Sunday, July 27, 2008

Less than 48 hours to go

Till I leave for Salt Lake City and the Stampin' Up! Convention. Wow! I'm soooooooo excited to be going. I'm also a bit scared.....not really scared, but I have NO idea what to expect. I know there will be close to 7,ooo other demos there, and let's just say I don't exactly like being in large crowds. I know we all won't be in one place at the same time all the time. There are 12 different tracks I believe. But still, that's ALOT of people in one building! I'm really excited about going on a tour of the Stampin' Up campus. I hear it's really something to see. I've never been further west than Chicago, so I'm really looking forward to seeing those beautiful mountains in person. I wish Don were coming with me to share that. He's been to SLC on many occasions for business though.
My swaps are done. I did approximately 150 all together. I did 30 card fronts and the rest are all 3-D swaps. This morning I went in my stamp room to make a birthday card for my neighbor's little girl who is turning one next weekend. I won't be here for her party, but I wanted to make a card for her. Well, I got sidetracked and ended up making some bookmarks for another swap LOL I am so surprised how much I've been into the swaps. When I first decided to go to the convention, I didn't plan on making any swaps at all. That's what peer pressure will do to you! I have enjoyed making them though. I did end up making that birthday card too, so all is good.
I recently signed up for a demonstrator business website through Stampin' Up. Check it out: www.lyndapacini.stampinup.net
I don't have any customized projects or information on there yet. I'll work on that after I return from SLC. Till then! Ta ta!!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Here it is

The complete list of retiring accessories from Stampin Up. These items will only be available as long as supplies last or until August 1oth, whichever comes first. If there is something on this list you've been wanting, don't wait to long or it might be gone forever!


Item Number
Product Description
Availability
109200
Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718
Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719
Accents & Elements Messenger

103158
Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638
Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava

108637
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color

108640
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock

108639
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky

108641
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi

108644
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate

103975
Card Stock Brushed Copper

108694
Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color

107312
Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White

107292
Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White

109116
Notes & Envelopes Long Notes

109118
Notes & Envelopes Love Notes

109117
Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*

110729
Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes

109119
Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes

109018
Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou

109019
Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava

109017
Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate

109016
Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock

109015
Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky

109020
Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi

109013
Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou

109012
Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava

109011
Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate

109010
Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock

109009
Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky

109014
Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

110751
Designer Series Paper Azure*

110749
Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss

109154
Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie

110699
Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*

109160
Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers

109159
Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*

110697
Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom

110479
Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*

109151
Designer Series Paper Le Jardin

110748
Designer Series Paper Notebook*

110750
Designer Series Paper Olive Press

109153
Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*

109175
Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*

109177
Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke

110696
Designer Series Paper Prints Bali Breeze

109173
Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou

109174
Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue

109178
Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery

109169
Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*

109168
Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*

109171
Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac

109172
Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard

109176
Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive

109170
Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie

109164
Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*

109167
Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red

109166
Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron

109165
Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky

109163
Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise

110698
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break

110273
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*

110271
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes

110272
Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky

107299
Envelope Confetti Cream Medium

105320
Eyelets Basic

100375
Eyelets Bold Brights

100381
Eyelets Earth Elements

107233
Eyelets Fresh Favorites I

107234
Eyelets Fresh Favorites II

105316
Eyelets Rich Regals

100378
Eyelets Soft Subtles

105515
Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter

105531
Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass

105532
Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper

101120
Metallic Art Pencils

107307
On Board Accents

109181
On Board Blossoms & Basic

109179
On Board Ginormous Pieces

107306
On Board Simon Lower

102678
Paper Mulberry White

109227
Punch Box Three For You

102686
Punch Handheld Rectangle

100271
Pure Color Pencils

109060
Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou

109063
Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava

109061
Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate

109062
Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*

109059
Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky

109058
Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi

109189
Ribbon Originals Beachfront*

109187
Ribbon Originals District*

109188
Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale

109185
Ribbon Originals Jersey*

109184
Ribbon Originals Sherbert

109186
Ribbon Originals Theater

110716
Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*

110281
Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*

110284
Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*

110285
Rub-Ons Urban West*

110557
Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend

109610
Simply Scrappin' Confetti

110572
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy

110567
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl

109597
Simply Scrappin' Home Again

110562
Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage

109648
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy

109627
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl

110587
Simply Scrappin' Summer Days

110577
Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot

111184
Simply Sent Friendly Notes

109228
Simply Sent Simple Delights

109229
Simply Sent Three Thoughts

106662
Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field

107561
Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals

109681
Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog

109678
Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses

107482
Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad

109680
Stampin'Around Wheel Meow

109677
Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe

106610
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline

107467
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday

109571
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby

109570
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends

109569
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party

108423
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte

107468
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike

108980
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals

107464
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture

111261
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots

109554
Stampin' Color Index Labels

109553
Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)

106694
Stampin' Kids Markers

101399
Stipple Brushes

102673
Zig Painty

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Discounted retiring accessories

Stampin Up just announced a list of retiring accessories that are discounted. These prices are in effect from July 21st through August 10th, or while supplies last. Let me know if there is anything you need! Remember, these items will not be available after they sell out or the promotion ends.


Item #
Pg. #
Description
Regular Price
25% Off Price
109117
167
Pocket Notes assortment
$9.95
$7.46
110479
168
Jersey Shore Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
110699
168
East Coast Prep Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
109159
169
Flowers For You Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
110273
169
Spring Fling Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
110748
170
Notebook Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
109153
170
Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
110751
171
Azure Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
109164
171
River Rock Prints Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
109175
171
Almost Amethyst Prints Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
109168
171
Groovy Guava Prints Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
109169
171
Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper
$9.95
$7.46
110284
182
Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons
$10.95
$8.21
110285
182
Urban West Rub-Ons
$10.95
$8.21
110281
182
Cherished Memories Rub-Ons
$10.95
$8.21
109185
190
Jersey Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$9.71
109187
190
District Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$9.71
109189
190
Beachfront Ribbon Originals
$12.95
$9.71
110716
191
Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon
$7.95
$5.96
109062
191
River Rock double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
$8.95
$6.71

This list is in addition to the Hodgepodge Hardware Kits that are also 25% off right now.
Item #
Page #
Item Description
Regular Price
Limited Time 25% off Discount
105532
188
Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware
$27.95
$20.96
105531
188
Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware
$27.95
$20.96
105515
188
Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware

Friday, July 18, 2008

Rocking the Stamp Room

I just added music to my blog....it was SO easy! I never thought I would add music, since most times when I click on other people's blogs I don't like the music. But then I realized it was their choices of music I didn't like LOL. And usually I have the volume on my laptop cranked up (don't know why), so I literally jump out of my seat when the music starts. So here are some of my favorites. If you don't like them, just turn down the volume *wink*
I'm off to my stamp room to work on swaps for convention and to start on some gifts. I also have some other things I need to get working on, as I am under a short deadline for those as well. I may be there all weekend!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Testing....

I'm trying to learn a new skill LOL
Check out this blog: Ruth
There's an awesome post about love and life.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

I've been tagged?

Wow......this whole blogging thing is so new to me. I've seen other's be tagged on their blogs, but I never expected to be tagged myself! I'm not even sure of the proper tagging etiquette, but I'll give it a go. Linda tagged me ( http://ramblingsofanoldlady.blogspot.com/ ) Sorry, but I don't know how to link by just listing a name like Linda did.......

What was I doing Ten Years Ago?
Basically just being a mom and a wife I suppose!
Five Things On Today's "To Do" List
1. Go to the gym......I didn't want to go this morning when that alarm went off. Going to bed at midnight and getting up at 5:00 am are not conducive to exercise! But I did it!
2. Buy dog food
3. Shop for a new silver neck chain to replace the one that broke
4. Vacuum
5. Stay awake long enough to put David to bed
I'm addicted to:My laptop
Things I Would Do If I Were a Millionaire:
Hire Ginger to be David's full time in home nurse
Design and build the perfect house to meet all our unique needs
Fund a program to meet the needs of kids who have profound disabilities after they exit public school programs
Travel
Donate money to cancer research
Places I have Lived:
Orlando, FL
Saratoga Springs, NY
Mystic, CT
Wilmington, NC
Hudson, NH
Wilmington,NC.........in that order! :)
Since Linda and I know all the same bloggers, I'm going to piggyback on her list ;) 1.Kris2. Meredith3. Gina4. Ruth
Sorry if that's lame LOL.....but I'm a newbie!

Friday, July 11, 2008

Stamping and stuff

Well, I've gotten alot accomplished as far as my convention swaps go. I'm finally working on a card front to swap with. It's a design I saw in the gallery at Splitcoast Stampers, but with the help of my Stampin Up demo group, I've tweaked it here and there and hopefully made it my own. I'll post pictures after convention.
I went to my upline's (Peggy)house yesterday morning for a stamp class she was having. Peggy has such incredible card designs, I always try to go when I'm available. It was a fun time, as always.
Yesterday I had a strange feeling all day.......I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but then it hit me out of the blue. Yesterday was Dan's 24th birthday. And I realized that it's the first of his birthdays that I didn't spend with him since he was born. Now I know, at 24 it's time.......but still, it was kinda sad for me. I still can't believe I have a 24 year old! Wow.
So today I'm here at home. Don is away on a jeep jamboree weekend. And don't you just know it, as soon as he leaves there is an issue with the pool. The hose that connects the automatic pool cleaner to the pool flew off yesterday. I can't get it back on. And the pool needs to be cleaned! So I had to call for help from our neighbor who is a pool guy. I hate admitting defeat and needing help LOL But I had to put my pride aside in the interest of clean pool water.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

A toot of sorts

Not in the crafty/stamping sense. But it is a personal milestone for me. Today was my "leg" day at the gym. Let me just say I hate leg days LOL....leg days are hard! As my very last exercise of the morning, my trainer put me on the seated leg press machine. I did my typical 3 sets, thinking I was done with the torture for the day. He always jokes that I could press the whole stack. Well today I tried it and I DID IT!!! Wooooooo Hooooo. Not just once, but a set of 8 reps. I was very pleased with myself. I pressed over 400 pounds! Let's see if I can walk tomorrow ;)

Monday, July 7, 2008

A fun activity?

My oldest son was home from college for the past 10 days. He went back to school yesterday. On Saturday we were all sitting around and I came up with what I thought would be a fun activity. Now, you must understand I have a warped sense of humor. My "game" was I asked both Don (dh) and Dan (ds) to describe me as if they had to give a missing person's report to the police. I was admittedly fishing as to how they would describe my physical appearance to a stranger.....ok, I wanted to know if they would categorize me as fat ;) Dan gave the basic description: Short brown hair, brown eyes, yada, yada, yada. Totally what I expected from him. But my dear husband goes on to describe me in this manner: Short, brown hair, brown eyes, oval face, nice chest, medium build (I can live with that LOL) and then he tacks on BIG NOSE!!! Ok, I know I don't exactly have a cute button nose, but I don't think it's huge either LOL
That's the last time I'll ask him to give a physical description of me.

Random thoughts

Going back to the gym at o' dark hundred this morning (5:30 am) was a bit difficult after having 3 days in a row "off". And I didn't do anything physical all weekend. I just can't count floating in the pool as exercise LOL But I suffered through it and got it done. My trainer worked the heck out of my chest and back today.....I swear he thinks I'm "Arnold". I keep telling him I'm an old lady,he has to take it easy on me LOL I don't think he's buying it. I'll be back first thing tomorrow morning.
This blogging stuff is so bizarre to me. I read other people's blogs and really enjoy peeking into their worlds. I fear mine is so mundane and un-interesting that there won't be any good stuff to write about. I guess time will tell.
Switching gears, I'm still working on swaps for the Stampin Up convention that is in 3 weeks. I have a fair amount done already, but I need to do at least 1 card front. All my other swaps are 3-D's. The problem is, I ordered some stuff to make the cards and the order hasn't even shipped from SU yet........arrrrgggh! Poor planning on my part.
After I get back from convention I will probably start making Christmas cards. I promised myself last year I would NOT be making them 2 weeks before Christmas........again. Stayed tuned to see if I hold myself to that promise!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

And still some more.......






More stuff

This is a small box I designed to teach to my demonstrator group. The box holds a set of small note cards shown in the next photo.







Some stampin stuff

As promised, here are some of my Stampin Up cards and projects.





Saturday, July 5, 2008

Testing.....




Just figuring out how to upload pics. I promise the next ones I upload will be some stamping projects.

Whew!

This blog stuff is exhausting! LOL
But I'm happy with the progress my baby blog has made today. Who knows, maybe tomorrow I'll move onto music and slide shows.

I'm on the bandwagon

Don't ask me why......
I guess we'll see where this takes us LOL
 
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