Melon Mambo
• 3/8″ Striped Organdy:  Old Olive

Total of 15 yards
Cost: $17.89 + $4.50 shipping and handling

It’s Ann-tastic! ( A small selection of Ann’s favorite baubles and bling from the Spring Catalog)

• Tea Time Trinkets … 1 full package (5)
• Designer Builder Brads … 4 brads, 5 epoxy bubbles
• Brushed Nickel Designer Buttons … 8 (4 of each size)
• Soda Pop Tops … 8 (4 of each style)
• Cute Clips: Hung Up … 6 (2 of each design)
• Cute Clips: Elements … 6 (2 of each design)
• Large Rhinestones … 10

Cost:  $16.35 + $4.50 shipping and handling

Buy all three shares and save even more! 
Cost:  $45.75 + $5.95 shipping and handling

Reserving Your Share is Easy

To reserve a spot in one of the shares, please email me with the following information:

Full Name
Mailing Address (US Addresses only, please)
Share(s) You Wish to Purchase
Email Address for PayPal Invoice (If you wish to pay by check, let me know at this time)

Once your share fills, I will email a PayPal invoice (beginning January 3rd) to you and place the order with Stampin’ Up! Once the products have been received by me, your share will be packaged and mailed to you. It is as simple as that! The deadline for signing up for the first round of shares is 6:00 PM CST, Wednesday, January 2nd. Until next time…

It’s New Year’s Day!  2013, full of fresh promises, is ahead of us.  2012, with its smiles and tears, ups and downs is behind us.  It is a day to think of what may be and what has been.  It is a time to offer thanks for the many things which we have been given.  For me, one of the most treasured gifts I have received is your friendship.  I hope that I can continue to give to each of you in return.  I hope that my work inspires and my posts teach.  And I hope that I never bore you with the stories of the Twins and Lexi.  

Let’s finish the final months in my Year in Review!  To read more about each card, simply click on its name.  And at the end of today‘s post you will discover which of my cards was published online at Scrapbook Expo’s Weekly Scrapper magazine and was featured on Scrapbook Expo‘s Facebook Page.  Can you guess which one it was?

June 

Mouthwatering for The Paper Players
With its adorable Designer Paper and awesome double bow, it is no wonder that this cutie–patootie card is my choice for June.  It is a rarity when my attempts at cute turn out well.

July