Hugs and Kisses

Whoa, It's cold down here in Dixie! Perfect day for Stamping. Really good day to bake some cookies, however, I'm dieting so, NO COOKIES! Our unit meeting is this weekend and I'm hostessing the slumber party. I can't wait. Anyway, we are doing a new catalog swap on Saturday. I made these little cards today. The paper is one of the new DSP in the new cattie. It's called Raspberry Tart. The colors are very bold. The card is 3x 9 scored at 3 and 6. The front flap is folded back on itself (after the circle was cut in the middle). This allows the other side of the DSP to show through. This stamp set Love you Much and the 3 heart punch are both included in the Valentine" Bundle. Well, I have 14 of these to get done, so I need to do some more stamping before bed. This special runs through the 31st. Don't miss it. We will be using it at the hostess club kick-off. If you haven't signed up for the hostess club, come joins us! Be Blessed and be a blessing to someone else. Later, Cindy

New Catalog open for Business!

Today is the premier of the new 2009 Idea Book and Catalog. It's great. New stamp sets, new products, great samples. It can be yours free! Call of email me and I'll give you the details. The link is not running yet, however here is a picture of the new cattie. Just a reminder, I only have 5 spots left in the hostess club. Sign up this week. Look forward to some great projects for Valentine's day!

Be blessed and be a blessing to someone else.

What's New?

I have my looked through my BRAND NEW copy of the 2009 Stampin' Up Catalog and here's what's new:

New Hostess Sets (Echo's of Kindness-doesn't that sound great.) New and Revised Style Watches (Manhattan, Retro Fresh and Sweet Bella) Tons of new stamp sets (Fifth Avenue Floral, Central Park, Gallery, Playful Petals, Good Friend,Friends 24-7, Garden Greetings and so much more) A NEW Circle Cutter (Awesome) New Glitters (chocolate) New Ribbons (Polka dots, black velvet, orange ric rac just to name a few) New Buttons (Button Latte and Corduroy covered) New chipboard images (So Tweet, Letters and more) Tons of new Designer Series Paper - some are now cardstock weight, textured or have other fun features like shiny cherries on the Rockabilly Specialty. (I'm loving candy land and Bella Birds) New Simply Scrappin' Kit,

New Rub-Ons - including one great set just for creating MULTIPLE invites & thank yous Our under $10 page (Single stamps and mini note cards) Embossed note cards in our Simply Sent Kits, Build-a-Fairytale Die-Cuts, Canvas Cuts (die-cut canvas images can be used alone or with coordinate rub-ons for a textile look) Taste of Textiles (new assorted cardstock pack) New Home Decor Elements, 3 NEW PUNCHES!! (Woohoo) New Sticky Cuts (Die Cut Words) New Stampin' Wheels - (I love the music one.) New Embosslits, Sizzix Alphabet Dies, Texture Plates (12 patterns), Sizzix Exclusive XL Movers and Shapers Designer Label Die, New Large Dies, New Border Dies, New BIGZ Clear Dies (these are great - you can see through them to easily position them over a stamped image) New 8 1/2 x 11 Natural Ring & Post Bound Albums, Assorted Color library clips , Designer Hardware, And TONS of new CREATIVE ideas - Card, Scrapbook Pages, 3D Art, Home Decor, Gift Packaging, Tags all in full color! Come and play with me.

Baby, It's cold outside!

Finally, some seasonal winter weather. I love a little bit of cold, long enough to actually wear a sweater and scarf. I know it would get old if I had to be out and about everyday. Last night I sat on the couch and enjoyed a cup of hot fruit juice cider and perused through my new 2009 Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog. It is really great. I love a new catalog, new things to want and new ideas for the stuff I already have. Started that must have list and wish list. Let me know if you would like a copy of the new cattie. Remember, if you host a workshop or are a member of a hostess club, you will receive one for free! I am finally posting the Snowman Soup project I made recently. The box is from a template off the Stampin' Up website. The snowman on the front is from a retired set. I am showing this example as a reminder, if there is a set in the current catalog that is retiring in 4 days, that you really want, hurry over to my website site and order it. Retired stamp sets are no later available after the new catalog is released. The little box contains cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, kisses and a candy stix to stir with. The poem is a mixture of a couple examples I read on Splitcoast Stampers, I changed it to meet my needs. You can see the examples here. Gotta ran, thank you for visiting here at Stamping in Dixie. Be blessed today.

Hostess Clubs Forming

Christmas is over and all the decorations have been packed away for next year. It's time to diet, organize, clean out, declutter and have fun! Please let me know if you are interested in joining a hostess club for 2009. I have several ladies already signed up. It's a great way to meet new people and have a really great time. I have truly met some of my closet friends through scrap- booking and rubber stamping. Admit it girls, we need each other. There is no better therapy in the world than a group of good friends being creative together. In case you are wandering about the ins and outs of a hostess club, here are the details. ! 10 ladies commit to spending 15.00 monthly for 10 months. Each member takes a turn at being the hostess one month-that month she receives the hostess benefits for the workshop. This is a min. of a level 1 stamp set and 15.00 in free product. If unable to attend the workshop, each member will still place an order for that workshop. Because each lady takes a turn hosting everyone will receive one free current Idea Book and Catalog plus some other goodies. The kick off meeting for Hostess club #1 is Jan. 31st. There are a few spots open so please join us! I made a really cute 3-d project for my friend Kelley. Since we are having our one week of really cold weather this year, I made a kit of Snowman Soup. I'll post details tomorrow. I'm working on 2 computers and the pictures are on the other one. Go figure! Later, Have a really blessed day and be a blessing to someone else.

Getting Ready for new Cattie!!

Here is a long list of retiring accessories. I will try to update availaiblity as often as I can. Only a few days left. Check sales out at my Stampin' Up website.

Retired Accessories List

Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first. Products are marked as available or unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18. Last update 1-12-09 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* Not Available 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 112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT 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 Not Available 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 Not Available 112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET 112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT Not Available 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 Retiring Wheels 107212 MATEYS MAP 106749 BRIGHT BULBS 109672 BRONCO Not Available 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.