New Buttons on my Blog

I have added several new buttons in the sidebar. These buttons will make it convenient for you to access the new Stampin' Up! catalogs and the flyer which details the new color kits. As always if you have any questions, please let me know.

You are absolutely going to fall in love with the new colors, stamps and products in this catalog! Call me if you would you like to see some of the new items in person.

Host a workshop and earn some of the new products while having a fun time with friends and family.

The New Catalog is Here!

The new catalog is here and in effect today. There are so many new and exciting things, I have my wish list started, how about you? If you would like to order a new catalog, please let me know.

The new colors are also in effect today and you are going to love them, they are beautiful. Stampin' Up! did an excellent job of picking the new colors.

If you join stamp club, start a new club or host a workshop with me, you can get a catalog for free, just contact me for details.

A link to the new catalog will be on my blog in a few minutes so you can view it online. You can also order through my Stampin' Up! website.

Happy Shopping!

Join My Stampin' Up! Team

Have you ever thought of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Now is a great time to realize that dream. You can earn fabulous products, incentive trips, have access to beautiful samples and experts of all levels.

Stampin' Up! has a $99 mini starter kit special running from June 1 through June 30, 2010. While all items are recommended, you can substitute for an item of equal or lessor value. This $99 kit is valued at $180 and the following items are included in this kit:

Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
Clear-Mount Block C
Homemade single stamp*
8 1/2 x 11 Whisper White card stock
8 1/2 x 11 Brights Collection assorted card stock*
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad
1/8" Basic Black taffeta ribbon*
Color Coach*
SNAIL Adhesive
*These items are Sneak peek items from the new catalog which debuts July 1, 2010.

You will also get the following business supplies which are included in the standard Starter kit.

Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)*
Summer Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochures (20)

*If you join Stampin' Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July!

You can sign up to be a demonstrator through my Stampin' Up! website, http://debbiedaniels.stampinup.net
Select Start Your Own Business, select start your own business, select the Join Now button on the left side, read the pop-up Agreement and select Acknowledged, read the Demonstrator Agreement, check I agree and enter ddaniels in the password. You can then complete the application, feel free to contact me with any questions.

You will love being a Stampin' Up! Demonsrator!

Last Chance Lists

As we prepare for the new catalog it is time to retire some old friends to make room for new ones. Follow the links below for a complete list of last change items. You can then contact me or go to my Stampin' Up! website to place your order.

Last Chance Stamps List

Last Chance Accessories List

.Last Chance Definitely Decorative List

The items on these lists are available while supplies last or June 30, 2010. The new catalog will be effective July 1, 2010

And The Challenge Winner Is.....

Tammy Brackney. Recently I sent a card sketch to my Springfield Stamp Club group. They were to use the sketch to create a card and bring it to the next club meeting. The winning card was created by Tammy using all Stampin'Up! products featuring Tall Tales designer paper.

Don't you just love how she highlighted the elephants by putting them in a scallop circle?

Can't wait until the next challenge to see what the club comes up with.

Stampin' Up!'s Color Renovation

We have just received some exciting news from Stampin' Up! It' a COLOR RENOVATION! Stampin' Up! is releasing some new and exciting colors. They will be in the July 2010 catalog. The new color collections are Brights, Neutrals, Regals and Subtles, they include 5 new colors (Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist and Cajun Craze along with 10 returning colors (Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, River Rock, Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango and Pink Pirouette). I love the 5 new colors and the 10 returning colors have quite a number of my personal favorites. Topping that list is Riding Hood Red and Rich Razzleberry-I am thrilled to see them staying.

Of course with this Renovation there is always the sad parting with some favorites as well. There are 30 colors that will be retiring the end of June, 2010. So be sure you check the list before they retire and stock up on your favorites.

Please see the color charts below. I am sure you will find a few new favorites you won't be able to live without.

Congratulations Card

Recently at work there was a need for a card for a co-worker who was leaving for a new job. I made this card for her. The flowers were created using the Sizzix Flower Layers Die (Stampin' Up! Item #113458) Sizzix Bigz Top Note Die (Stampin' Up! Item #113463), Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper (Stampin' Up! Item #115675), Soft Suede,Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo cardstock.

The flowers were created using a tutorial from Julie Buhler who is a very talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Julie shares her ideas and techniques on her blog Paper Pleasing Ideas. Thanks Julie.

If you would like to order any of the Stampin' Up! products, please visit my website at www.debbiedaniels.stampinup.net.

Cottage Wall Journal

In November 2009 I took a class from the very talented Donna Weibel who teaches at a local retail store. Donna's journal was a Christmas journal and hangs on a wooden stand (which I haven't purchased yet)by the rings. It would be great to display photos of last Christmas or to display photos from several Christmas'.

I took the journal I created in her class and created one using Cottage Wall Designer paper (thus the name) and other Stampin' Up! products. The journal turned out very nicely and my Stamp Club is now creating their own.

We are using the Cottage Wall Designer paper, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive cardstock and inks, Antique Brass HodgePodge, Sizzix dies and the Big Shot as well as Laughter & Love Rub Ons. This is actually the first time I have used Stampin' Up!'s Rub Ons and I am so hooked on them. I will definitely be adding them to my future purchases and Wish Lists. I just can't believe I waited so long to try them.

I did not add any stamping to this journal. However the next one I create I want to add a vintage feel to it so I will be using some vintage style rubber stamping to it.

The picture below shows a page which has a pull out card where you can place your photo on the outside page and journal on the pull out card or add photos on the front of the pull out card and journal on the back.


This photo shows the page where both side fold out. You can place a picture in the center and journal on each side or journal on the sides. You could also put a small picture on each side with journal above or below.


I hope you enjoy this journal. I had a great time recreating it and can't wait to start the vintage one.

Just Catching Up

It has been a little over 6 months since I updated this blog. It sure is a sign of how my life has taken a turn. I got a job in July 2009 and I love it! It has been quite some time since I was able to say that. My last job took a turn for the worse when management changed and so did the company philosphy, how sad. The company I work for has a great group of people in charge.

This blog will be changing even more as it will become a place to share my Stampin' Up!(SU) creations. As you know SU had all demonstrators sign a new agreement and by doing so we agreed to promote our products in our blogs. That will be an easy thing to do as SU has fantastic products.

I remember when I was first introduced to SU and my demonstrator showed me SU products but really didn't sell them to me. I was mostly buying stamps from her and they were really just collecting dust. I know that I became an SU demonstrator to get the discount and because the kit was on sale when I signed up. Since I signed up I have tried many SU products and I love them all. I continue to learn more and more about them and how to use them. The quality is exceptional and the various products offered varied enough so everyone can find something new to try and fall in love with.

I am in the processing of changing the layout of this blog, so please check back often. I hope to be posting some completed projects soon as well. I gain inspiration from other sites, classes I have taken which have used non SU products but I have recreated using only SU products and from the SU demonstrator website which contains a wealth of information.

I hope to see you here often in the future and please leave comments telling me what you would like to see or know about.