Stampin', Scrappin' and Crafts!

I WILL BE BACK!!!

2011-12-20T10:01:00.000-06:00

I promise! I am just taking time off because I have had family for over a month and I've had to put EVERYTHING that I normally do aside. It's just too hard to "do your own thing" when you have extras at home.

Happy Holidays!

Remember - the CLEARANCE RACK is still going strong!

Stampin' Hugs,
Randee

Stampin' Up! Extravaganza!

2011-11-21T07:56:00.000-06:00

Our Online Extravaganza has begun. I love sales, don't you? Especially ones that I can enjoy from the comfort of my own home. That's right — no malls, no crowds, no fighting for a parking space ... shop 24/7 in the comfort of your home. Turn on some holiday music, sip a cup of hot cocoa, and save big with a few pushes of a button. Starting today, we have incredible discounts on over 50 items--up to 60 percent--saving big on your favorite products. Visit my Online Store to see the complete list of discounted items.

If you are local and prefer to contact me directly to place your order, feel free! I love visiting with you.
And - today only (Nov 21) two of our newest items are on sale! Our Simply Scored and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps have extra savings.

Happy Stampin'
Randee

And it keeps coming!

2011-10-18T21:56:00.001-05:00

Just a quick note to show you a few more things that I am selling.

Tote-Ally Awesome Tote $10

New - Punch Tin $25 (Paid $40 plus tax and shipping)

New in vacuum sealed container - $20

8 X 11 - $30 (I have some 12X12's available for $50 each at my other house. Contact me if interested.)

Various items - Embossing powders, papers, punches, pen holder, etc.

$4 each/ all for $12

Crop in Style

and contents (stickers, lots of templates, frames, etc)

$30 Sold

I also have a Pazzles machine and all the CD's and extras that I got a few years back and never used. It's the old design. I paid almost $600 (yikes!) and am taking bids/offers for it. It has only been used once. It's similar to a Silhouette cutter, but I could never really take the time to figure it out.

More later!

Stampin' Hugs,
Randee

Stampin', Scrappin' and Crafts!: Repurposed Starbucks

2011-10-18T21:21:00.000-05:00

Stampin', Scrappin' and Crafts!: Repurposed Starbucks

More added to Sale!

2011-10-16T17:33:00.002-05:00

I have been able to index and price several more items. You will probably notice that the DSP's and the Simply Scrappin' are not as deeply discounted as the stamp sets. This is because I can always use them in my scrapbooking and can't take too big of a loss on them. I hope you understand :-)

Designer Series Papers - New, still in wrap - $9 each.

Uptown

Enchante

Outlaw

Brocade Background

Cutie Pie

Urban Garden

Parisian Breeze

Bella Rose

Porcelain Prints

Afternoon Tea

Flowers for You

Petals and Paisleys

Loves Me

Raspberry Tart

Catalogs: $1 each

I currently have every year from 2000 forward. Sorry the 1998 and 1999 ones sold.

Simply Scrappin' Sets: (all new in original wrapping) $15 each

Just Delightful - Sold

Vintage Keepsakes

I'm Here - Boy

Summer Days

Tie the Knot

At Home - Sold

Campout - sold

Tickets and Tokens

I have about 10 of the Fiskers border punches. If you are interested in them, let me know and I'll try to upload more pictures.

I also have a lot of ribbon and some embellishments that will be available at my sale.

For right now, I plan to have it Thu - Sat at my house this week (Oct 20-22.) Please contact me if you would like to attend and I will send you the address.

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Stuff for Sale!

2011-10-14T20:21:00.005-05:00

I need to clean out my craft room! I have over 100 stamp sets that need a new home. I am selling at less than half the original cost (plus you don't pay the additional 18% tax and shipping that I did!)

I will try really hard to keep this list updated as things sell, but I don't always have access to updating, so bear with me. If you live in the Waxahachie, TX area, I will be having a sale at my house on October 20 and 21. In addition to all the stamp sets, I have a cricut, misc ribbons, Simply Scrappin' sets, punches, decorative scissors, etc. As I organize, I will update this list of items for sale.

If you are coming to my sale, I need to handle it on a cash only basis. If you would like me to ship items, I can use paypal if you pay the additional 3% paypal fees and the shipping.

I'm working on organizing things. Here's the start of how things are shaping up.

I decided to sort everything by price to make it a little easier. I used several of my "Fun Friday Finds" to house and separate the sets.

Stamp sets for $6 each.

Stamp Set	Condition


Borders Mini	Used, Mounted
Hang your Heart	New, Unmounted
Shell Greetings	Used, Mounted
Alpha Shadows	New, Unmounted
Alpha Shadows	Used, Mounted
Around and About (1)	1 of the 4 stamps mounted, used
Around and About (1)	New, Unmounted
Background Basics	Used, Mounted
Background Basics	New, Unmounted
Beyond the Basics	Used, Mounted
Bitty Bouquets	Used, Mounted
Close to Nature	New, Unmounted
Delightful Doodles	New, Unmounted
Fabulous Four	used, one mounted
In the Sky	Used, Mounted
Itty Bitty Backgrounds	Used, Mounted
Itty Bitty Borders	New, Unmounted
Kanji	Used, Mounted
Letter Perfect Backgroun	New, Unmounted
Little Shapes	Used, Mounted
Love Bug	New, Unmounted
Organic Grace	New, Unmounted
Petite Patterns	Used, Mounted
Small Script	Used, partially mounted
Stars and Swirls	New, Unmounted
Stars and Swirls	Used, Mounted
Thank You Blocks	Used, Mounted
Wee Watercolors	New, Unmounted
Wonderful Woodcuts	New, Unmounted

Sets for $8 each

Bella's Bloom	New, Unmounted
Wow Flowers	New, Unmounted
Bitty Bolds	Used, Mounted
Cute as a Bug	Used, Mounted
Lexicon of Love	1 of 4 mounted, used
Spring Pansy	Used, Mounted - Sold

Things I Love

Used, Mounted-sold

Sets for $9 each

A Little Bit of Happiness	New, Unmounted-sold
A Little Love	New, Unmounted
Best Blossoms	New, Unmounted
Bunch o' Bugs	New, Unmounted
Congrats	New, Unmounted
For a Friend	New, Unmounted-sold
Friendship Blooms	New, Unmounted
Furnished with Love	New, Unmounted
Haute Couture	New, Unmounted
It's a Girl Thing	New, Unmounted
Just Journaling	Used, Mounted
Lots of Thoughts	New, Unmounted-sold
Merci	New, Unmounted
Mini Messages	New, Unmounted
Nature's Wonders	Used, Mounted
Pindot Plaid	Used, Mounted
Seeing Spots	New, Unmounted
Smorgasborders	New, Unmounted
Sweet Flowers	New, Unmounted
Tagger's Dozen	New, Unmounted
The Fine Print	New, Unmounted
Victorian Lace	Used, Mounted
Weather or Not	New, Unmounted
Word by Word	Used, Mounted
Year-Round Cheer	Used, partially mounted-sold

Sets for $10

A - Z Accents	New, Unmounted
Boho Backgrounds	Used, partially mounted
En Francais	New, Unmounted
Gifts from the Orient	Used, Mounted
Kimono	Used, Mounted
Love Notes	New, Unmounted
Love Ya	Used, Mounted
Love ya Bunches	New, Unmounted
Painted Garden	Used, Mounted
Polka Dots and Paisley	New, Unmounted
Topiary	Used, Mounted
Watercolor Minis	New, Unmounted
Watercolor Minis	Used, Mounted
Delight in Life	New, Unmounted
Infinite Goodness	New, Unmounted
Just for Fun	New, Unmounted
I Like Your Style	Used, Mounted
Little Layers	Used, Mounted
Little Layers Plus	New, Unmounted
Love Always	Used, Mounted
Simply Summer	New, Unmounted
Sweet of You	New, Unmounted
Vogue Verses	Used, Mounted
Wreath of Roses	Used, Mounted

Sets for $11

Border Builders	Some mounted, Used
Both Way Blossoms	New, Unmounted
Eastern Blooms	New, Unmounted-sold
Fresh Cuts	New, Unmounted - sld
La Dee Da	New, Unmounted
Nature's Sketchbook	New, Unmounted
Perfect Plaids	Used, Mounted
Sketch an Event	Used, Mounted-sold
Simple Shapes	Partially mounted, used
You are My Sunshine	Used, Mounted

Sets for $12

All Occasions	New, Unmounted
All Occasions	Used, Mounted
Fresh Flowers	Used, Mounted
Something Nice	Used, Mounted
All About U	Used, Mounted
Block Party	New, Unmounted-sold
Love You Much	Used, Mounted

Sets for $13

Petal Prints	Used, Mounted
Cheep Talk	New, Unmounted
Party Hearty	New, Unmounted
Petal Prints	New, Unmounted

Sets for $14

Bloomin Wonderful	Used, partially mounted
Cottage Rose	Used, Mounted
Flora and Fauna	New, Unmounted
Hand- painted Petites	Used, Mounted
Definitely Decorative Daisy	Used, Mounted
Holiday Sampler	Used, Mounted
Mini Mates	Used, mounted
Pick a Petal	New, Mounted

Sets for $15

Enjoy Every Moment	New, Unmounted
Heartfelt Thanks	Used, Mounted
Petal Pizazz	New, Mounted

Sets for $18

Fun and Fast Notes	New, Partially Mounted
Wild Rose	New, Unmounted

Join Now and get a FREE BIG SHOT!!

2011-10-05T16:52:00.000-05:00

Ever dream of the perfect second family? Stampin' Up! is that for me. Most of my closest friends were made from workshops I have held,or SU! events I have attended. These have been long, lasting and absolutely FUN relationships! (I've been a demo for over 11 years now.)

Whether you would like to make some extra money, make new friends, or just get away from the spouse and kids, now is the time to become part of our Stampin' Up! family. Join SU! between Oct 1-31 and you will receive a FREE BIG SHOT with your kit. And, as an added incentive, if you join with me during the promotion and help me reach a new level with Stampin' Up!, I will send you a Set Sampler to get you started on building a successful business! Contact me for more information or click on the "Join My Team" button on the sidebar.

And, as if an awesome Joining Special isn't enough, check out these great deals!

I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Stamping Hugs,
Randee

Triple Layer Punch Video

2011-09-22T11:08:00.000-05:00

These new Triple Layer Punches really rock! Check it out. Then check out my website and order it!

Buy Three, Get One FREE!!

2011-08-01T10:55:00.000-05:00

During August, get a FREE package of Stampin’ Up!’s®exclusive Designer Series Paper—a $10.95 value—when you buythree! Choose from a wide variety of designs and colors available in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog and 2011Summer Mini Catalog.

Find a Designer Series Paper for every crafting occasion, every crafting project, and every creative mood.

We have an awesome new line-up of Designer Series Paper, so check them out now!

Friends and Fiji

2011-07-17T21:09:00.003-05:00

I have been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator since 1999 but, with the exception of the first five years, they have been as a hobby demonstrator (more because of circumstance than desire).   On my way to the Stampin’ Up! convention in 2004, I received word that my mom (and best friend) had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. My world was shattered. I had a hard time functioning, much less being a demonstrator.   I could barely think of stamping, scrapping and crafting because it was a passion I shared with Mom, and the memories, while wonderful, were also painful.

Almost exactly 10 months later, while I was still deeply grieving, my husband broke his neck and back in a fall from a roof. The accident completely shattered his C-6 vertebrae and broke three bones in his lower back. The doctors said it was a miracle that he not only is alive, but that he was not paralyzed from the neck down. They stated the obvious - his Angels were definitely with him that day. He has lived with constant pain, some of it reducing a big, strong man to tears, and he has endured four surgeries. Both his C-6 and his C-7 have been completely rebuilt with bone from his hip.

I work full time and in addition to raising three children, I have had to take on more responsibilities than many wives do because of my husband’s condition.   I am telling you this, not for sympathy, but as an explanation of why my presence on my blog and as a Demonstrator has been very limited. BUT THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE!!

I just returned from this year’s Stampin’ Up! convention, and I brought back with me a renewed desire and passion for papercrafting and for cultivating new, lasting friendships that have always been the most cherished part of my Stampin’ Up! life.   I had put my creative life and making new friends on hold for over seven years now, but it’s time for to get back in the saddle, and I need your help!

It is such a helpless feeling to watch the person you love most in the world suffer through continual pain. It’s really a helpless feeling because you can’t do anything for him. When they announced that the incentive trip for 2013 would be in FIJI, I realized that while I can’t do much to relieve his pain, I can create a Dream Experience for him, and maybe for a short time, he can ignore his body and just enjoy living. In order to earn this trip for him, I must rebuild my Stampin’ Up! business. I believe returning to one of my greatest passions will also make me a better wife. You know the old saying, “If Mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy!”

If you are reading this blog, it’s because you share my passion for Stamps, Scrapping and Paper Crafting. Have you ever thought of purchasing the amazing Stampin’ Up! product for a discount? Stampin Up! makes it easy. Now through July 31st, you can order a Stampin’ Up! Starter kit for only $99! So, depending on your needs, you can either start an incredible business for only $99 or you can become a hobby demonstrator (think “Discount Club Member”) and get a great discount on the types of products you already use and love. To make it even sweeter, during this promotion, you will not only receive all the products in the starter kit, but you will receive this AWESOME bonus Christmas Keepsake Box, valued at $40!

That’s like getting a whole starter kit, and the ability to purchase wholesale for only $59! To get started, click on this link and Join Now! Your password is thestampqueen. Joining the Fun will enable you to get a great discount or build a great business. Don’t just help me take my husband to Fiji...let’s go to Fiji together! To make the deal even sweeter - the first three people to sign up for a Demonstrator Discount will receive an ADDITIONAL Christmas Keepsake Box FREE!

Not really interested in Fiji or discounts, but love great products? Feel free to place your order on my website, or contact me directly. Here is the link to the online catalog. If you prefer a hard copy, contact me.

I will keep you updated on the “Friends and Fiji” progress monthly, and starting in August, I will upload new projects to my blog at least twice a month.

There is so much more to share with you, but this post is already WAY too long. Request more information by adding your name to my Newsletter list and let’s be new friends!

Thanks so much and Happy Stamping!

From Shelly....

2011-02-17T17:31:00.000-06:00

Here is a great look at some of the types of projects I see when I go to the SU! convention. Don't want to miss out? Sign up with me and go! Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetie!

2011-02-13T18:17:00.007-06:00

My guy is a combo Cowboy/Handyman. He grew up building houses with his dad and has held various jobs where his handyman skills have been a prerequisite. His current position, Ranch Manager, encompasses the Cowboy and Handyman side of him. He makes sure the animals are well taken care of, he checks the fence line (however, these days, his horse is his Quad), he repairs the tractors that constantly break down during the "hay" season, etc.

I have been stamping and scrapping since before we were married. I have stamped cards for him on every occasion. I usually get the "thank you, that's nice, Sweetie" comments and the cards are quickly relegated to the drawer. Last year, after a segment on Studio 5 about 'manly" cards, I made a Father's Day card for him made out of different hardware pieces. He kept the card out and showed it to everyone. It's been months since Father's Day and he still talks about the card.

Of course, with Valentine's Day, I wanted a card he wouldn't just shove in the drawer again. Below is a picture of some of the items I purchased for his card. To be honest, the only item used in the making of the card that is Stampin' Up! are the two punches and the hemp twine.

The picture isn't great quality, but what you see are tie plates, sandpaper, hook, eyes, nuts, nails, hinges, fence staple (I guess that's what that is - I just raided the Cowboy's tools) and drywall mesh.

I used the the Full Heart Extra Large punch (Item #119883 - $16.95) to cut three large hearts. Two from the drywall mesh (black) and one of the sandpaper. (I should note that the punches I used are both Stampin' Up! but were purchased prior to the new, sleeker, easier storing punches. If you want one, while the cut-out shape is the same, you would receive the new low-profile punch.)

As usual, I forgot to continue taking pictures throughout the creative process, but I took two nails, crossed them into an "X" and tied them together with the hemp twine. I positioned two of the "X's" and a nut on the Large Full Hearts and positioned them on one of the tie plates. I hooked the two tie plates together with a hinge. I used glue dots to hold everything on except for the hinge, which had some extra help from a brad.

I really like the front of this card. It's girlie enough to satisfy my inner woman, but he will appreciate the sentiment in the X's and O's.

I had to cover some printing/labels on the inside cover, which was where I used the Heart-to-Heart Extra Large Punch (Item #119881, $16.95).

For the inside, main portion of the card, I used sandpaper as my layer piece and created a sentence out of other hardware and a few letters. In hindsight, I wish I had used one of our Alphabet Sets for the letter parts of my sentiment, but I'm too lazy to go back and correct it.

And, if you are hardware challenged like I used to be, the inside translates into "I'm hooked on you."

Remember, it's still Sale-A-Bration (translation - FREE STAMPS!) For more info, see post below.

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope it's a Wonderful, LOVE-filled day for you and yours.

Hugs,

Randee

I'm linking to

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-06T20:58:00.000-06:00

I finally made a card!

Occasions Like These Deserve SaleABrating!

2011-01-05T13:00:00.001-06:00

Wowza! I know you get tired of my stating that "this is the best mini (catalog, etc) yet," but I can't help it! Stampin' Up! just keeps rocking on with awesome new stamp sets, accessories, fabrics, etc. And, my wishlist grows bigger and more expensive!

The Occasions Mini is in effect NOW. Click here and view it online. You can order here.

On January 25th, the Sale-A-Bration starts! What Christmas is to most children, SU! Sale-A-Bration is to Stampers, Papercrafters and Scrapbookers! It's kind of like Christmas and your birthday all rolled into one! For every $50 spent, you get to choose FREE items from the SAB brochure along with selected items from our mainline catalog. Since SAB doesn't start until Jan 25th, I can't share the wonderful goodies included in the promotion just yet, but I can advise you to take a look at the Occasions Mini, make your wishlist and be ready to place your order on Jan 25th! You will be glad you did!

So, Happy New Year. May it bring you joy, laughter, prosperity and stamps!

I'm still alive!

2010-12-18T20:59:00.002-06:00

I have to send a very sincere apology to my Customers for my lack of postings for several months. Since most of you are my friends, you know that my husband broke his neck and back 5 years ago and sometimes my life is consumed with just living....if you can call it living when you don't have time to stamp, go to garage sales, redo furniture and do all sorts of other crafts and repurposing! I am home with hubby while he recovers from his 4th surgery. I thought I would get all sorts of projects done to post either here or on my crafting blog (www.mycowboyswife.blogspot.com), but I have found it's best just to concentrate on him right now. So, my projects remain a vision in my head, my house remains unorganized, my laundry backed up.... I promise, I will be back and more consistent in the New Year! Don't give up on me!

Stamp Sets and other items for Sale! - New non-stamp set items added!

2010-11-14T20:17:00.010-06:00

I am posting all the sets that I am selling here on the blog so I have a central place to keep track of inventory. If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and want to attend my home sale, please let me know and I will keep you posted on date/time. I accept paypal and shipping is actual cost. If you are picking up from me in person or attending my sale, it is cash only. These prices are over 50% off the cost to me. I am not offering a "bulk buy" for the products. Thanks for looking!

Note: If the sets are italicized, it means they are pending payment and will be taken off the list as soon as payment is received, or reverted back to available.

LAST UPDATE: 11/24 10am

Florals and Nature

Bella's Bloom $6.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Bitty Bouquets $6.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Close to Nature $6.00 New, Unmounted

Delightful Doodles $6.00 New, Unmounted

Delightful Doodles $6.00 New, Unmounted

Itty Bitty Borders $6.00 New, Mounted

Itty Bitty Borders $6.00 New, Unmounted

Organic Grace $6.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Seasonal Images $6.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Shell Greetings $6.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Spring Pansy $6.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Thank You Blocks $6.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Wee Watercolors $6.00 New, Unmounted

Best Blossoms $8.00 New, Unmounted

Botanical $8.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Bunch O' Bugs $8.00 New, Unmounted

Cute as A Bug $8.00 used, Mounted, clean

Delight in Life $8.00 New, Unmounted

God's Beauty $8.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Love Ya Bunches $8.00 New, Unmounted

Merci $8.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Nature's Wonders $8.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Nature's Wonders $8.00 Used, Partially Mounted, clean

Painted Garden $8.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Polka Dots and Paisley $8.00 New, Unmounted

Sweet Flowers $8.00 New, Unmounted

Watercolor Minis $8.00 New, Unmounted

Watercolor Minis $8.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Enjoy Every Moment $11.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Friendly Flowers $11.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Topiary $11.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

Friendship Blooms $11.00 New, Unmounted, pre-cut

Flower-Filled $11.00 New, Cut, Unmounted

Fresh Flowers $11.00 used, mounted, stained

Infinite Goodness $11.00 New, Unmounted

Bloomin' Wonderful $15.00 Used, partial mounted, some staining

Both Way Blossoms $15.00 New, Unmounted

Cottage Rose $15.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Daisy $15.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Daisy $15.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Hand-Painted Petites $15.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Hand-Painted Petites $15.00 Used, mounted, stained

Heartfelt Thanks $15.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Nature's Sketchbook $15.00 New, Unmounted

Petal Prints $15.00 New, Unmounted

Petal Prints $15.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Something Nice $15.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Wild Rose $20.00 New, Unmounted

Flora and Fauna $30.00 New, Unmounted

Birthday and All-Occasion Sets

Bitty Bolds $6.00 Used, Mounted, some stains

God Bless America $6.00 Used, Mounted, some stains

Hang your Heart $6.00 New, Unmounted

In the Sky $6.00 Used, Mounted, clean

In the Sky $6.00 Used, Mounted, some stains

Kanji $6.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

Love Bug $6.00 New, Unmounted, precut
Stars and Swirls $6.00 Used, Mounted, some stains

Stars and Swirls $6.00 New, Unmounted

Starstruck $6.00 New, Unmounted

Wow Flowers $6.00 New, Unmounted, precut

A Little Bit of Happiness$8.00 New, Unmounted

A Little Love $8.00 New, Unmounted

A Little Love $8.00 New, Unmounted

A Little Love $8.00 New, Unmounted

A Little Love $8.00 New, Unmounted

A Little Love $8.00 Used, partially mounted, some staining

A to Z Accents $8.00 New, Unmounted
For A Friend $8.00 New, Unmounted

It's a Girl Thing $8.00 New, Unmounted

Seeing Spots $8.00 New, Unmounted

Smorgasborders $8.00 New, Unmounted

Smorgasborders $8.00 Used, partially mounted, some staining

Taggers Dozen $8.00 New, Unmounted

The Fine Print $8.00 New, Unmounted

Weather or Not $8.00 New, Unmounted

Wonderful Woodcuts $8.00 New, Unmounted

Year-Round Cheer $8.00 Used, Mounted,Clean

A Little Somethin' $11.00 New, Unmounted

All Occasions $11.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

All Occasions $11.00 New, Unmounted

Birthday Banter $11.00 New, Unmounted

Bold Basics $11.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Border Buddies $11.00 Used, Mounted, clean

Haute Couture $11.00 New, Unmounted

I Like Your Style $11.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

La Dee-Da $11.00 New, Unmounted

Little Layers $11.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Little Layers Plus $11.00 New, Unmounted

Love Notes $11.00 New, Unmounted

Darling Dots $11.00 New, Unmounted, precut

Polka Dot Punches $11.00 New, Unmounted, precut

Furnished with Love $11.00 new, Unmounted

Sketch an Event $11.00 Used, Mounted, Stained

Simply Summer $11.00 New, Unmounted

Riveting $11.00 Used, Partially Mounted, clean

Sweet of You $11.00 New, unmounted

You are My Sunshine $11.00 Used, Mounted , slight staining

Mini Mates $15 Used, mounted, some staining

Wildlife $20 Used, mounted, staining

Gifts from the Orient $20 Used, Mounted, Very Rare

Borders and Backgrounds
Alpha Shadows $6.00 New, Unmounted

Alpha Shadows $6.00 New, Partially Mounted

Around and About $6.00 New, Partially Mounted

round and About $6.00 New, Unmounted

Background Basics $6.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

Background Basics $6.00 New, Unmounted

Beyond the Basics $6.00 New, Mounted

Fabulous Four $6.00 Used, Partially Mounted, Clean

Itty Bitty Backgrounds $6.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Itty Bitty Backgrounds $6.00 Used, Partially Mounted, Clean

Journaling $6.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

Letter Perfect Backgroun $6.00 New, Unmounted

Little Shapes $6.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Mini Borders $6.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

Mini Borders $6.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Petite Patterns $6.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

En Francais $8.00 New, Unmounted

Pindot Plaid $8.00 Used, Mounted, Clean

Victorian Lace $8.00 Used, Mounted, some staining

Word by Word $8.00 used, Mounted, clean

Border Builders $11 Used, Mounted, some staining

Simple Shapes $11 Used, Partially Mounted, some staining

Perfect Plaids $11 Used, Mounted, some staining

Great Shapes $13 New, Unmounted

Words, Sayings, Alphabets

Small Script $6.00 Used, Partially Mounted, Clean

Vogue Verses $8 Used, Mounted, some staining

Lexicon of Love $8 Used, partially mounted, some staining

Lots of Thoughts $8 New, Unmounted, precut
Conrats $8 New, Unmounted, precut

Yummy $8 New, Unmounted, precut

All About U $11 Used, Mounted, some staining

Mini Messages $11 New, Unmounted

Mini Messages $11 Used, partially mounted, some staining

Block Party $11 New, unmounted

Holidays and Special Occasions

Wreath of Roses $8 New, Mounted, Clean
Love Ya! $8 Used, Mounted, some staining

Love Always $11 Used, Mounted, some staining

Non- Stamp Set Items:

Sizzix Rolling Tote: $35 New w/tags
Because of the size of this item and the fact I don't have a box big enough for shipping, this is a pick up item in the Dallas area.

Simply Scrappin' Scrapbook kits:

(All new, discontinued. Original Cost with tax/shipping was over $23)

Vintage Keepsakes $10.00

Just Delightful $10.00
At Home $10.00
Tie the Knot $10.00
Summer Days $10.00
I'm here - boy $10.00
Tickets and Tokens $10.00
Campout $10.00

Designer Series Paper (If listed more than once, I have multiple packs)

Afternoon Tea $8.00
Bella Rose $8.00
Bella Rose $8.00
Bella Rose $8.00
Brocade Background $8.00
Cutie Pie $8.00
Enchante $8.00
Flowers for You $8.00
Loves Me $8.00
Outlaw $8.00
Outlaw $8.00
Outlaw $8.00
Parisian Breeze $8.00
Parisian Breeze $8.00
Parisian Breeze $8.00
Petals and Paisley $8.00
Porcelain Prints $8.00
Porcelain Prints $8.00
Raspberry Tart $8.00
Uptown $8.00
Urban Garden $8.00
Urban Garden $8.00
Urban Garden $8.00

As possible, I will be adding more items, so come back!

Simply Amazing Offer from Stampin' Up!

2010-11-14T18:11:00.000-06:00

What do you call it when you get over $310 in crafting and business supplies for only $87.50? You can call it an amazing deal, but we’re calling it an amazing opportunity! From November 15-30, you can purchase either our Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits at 50 percent off the regular retail price of $175 (plus free shipping!), and enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator:

• Earn additional income while sharing creativity.

• Make new and lasting friendships.

• Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.

• Receive a free subscription to an exclusive monthly magazine.

• Receive two free months subscription to your own business website.

• Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips.

THIS IRRESISTIBLE OFFER IS ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2010, SO CONTACT ME BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!

As a SPECIAL SIGN-UP BONUS from me only, when you sign up, you can choose any one of my available retired stamp kits free!

Save a Bundle for the Holidays!

2010-10-13T22:01:00.001-05:00

Create Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts this holiday season!

From October 19-December 16, choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin’ Up!® products—perfect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts—and all at 20% off!

Click here to see the Stamp Set bundles. What a great way to get some terrific products and save a Bundle!

Call or email me to order...or shop online!

It's fun to be a Demo!

2010-09-22T08:00:00.004-05:00

One of the best things about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (besides all the wonderful friends you make) is all the cool things you get to attend. When I flew to Wisconsin last month to spend the weekend with three of my dearest friends, we also got to go down to Chicago to attend a special SU! event with other Members of our group. It was so fun and I came away with the best cards and samples I have ever left an event with - in over 10 years of being a Demonstrator. This was absolutely OUTSTANDING! This is one of the benefits of joining my team. You get to be part of an awesome group of very talented, sharing and caring Demonstrators. And the group I am in are truly the cream of the crop! You still have until October 18th to join Stampin' Up! and get the FREE Craft Tote with your starter kit! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity now and then later, you can take advantage of the wonderful events we have planned!

This picture isn't great, but here is a small sample of some of the ideas that were shared:

Never too old for Goofy Stuff - Punch Art

2010-09-12T21:01:00.000-05:00

In August, I joined three of my closest friends in Wisconsin for a stamping weekend marathon! We laughed and stamped and ate and started all over again. There was very little sleeping involved and we had a great time! Here is one of the darling cards we made. It uses Top Note and Scallop dies, flower punch and the senitment is from the set "Smarty Pants."

Tote-ally AWESOME Opportunity!

2010-09-01T08:37:00.000-05:00

TOTE-ALLY Awesome Opportunity!

I've got a TOTE-ALLY awesome opportunity for YOU!!! From now until October 18th, receive a FREE craft tote (a $39.95 value) when you join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator! The fall and winter holidays create some of the BEST stamping opportunities...it's a great time to earn some extra money!

Imagine... sharing your ♥ of Stampin’ Up! with this stylish and practical tote, patterned after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series paper and large enough to carry 12” x 12” card stock and a Paper Cutter, as well as punches, ink pads, and accessories.

And with two Starter Kits to choose from-Standard and Digital-at a brand new lower kit price, there’s never been a better time to join the Stampin’Up! family!

Contact me for your password to join and you could be a demonstrator today!

Starting Over - A New Stampin' Year!

2010-07-25T20:23:00.002-05:00

So, I've been extremely negligent in posting to my blog! Since I don't believe I have a following, this is a mute point! Hah!

I am very excited about SU!s new catalog year. It's absolutely fabulous. My wish list is way too long, so I better get working to justify all the new stuff I want!

This will be a quickie post for today to include the links to my website and our catalogs. Sign up for my Blog Feed. I'm going to start giving away some of my over 300 stamp sets that are retired! Leave a comment and you will be entered in for a free stamp set on my drawing date of August 31st!

Catalog: http://204.228.150.61/20102011catalogs/IBC10-11_US_reduced.pdf
My SU! Website: http://thestampqueen.stampinup.net

Happy Stampin'!!

Why I am not going to the office today...

2010-02-12T10:49:00.007-06:00

Here is our driveway

Here is my car

Here is our 4-Wheel Drive BIG truck...in the ditch trying to get out of the driveway

I think I declare this a day of crossword puzzles, naps by the fire and uncombed hair!

NEW! NEW! NEW!

2009-12-08T10:57:00.013-06:00

Wow, Stampin' Up! continues to amaze me. Each year (I've been with SU! over 10 years now) keeps getting better and better. I know you probably tire of hearing this, but I'm very excited to announce that our next Occassions Mini is introducing some FABULOUS new products!

How about Clear Mount Stamps?? What does this mean? Well, for years, many Demos and Customers have wanted clear stamps for multiple reasons. It's easier for stamp placement, easier for storage and just plain cool. SU! had not followed this trend for a very good reason; the acrylic/clear stamps simply do not have the stamped quality of rubber mounted stamps. Well, SU! has done it again. They have developed a rubber-mounted stamp (which gives superior stamping images)that applies to a clear block. They are stored in DVD style cases and they ROCK! I haven't been able to do a little video on them, (I'm still having equipment challenges), but if you want to see what they look like and how they work, let me know and I'll send you a link to a video a friend of mine did.

New Punch Style! They close shut, are low profile and take up a lot less storage room. YES! If you want to see them in person, let me know. You will love, love, love them!

Awesome New Papers...I'm not sure which ones I love best!

While I can't share the Occassions Mini with you yet because of SU! restriction, trust me that you will want to see one and you will want many things contained it it.

Also, the Occassions Mini debuts at the same time as Sale-A-Bration! For those of you who don't know what Sale-A-Bration is (SAB)....in two words it's "FREE PRODUCT!" For every $50 you spend on stamps and accessories from Jan 5 - March 31, you get to choose from free stamp sets. This year, not only can you choose from stamp sets, but there is a wonderful new punch, papers and you can even choose some items from our 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog!

This is a GREAT time to book a workshop with me and get lots of FREE HOSTESS product and FREE SAB products too! I have limited space available, so call me as soon as possible. If you want to host a workshop at my house, we can do that too.

Have I said that SU! ROCKS!

Looking forward to stamping and scrapping with you in the near future!
Stampinly,
Randee

My Digital Studio

2009-10-01T19:50:00.002-05:00

And I'm so excited I can't sleep! The new "My Digital Studio" has arrived and it's so FABULOUS I can't believe it! Ladies, I can't begin to tell you how awesome this product is. If you love scrapping and love computers, this is the PRODUCT for you! I don't have room here to tell you all the awesome things it does, but I can tell you that I have used PhotoShop Elements and various other online sources to create scrapbook pages, books, etc., and this is SO much better and easier! And it comes with tons of digital stamped images, all our colors, lots of fonts, memorized layouts to make things easier, etc. If you would like to see a Digital Demonstration, please let me know and we will get together. One of the neatest things is the ability to do great hybrid pages! Ask me about that if you don't know what I mean. You don't have to purchase your pages/books through Stampin' Up!, but the prices are better than I get on other sites! It is $79.99 and well worth the price! Place your order now!

In addition to being able to order your "My Digital Studio," you can also take advantage of awesome savings with our "Deal of the Week!" This week the special is:

Week 1 Deals of the Week
Item Description Special Price
109183 Trio Flower punch $10.99
109041 5-Petal Flower punch $10.99
110709 My Way punch $11.99

Click here to view more information about My Digital Studio or order online.

Happy Stampin!

The AWESOME HOLIDAY MINI is HERE!

2009-09-03T19:43:00.003-05:00

And it's filled with awesome things! Go here to see it!

Happy Stampin'

Randee

Last chance to become a Demonstrator for only $85!

2009-08-27T20:09:00.003-05:00

Hi Stampers!

Forgive this short note, but I just wanted to remind you that our $85 mini-kit opportunity ends on 8/31/09! If you have ever thought of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, or have a wishlist where it makes sense for you to become a hobby demo, you can do it for less!

The mini-kit includes:

Six new In-Color Classic Stamp pads (or six classic pads of your color choice)
Package of Whisper White cardstock
Package of Assorted In-Color cardstock
"For All You Do" stamp set (or you choice of any $28.95 stamp set)
Business Supplies (Click here for a complete checklist of what is included)

Or, if you want the full shebang, you can order the normal starter kit for $199 which includes the a package of assorted In-Color cardstock and all six of the new In-Color Classic Pads. To see the kit contents, click here. In addition, with your first order, you can take an additional 10% off! I wish I could sign up again to take advantage of all the awesome offers!

For more details, please visit my Demonstrator website and call me! I would love to welcome you to my Stampin' Demo family! If you would like to sign up online, let me know and I will send you a password.

Happy Stampin'!

WOWZA! Lots of great news...please read it all!

2009-08-10T15:41:00.005-05:00

I just returned home from the annual Stampin' Up! convention and all I can say is, "WOWZA!" I am so excited about all the new product and offerings.

My favorite is "My Digital Studio." This product is coming soon and is the best, easiest to use I have seen out there so far. I'm very excited about this. I have spent the last couple years playing with digital scrapping and various software offerings out there. I can save you lots of time and money when I say this truly will be AMAZING! In addition to hundreds of templates, accessories, papers, stamps, etc that will already come imbedded in the software product, you will have the opportunity to add additional components as they become available from SU! What I love the best is that SU! has worked with vendors to ensure exact color matching on our exclusive colors so that you can create hybrid pages and cards. How cool is that? This is really big! Of course, you can always do your own printing or send it to another online service, but our prices are great! You will be able to create and print various sized albums/books, single pages and/or send a digital scrapbook (video included) to friends and family! I would love to share this with you, so please let me know if you are interested in Digital Scapping. I'd love to share it with you. By the way, I finally settled on the difficult to learn, hard to use Photoshop Elements for my scrapping and photo editing and I'm happy to tell you that the "My Digital Studio" has the same features and abilities without the difficult to learn software.

My next favorite is the "Build-A-Bear" product line. Oh my goodness! Stampin' Up! has partnered with Build-A-Bear and do we have some fun, fun stuff for you! Not only do we have exclusive stamp sets and papers created for our Build-A-Bear product line, but we have exclusive die cuts for our Big Shot machine! Now you can create your own Build-A-Bear experience in your own home!

Have you ever considering becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator...either to purchase your own product or to earn a little extra income? Now is the time to do it! Until August 31, you can purchase your own SU! mini starter kit for only $85! (Here is what is included in the kit and can be customized.) As a demonstrator, you not only can make a nice income, but you can purchase product at a 20-40% discount. You can also earn hostess benefits (more FREE product) on your own orders, along with qualifying for tons of other freebies. In addition to this, you will have access to all SU! materials, the website, tons of great ideas and you can choose to go to CONVENTION, the most AWESOME experience! You make wonderful new friends and it's just FUN, FUN, FUN! There is so much more to tell you, so please call or email me for more information or visit my SU! website. If you sign up with me as a new demonstrator on or before August 31st, you will also receive an additional $25 in product from me to get you started!

HOSTESS, HOSTESS....Stampin' Up! has terrific hostess benefits and they have just made it even sweeter! Hostess a workshop between September 1 and November 30th, and in addition to earning all the wonderful hostess benefits and free Idea Book and Catalog, you can also qualify to purchase any one item (excluding My Digital Studio or Hostess Sets) for $10. So, if we have a $42 item, you can purchase it for only $10....plus get all your free hostess gifts! Hosting a workshop is great fun and now, with my "Pick two" style workshop, you get to customize your workshop experience. Your friends will thank you for inviting them! We always have a blast, and as my hostess, I promise to pamper and spoil you with all sorts of fun and treats! All you have to do is invite your friends and provide a simple, easy finger food. I'll do the rest for you!

I am in the process of updating my calendar with workshops, classes, stamp camps and just "come stamp with me" crafternoons or evenings, so please let me know if you are interested so I can ensure you know my event dates! I am back in business after a few years of tending to a husband who broke his neck and back and I'm here to stay! (Yes, he is doing better after his last surgery.)

Whether you want to purchase product, become a demonstrator (for the discount or a business), want to hostess a fun-filled workshop or come play with me, let me know. I can't wait to see you!

Hugs,
Randee

Summer FUN!

2009-07-06T15:24:00.003-05:00

It's here! The new 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalog and it's amazing! Just the new Dies alone are going to cost me a pretty penny! And the new ribbons, papers, stamp sets....I guess every year I have a huge wishlist, but it does seem to get better and better!

In addition, Stampin' Up! just announced the "Deal of the Week!" Every week in July, a new product will be featured at a great discount. The best way to keep updated is to subscribe to my blog. I promise not to inundate you with updates, but you will be glad you subscribed!

You can click on the sidebar pictures to access the new Catalog and Deals!

Happy Stamping,
Randee

Another Birthday....another project!

2009-06-15T14:44:00.009-05:00

So, people at work keep having birthdays and I keep having to come up with gifts for them! I've been wanting to create a Birthday Card Box for a few years now, so decided this would be the perfect time to do so.

I used a soon-to-be-retired Simply Scrappin' kit - Sunshine Garden. I just love this kit and hate to see it go! All supplies are SU! except for buttons and jewels.

Here's the outside of the box with the matching card:

If anyone knows a good way to make a template of these containers, please let me know. This was a bugger to get just right!

I then created 12 dividers (one for each month). I didn't take pictures of the back of the dividers, but there it's printed with a fill-in format for dates and names of the birthday people in that month.

And here is July - December:

If any of my two (hee hee) faithful readers would like to do a similar class project, let me know. I'd be delighted to create a class for us! We could do the birthday box as one class and then have several more classes to fill in the dates with cards!

Stampin' Hugs,
Randee

Stampin' Up! Last Chance Stamps and Accessories

2009-06-06T09:29:00.006-05:00

Every year, at the end of the catalog year, SU! gives us advance notice of stamp sets and accessories that will be discontinued. This will be your LAST CHANCE to get some of those items you love. Some of the items are discounted, so now is the time to purchase! These are subject to availability. You can order off my website: http://thestampqueen.stampinup.net/ or you can email and/or call me with your orders.

Here are the lists:

Last Chance Stamps: http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf

Last Chance Accessories:

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/14892.asp

Last Chance Decor Elements:

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Decor_elements_Last_Chance_List_0609_US.pdf

These last until June 30th or until supplies are diminished, so order now!

Photo Album in a Box

2009-05-28T19:33:00.017-05:00

So, I am trying to use up retired SU! items and other products that have been sitting around. These box photo albums were quite the rage a couple years ago. I always wanted to make one, but never got around to it. I had an unused Simply Scrappin' kit, which I used exclusively to make the box. (Just so you know, making this box still leaves a ton of product for other projects if you like the Simply Scrappin' kits.)

A little background info on me. I was scrappin' when scrappin' wasn't cool. (Sounds like an old Barbara Mandrell song, doesn't it?) I used to crop, journal and scrap before I had even heard of those terms! My first scrapbook album was made back in the late 70's when I was still in high school. Don't grab your calculator.....I admit to being somewhere in my 40's :0(

Having taught scrapping and crafts for over 10 years, you'd think I would actually have scrapbooks of my kids (my oldest just turned 20!), but alas, not one of them has a completed scrapbook. Working full time, having a "gentleman's farm", traveling a lot and three children just hasn't been condusive to getting scrapbooks done. Besides, I find that I enjoy papercrafting and other things more these days. That's not to say you won't see some traditional scrapping in these posts in the future!

So, a long winded way of posting my photo box, but here it is! I think I'll give it to my Father-in-law for Father's Day. Sorry about the quality of the pics. I need to make a photo box and set up a better area for pics, but until then, they will be pretty cheesy.

Outside of the box and the sides.

Repurposed Starbucks

2009-05-28T17:50:00.024-05:00

Okay, how many of you love Frappuccinos? I do, but it's so hard to justify the expense.....unless you need them for a craft project! This is for you, Kristine. I needed a birthday gift for a co-worker. She always likes the little cards or projects I bring into work, so I thought she might like this. I used mostly Stampin' Up! products on this. She loved it and I had a great time making it.

These aren't the best pictures because I didn't really take them with blogging in mind, but you get the idea! I filled one bottle with Hersey's mini candy bars, another bottle with kisses and the other two with bath salts.

Here is the actual container that I repurposed, along with the gift bag.

I created a pattern for covering the Frappuccino holder. I'm working on scanning them in, so if you would like them emailed to you, let me know and as soon as I have them scanned, I'll send them to you.

Happy Crafting!

Randee

Linking to:
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/ Show and Tell
Whatever Goes Wednesday Whatever, Whenever Wednesday
Catch a Glimpse Thursday

2009-03-25T11:35:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my new Stamping, Scrapping and Crafting Blog! I am moving to this blog for all things crafty, from my ScrapHouse Blog which is mostly for the purpose of renting out my Scrapbook Vacation Rental house. Click here http://www.randeescrafthouse.typepad.com to visit scraphouse.

This will look pretty blank for now as I move things over and build the blog, so bear with me!

Happy Crafting!

Randee