Aquidneck Stampworks

Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since I had updated my blog. I have been a bad bad blogger. I plan on doing better in 2010 promise!

I do have some good news to share with you though. There has been a delay with SU! getting out the new catalogs that go active on January 5th. With that being said, they have decided to publish the catalogs early on the website! Orders can not be completed yet, but you can start to get your list ready. Click here for the Occasions Mini or here for the SAB catalog. It may take a few minutes to load since it is a big file.

There is so much stuff in the mini that I know you all will love. To start, SU! has started to offer clear mount stamps. How cool is this?!?!

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features :
~Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
~Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
~Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
~Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
~Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
~Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
~Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

Also being introduced in the mini is a new line of punches. Can it get any better then that?

A few features of the new punch style:
~Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
~Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
~Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
~Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
~New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
~Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
~Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
~larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
~Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate! There are four different stamp sets, one fabulous paper pack, and one border punch. New this year to SAB: You can choose a stamp set that is from the current Idea Book and Catalog priced at $15.95 or less.

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping).
Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.
*Note: This benefit only available on qualifying customer, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify.
Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!
The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.

Check out the catalogs yourself and get ready to drool. :~)
*PS If you are on my mailing list, you should be getting a hard copy in the mail sometime in early January. If you need a copy, email me your name and full address and I will get one in the mail for you.

I am a member of a special team of people who care about the health of babies. That's why we have banded together to raise money and participate in the March of Dimes March for Babies. I am asking you to join our fundraising efforts today by sponsoring my walk.

Contributing online is fast, easy and secure. You can donate directly from my personal webpage with a credit card or PayPal. If you prefer, I can also accept cash or check. Just click the appropriate box on my webpage.

The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in our community and across the nation. The money we raise for March for Babies will support lifesaving research, services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.

We need your help. Visit my webpage and sponsor me!

I know in these tough times it is hard to donate to charities. Even the smallest amount will help tremendously. In the spirit of donating, I am going to give away blog candy to two lucky people.

After you make a donation with March for Babies, come back and leave a comment that you did so. On February 5th, I will use random.org to pick two names. The first person will receive an assortment pack of 8.5X11 cardstock (family color your choice). The second person will receive a wheel stamp of their choice (standard or jumbo; $8.50 max). Anyone who donates $5 or more is eligible for the blog candy.

Please spread the word! The more people who donate, the more babies we can help give the fighting chance they deserve.

I joined a themed monthly swap for the 2010. I decided that this swap would help kick my but in gear and stop procrastinating. For the month of January, Valentine cards was the theme.

This is what I came up with. I was trying to stay away from the tradtional pink, red, and white cards. As you can see, I was slightly succesful. :~)

WOW! Stampin' Up! is on a roll with all the new items they are releasing today. Have you checked out the new Occasions Mini and the Sale-A-Bration catalogs? Plus the new Country Living Stationary Kits? WOW! is all I can say. :~)



Here is another new thing that SU! is offering. Heart Shaped Treat Cups. Just like the ever popular treat cups that were introduced last mini catalog. These go perfectly with the heart punch that SU! already carries.

This exclusive kit (item 119113) includes the following products:
~Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3)
~Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot
~Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)

There are hundreds of things you can make with this kit. A few ideas are dinner invitations, Thank You notes, greeting cards, dinner menus, and tons of other things.

Priced at $19.95 this offer is to good to pass up. Hurry before they are all gone!

A special for all Stampin' Up! Costumers:
Subsribe to Country Living for only $10 for 10 issues! For just $1 an issue, you'll receive great craft projects, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes and entertaining ideas-all delivered to your home each month. Click here for this great offer.

A few months ago my upline, Karen Sullivan, gave me a magnetic sheet to play with. At the time, I had no clue what to do with it, so into the "stamp cave" it went. I had forgotten about it until last night when I decided to clean out my closet and see what I had in there.

I instantly knew what I wanted to do when I saw it. I got some mini calendars last month in a group bulk buy with the LNS group. I knew that I wanted to mount the calendar and stick it on the fridge but didn't want it to be to plain. The top note was a perfect size for the magnetic sheet. I got two out of the one sheet that I had.

I used the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper, silver brads, and a little bit of glue stick to make this. It is still a little plain, but I have more to add to it. I am going to make the whole thing into a message center. I was just wicked happy that I got the magnet to hold that I had to share with you guys.

The second top note is going to be a post it note holder. I am also going to make a third top note out of the new decor elements chalkboard vinyl. When those are completed, I will share more pictures with you.

Until then, I hope you guys are having a great weekend and stamping your hearts out! :~)