More Coaster Calendars

Here are some coaster calendars I made yesterday for the ladies that attended the party. I made all five of these with the Creative License SSK that is a Level 1 hostess set. All 5 of these only took me an hour to make and that was stopping to do a couple of things here and there. I was also happy with the fact that of 5 there were only two that were the same. That is pretty good for just kinda throwing them together, huh?

I've got a very busy week ahead of me but I still plan on doing some stamping and crafting so check back!

Winter Bright Poll

To the left you will see a poll for which Winter Bright Project you'd like to see me do a tutorial on. Please choose only one. I have the poll up for a week and then within the next week it should be all set to go. Now...GO VOTE!!

As a side note. I'd love to take credit for these ideas but as I told you on the first project I've learned how to make these projects from a CD that I got from HERE. Erika is an amazing stamper and business woman! The tutorial I do will be different from hers per copy write but you'll still be happy!

No Stamping Yesterday

So, yah...since we are having a 'party' today and my stamp area has been a mess for awhile now I decided I would go ahead and clean it up. Todd said I didn't have to but I just couldn't leave it such a mess and I guess I didn't realize just how much of a mess I had! My major issue right now is storage. Because I only have a corner of the living room (which is great because I'm around the family when I'm stamping that way) there isn't any room for extra anything. And really, some of the area is for books and such that I need for other things too. My retired and 'I'm not currently using' stamp sets go in a box (or three) in the bedroom closet which means they are definitely not getting used the way they should...poor things! I'm sure they are lonely wondering why I love the other sets more!

Anyway, it took me about 2 hours total to go through everything, put things away that I don't really have room for and don't use often, re-organize, dust, and generally make the area look like I can actually use it. I made a special drawer for my Giga and Mega Punches which gave me back a lot of space on my desk. I couldn't put away my SU! or Copic markers though as I use them too often. It still is a bit messy looking but that is because I got out my Christmas cards so that I can see what I have to send and what I need to still make. It will be fun sending a different card to everyone this year.

I hope that I get some time to stamp this evening although it is going to be a very busy week for me so I may have other things to do. Have a super wonderful Sunday everyone!

Tic Tac Toe

I have seen these cute little tic tac toe sets going around the internet and because I knew we'd be at the play early last night I decided to whip one up for Kyler and I to play.

I just used a 4x4 coaster that I have here at home. Covered it with some Dashing Designer Paper and used thin strips of Old Olive card stock for the grid. For the playing pieces I used images from the soon to be retired set Hung Up on the Holidays punched them out and added them to coordinating colors of plain card stock...again in Old Olive and Real Red. The title was printed off my computer, I added a couple of more images and put it on the coaster. I didn't want to dress it up too much as I knew we'd actually be using it. And...we did! It was fun to have something portable and easy to play with while we were waiting.

Oops! Jon just called for me to pick him up so I'm out the door! Have a great Saturday!

Ch ch cha changes...

Wow, everyone! Go look at the front page of the Stampin' Up! website. It looks fantastic! It makes it so much easier to find what you are looking for and to see the great artwork featured!

It is December 1st and what does that mean? The stamp set retirement list has been posted! This is always exciting!

Here are the lists...

Alphabetical Retired List

Page Number Retired List

And also here is the list of dormant stamp sets. These will still be available while not shown in the new Spring/Summer Catalog.

Remember, if you want to order any of these stamps you must do it before the end of December and if you want them for Christmas you would need to order them by December 15th to ensure Christmas delivery. Please let me know if you have any questions!