Stacy's Stamping Blog

Retired Accessories List- Fall/Winter 08/09

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO
104100	MAKING TRACKS
108978	SANDY SHELLS
110332	SNOW
101233	SNOWFLAKE
109694	SWEET STARS
111249	TAKE A NUMBER

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

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A Christmas Tree Star

Well, my son is in school for the very first time this year- Kindergarten- and he's learning all about Christmas traditions from the past as well as the present. I think they're probably reading stories and talking about different elements of Christmas, because he has come home with definite ideas about what you are "supposed" to have for Christmas.

I took out our angel the other day to put atop the tree and he informed me it's supposed to be a star. I'm fine with stars, we just happen to own an angel, but I told him I'd give it some thought.

 

I ended up creating a star using the 5-point star die that I bought for my Big Shot machine. I cut it out of cardstock vellum, and punched snowflakes (punch from EK Success) on both sides of each point. Each piece was adhered to the others using Sticky Strip. To make the part that fits on the tree, I rolled a piece of vellum and attached that with sticky strip as well. The tree just slides right through. I love how it looks when all the lights are out except the tree- the light shines through the vellum really nicely.

For my first attempt, I'm happy with the result. I'm not going to re-do it this year unless I miraculously end up with more time before Christmas, but if I do it again I'd use a transparency or window sheet for the tube instead. The way it is now, the point gets lost with the tube right behind it.

My son? Well, he loves it. And I'm happy I could create it with what I have on hand. It didn't take too long, and now that I know what I'm doing, the next ones will be quicker. I hope you enjoy this idea!

Have a great week,

Stacy Westman

Fall 2008 Retired List is Out!

I'm not surprised by some of the retiring sets, Summer by the Sea has been dormant for a while, and I expected it to go. I won't be selling that one. I'm sad that Stitched has gone- I really enjoyed using it.

Here's the complete listing:

Download Retired_Lists_2008CA1

As you know, I've always put my retiring sets on sale. This year, Stampin' Up! is doing it for me. You can save 10% on ANY retired stamp sets, and the shipping- another 10%- on any orders of $100 or more on anything you purchase.

Enjoy your day!

Punched Poinsettias with Stamped Buttons

The last club meeting for one of my clubs was last night. Here's one of the cards we made- a Christmas card using the 5-petal punch to make poinsettias, and the highlight of this project was using the buttons. We stamped them with white stazon, and covered them over completely with Crystal Effects- in real life, the look is stunning, very "touchable".  Cardstock colours used are Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, and So Saffron. We used White Stazon for the buttons, black classic for the greeting, and silver cord. I also used white frames cut using the top-note die on the Big-Shot. I sponged the edges with Riding Hood Red.

Enjoy!

Birthday Card

A quick post to show you a birthday card I'm especially proud of. My brother in law celebrates his bday this week. This is a retired set way back from when I first became a demonstrator...,maybe called polar bear pals? I can't remember. I also used my sizzlets snowflake die with the big shot providing the top-note frame along the outside. Cardstock colours used: brilliant blue, bashful blue, whisper white, basic black. I used a blender pen to colour with real red and brilliant blue classic pads, and the retired Zig painty to add silver detailing.

Enjoy!

It's been a BUSY fall!

That being said, you wouldn't know it with the lack of updates and projects. I know I'm a bad blogger. If you go to www.stamperstacy.wordpress.com you can read all the details, and get entered into a draw for freebies if you help me out a bit with some advice.

I have created and stamped this fall. Some of my projects included an army of Frankenstein treat bags, playing with Decor Elements (my absolutely new favorite thing), being hired to make a stack of cards for a local business, and a bunch of Christmas cards for a friend of mine.

Here are some of the projects I've been working on.

 

My Top-Note and many-punches army of treat bags. The kids seemed to like them, although that could have been the sugar. It was for Halloween, after all.

 

The cover of my 6x6 Christmas gift for my newly married brother and his bride. I used Decor Elements and Chocolate Chip craft ink (stamp from Doodle This) on a Natural Linen album.

 

More Decor Elements, on my newly created Family picture wall. I love this stuff!

 

I combined all the chunky glitter to get this cool look. I also used a Sticky Cuts letter (h)m sticky strip, Riding Hood Red ink and cardstock, and Snow Burst stamp set. I like this card...it's growing on me. It sort of reminds me of a candy cane.

 

This card took a long time. You definitely need the Stamp-a-Ma-Jig to make the center image. I also used Silver cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Watercolour Wonder Crayons, Aquapainter, Sterling Silver Embossing Powder, and Holy Tryptich. 

 

Last picture for the night, more Decor Elements, this time on my bathroom mirror. It just looks awesome, makes my bathroom look so nice, although my son informed me he doesn't like it. What does he know, he's only 5.

Well, folks, time to hit the sack. Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and readers, and have a wonderful long weekend. Feel free to drop me a line anytime.

Yours,
Stacy

 

Season of Thanks

I CASE'd this card from Sherry Roth, a fellow demo from Sherwood Park. I don't remember exactly how hers looked, but mine is similar.

I used the brand new stamp set Season of Thanks, from the Holiday Mini Collection. I love this set- it's so versatile- and this month in my clubs I'm showcasing Brayer techniques, and this set is perfect for  Split Brayer.

 

The colours used are Pacific Point, Basic Black, and Bashful Blue.

Enjoy!

Chipboard Favorites

My stamp club this week focused on projects using Chipboard. Ever since my friend Chantel showed me there's nothing to be afraid of, I've been loving chipboard.

The first is a card with a simple Chipboard scalloped frame highlighting one flower. This frame was covered in Craft Ink first, heat dried, and glued down. We used the stamp set Inspired by Nasture. Easy peasy.

 

The next 2 examples are the second project we worked on, a magnet. We used the stamp set Dreams du Jour. This chipboard frame is covered with Bella Rose Designer Series Paper, and sanded down. Hint...use an emery board for sanding in between scallops :)

 

 

I hope this has helped jump start you into stamping alternatives to cards! Have a great weekend,

Stacy

Stamps Left for Sale

Rubber Stamp Retirement Part 2

I know my Open House date didn't work for many of you and I really appreciate all of you who came, but I thought the rest of you should get a little time to shop as well. Granted, you're not here in person, but online and through email works too.

There are a limited # of retired stamps and items left for grabs. I'm going to accept orders on a first come/first served basis,for your best chance to get the one you want please email me right away with contact details for payment. If you live outside of the Edmonton area I will contact you to make arrangements for shipping.

To see what a stamp set looks like you can google the name of it and most likely find pics online.

I'd like to get rid of as many of these as possible so that when my new stamping room arrives, may it soon come to pass, will be as organized as possible before this baby arrives.

As an added incentive, anyone who makes a retired stamp set/wheel purchase will be added to a drawing for a new level 1 Hostess Stamp Set (2008 Fall/Winter Collection).

Another change from my Open House: any orders of $50 or more on retiring products will receive a new Idea Book and Catalogue for free.

Ready? Set? Go!

Stamp Sets:

Island Blossoms $25

Office Accoutrement $25

What Could be Better Than $25

Fresh Flowers $20

Flaky Friends $20

Right at Home $20

Sweet Shapes $20

Terrific Tulips $20

All About Occasions $15

Best Blooms $15

Big Blossoms $15

Birthday Whimsy $15

Bud Basics $15

Delight in Life $15

Ephemera $15

Friendly Notes $15

Fun Filled $15

Love ya Bunches $15

Monogram S $15

Mostly Flowers $15

Noteworthy $15

Painted Posies $15

Polka Dots and Paisley $15

Rough Edges Alphabet $15

Smorgasborders $15

So Very $15

Springtime Stems $15

Sweet Dreams $15

Wheels:

(all $5 each)

Jumbo:

Speckled

Poinsettia

All About Birthdays

All About Gratitude

Leaves and Swirls

Swirling Stars

Woodcut Holly

Petals

Basics Outline

Square Pegs

Regular:

Leaf Prints

Blossoms and Bugs

Fishy

Snowman Fun

Hot to Dot

 

Online Ordering has Arrived! (AKA shop in your pj's!)

It's been a long, hot summer, but fall is here and with the return to school we have the advent of Online Ordering! This is a very exciting change for Stampin' Up! customers and demonstrators alike. You no longer have to wait until the next party, or remember to email me or call me, if you want something you can just order it as quickly as a snap of your fingers.

Simply go online to www.stacywestman.stampinup.net and click the "Shop Now" button in the upper right hand corner, and it takes you to all our products, easily separated into categories, so you can find what you're looking for while you're looking for it. I went in this morning to try it out. You can search by keyword as well, which is very handy. I searched for the keyword Pocket and it brought out products I wouldn't have thought of as well as the stamp set I was thinking of. This is very handy- even if you don't know the whole name of a stamp set, you will most likely be able to find it.

I think online ordering will be very beneficial for you, as customers, especially those of you who don't live in town or nearby me. We don't have to connect via phone calls and emails to make your order happen, it just happens. I believe I will be notified of your order so I can follow up with a call to make sure everything in your order is received, just as I try to do now. You still have access to me, your demonstrator, anytime you have questions or need help with your product. If you need to exchange or return your item I'll be there to help with that too.

I'm so excited by this change. It's going to be a fun fall!

More things to post about later...stay tuned!