Feeling Scrappy

I've been working at getting caught up on scrapbooking my kids' albums. I've been mixing Project Life with traditional 12x12 pages and I am pleased to say the albums are caught up through last month! Project Life has really helped and I've been learning so many fun ways to use it. But, I still enjoy having an entire 144 square inches to work with. I thought I'd share a page I just finished from Jared's album. Among other things, I used Best Year Ever DSP and coordinating card stock, the For all Things stamp set, and even some leftover embellishments from a past My Paper Pumpkin kit. 

Retiring Products Lists!

It's that time of year. We are getting excited for the new Stampin' Up! catalog coming out soon. But before we can get a peek at the new and exciting products it will contain, we need to make room. 

We'll be saying, "good-bye" to many wonderful items in the current product. Check out the Retiring Products HERE in my store or look at the list HERE. Order soon or check back often. Retiring accessories will only be available while supplies last.

Many retiring products are discounted up to 50% off, so check them out today!

Teacher Appreciation Week

This week was Teacher Appreciation Week at my kids' school. Each day has a different theme. This year I helped the kids make a set of cards for the handmade gift day. Of course I did. :) Each of my kids made a set of 4 thank-you cards to give to their teacher. All I did was come up with the design and cut the paper for them. They decided if they wanted to make it exactly like I did or change it up a bit. 

And my kids showed that they are creative! Sydney changed the orientation of the card - and rearranged the buttons accordingly. When she realized she'd stamped the inside sentiment the wrong direction, she figured out she could turn the paper over and stamp again without me telling her. Sydney and Corban both played around with the ink colors, making each card just a little different.

Jared was the first to play around with the button colors and get creative - then they all did. I loved it, and I hope their teachers do, too. At the end of the evening, even my 11 year old son said, "Mom, I had fun making the cards with you tonight." That made my whole day!

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Don't miss it!

Hello! I wanted to remind you of the FREE SHIPPING offer from Stampin' Up! It ends tomorrow, so if you were thinking about placing an order, don't miss out!

Not only is this the perfect opportunity to stock up on any small supplies you might need, it's an even better opportunity to buy something on sale!

So, while I was reminding you of FREE SHIPPING...

I also wanted to share this week's deals with you:

Burlap Ribbon $7.05 $5.96

Brights Designer Buttons $7.95 $5.96

Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon $6.95 $5.21

Flower Fair Framelits $24.95 $18.71

Fun Flower Punch $16.95 $12.71

Hearts Collection Framelits Die $26.95 $20.21

Metallic Encore Silver Pad $9.95 $7.46

Stars Framelits Dies $26.95 $20.21

Happy Birthday To Me! And you get to celebrate, too!

Stampin' Up! knew just what to get me for my birthday - FREE SHIPPING! OK, well, I know it wasn't intentional on their part, but starting today you can get FREE shipping on your orders through April 10th!

Details

• Get FREE shipping on any orders placed April 6-April 10, no minimum purchase required (excludes expedited orders).
• All order types qualify (customer, demonstrator, workshop, online)
• Orders placed for Hawaii and Alaska will receive free 2nd Day Air shipping.
• Paper Pumpkin past kits and kit refills are eligible for free shipping if purchased online. Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are not eligible for free shipping.
• Submit orders by:
  • Phone: Friday, April 10, 2015; 6:50 pm (MT)
  • OEX: Friday, April 10, 2015; 11:50 pm (MT)

Your Next Steps

• Stock up on supplies - free shipping doesn't happen often!
• Purchase items on your wish list, because, FREE SHIPPING!
• Look at upcoming holidays and birthdays in your calendar and stock up! Our kits and albums make perfect gifts!