The Big Brown Truck

Oh my!

Chris (he's my UPS driver) stopped by yesterday and told me (and I quote) "You're going to have to get a receiving area if this keeps up." He brought 9 (NINE!!!) boxes of goodness!

It took me almost all day to get through those boxes! Here's a list of what came in:

• Art Impressions
• Stamper's Sampler Magazine
• Take Ten Magazine
• Penny Black
• Stampbord
• House Mouse

Oh what fun! I actually shirked all responsibilites last night just to play with that Stampbord stuff . . .oh it is soooooooo cool! Just wait til you see . . . samples coming soon!

Tidbits

Well . . .after taking two days off last week, it's time to get back to work for me! I've got some great products coming in this week and next. Art Impressions, StampBord, and more Monogram Sets from Hero Arts, just to name a few.

Speaking of those Monograms . . .I got my hands inky over the weekend and created a few samples using the versatile sets. Here's one that I did. Click here to see more.


Oooh! Stamped in Ink clear stamps arrived last week. I've had a bit of fun playing with those stamps, too!

Be sure to check back soon . . .I think I feel a Blog Special coming on!

'Tis Time . . .

. . . for a Pre-Turkey Day Tuesday Blog Special!

Yep! Since we will be closed Wed., Nov. 22 and Thurs., Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday, I thought today would be a perfect day for a Blog Special!

Today only: Receive 20% off any foliage or floral stamp (limit three per client, please). To receive the discount, you must mention the Pre-Turkey Day Blog Special.

the fine print: this offer may not be combined with any other special or coupon. Sale price only valid on regular price items. Not applicable on Clear Stamp Sets. Valid through 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2006.

Oh Goodies!

Lots of them! Stampotique arrived yesterday . . . and I was thrilled to find out that images by Maryse Carrier are now available through them! If you're not familiar with her designs, stop by to see the flyer . . they are so fun and whimisical! I can't wait to put an order in for them!

justjohanna stamps have also arrived! I just LOVE the Decorated Tree . . . and Party Girl Reindeer . . .

Clear stamps from Stampington also arrived! Yahoo!

And the latest issues of Cards and Paper Trends Magazines are here!

So many new goodies . . . and just in time for the long weekend next week!

TGIF!

Do you ever watch KUSI News? Don't you get a kick out of John Coleman? Especially on Friday night when he yells "It's FRIDAY!" and jumps out of his chair? Me, too.

Soooooo . . . it's time for a FABULOUS FRIDAY BLOG SPECIAL!

Today only: Receive 20% off any sentiment stamp. To receive the discount, you must mention the Fabulous Friday Blog Special.

the fine print: this offer may not be combined with any other special or coupon. Sale price only valid on regular price items. Not applicable on Clear Stamp Sets. Valid through 3:00 pm Friday, November 17, 2006.

Fruitcake Anyone?

No . . .not THAT kind . . . I'm talking about the scrumptious new collection from Basic Grey! It's here it's here it's here! Along with Romani and LilyKate 6x6 packs! YAHOO!

And, the Great Wall of Rosie's is fully stocked once again! There were so many stamps, that I actually had to put her Holiday images with the rest of the holiday stamps.

Oooooo . . . Decor Boardz are here, too. They come in two sizes and are ready to be altered in any way imaginable! Sooooooo cool!

Stay tuned for more news . . . .

A Bundle of Backgrounds

Yep . . . it's time for a:

Super Saturday Blog Special!

Today only: Receive 20% off any background stamp. To receive the discount, you must mention the Super Saturday Blog Special.

the fine print: this offer may not be combined with any other special or coupon. Sale price only valid on regular price items. Valid through 2:00 pm Saturday, November 11, 2006.

December Stamp of the Month

Here's a sneak peek for ya! You can click on either picture for a better view. AND if you'd like to pre-order any of them, please let me know by Wed., Nov. 15th. ( I just gotta have that monkey!) Remember: You will receive 50% the Stamp of the Month with ANY $25.00 purchase PLUS a picture of the board PLUS instructions to complete all six cards!

justjohanna Reviewed By Scrapfriends!

How exciting is this?? A review was done on justjohanna rubber stamps and posted on the internet for the whole world to see! Projects, too! Click here to read the review.

And speaking of justjohanna, I do have a whole lotta those stamps on order, including the deer that were reviewed. Check back soon . . .they should be here in a week or two!

I've been keeping a low profile for the past week or so . . . I caught a cold . . .a very bad cold . . .I'm just now starting to feel a little bit better. Yep . . . it was a doozy.

BUT, now that I am feeling better, I've got stuff to post!

Stamped in Ink stamps have shipped. I do hope to have them by tomorrow. Those Pennant stamps are EVER so cool!

I've also got stamps from Stampotique on the way . . .a variety of Christmas, Valentine (yes, already!), and some fabu collage stuff.

Die Cuts with a View has released MORE glittery cardstock! Yippee! I love "sparklies!" Two new stacks are on the way . . . Once Upon a Time and Glitter. . . along with a few other goodies.

Rosie's Roadshow will be well stocked soon! With any luck, I might even get them tomorrow. (keeping my fingers crossed!)

Ooh Ooh! I FINALLY put a scrapbook together of her samples. Forty (yes, 40!) fantastic pages of nothing but Rosie's samples. Be sure to stop by and check it out!

Off and running to dust the shelves (again) . . .I'm amazed at how quickly dust accumulates here.

And the Winners Are . . .

The Nine 2nd Place Passport to Creativity Winners are:

Mikki Rainey - Pink Pineapple basket
Liane Wilson - Scrapping Cottage basket
Linda Falconio - Cool Scrapbook Stuff tote
Shelly Gonzales - Scrapbook Your Life basket
Nancy Shelnel - Jazi Crafts bag
Mary Coby - Gee Gee's basket
Stacy Murray - The Stampin' Post bag
Shandra Goodrich - Cat's Craft Cupboard basket
Sandy Fels - Inspire Me Scrapbooks basket

And the Grand Prize Winner is:

Cindi Cooke

Congratulations Ladies!

It was sooooooooo much fun to get together for the drawing! Three of the winners were present. Those who were not present were contacted by phone (and very excited to receive those calls!).

Thanks to all who participated in the our First Passport to Creativity!

November Stamp of the Month . . .

. . . has arrived! Click on the picture for a better view.












Ooh Ooh! And remember the board with all the puppies and kitties? Well . . . those cute critters have been all dressed up for the holidays! Just wait til you see them!