Birthday Goodies

Hi there. Today is my birthday, and my birthday fairy at Stampin'Addicts did herself proud. Look at the goodies I got. I love the lip balm and the projects are fantastic. Love the new papers. Thank you Birthday Fairy. Enjoy!

In Color materials are here

Good afternoon. If you are part of my first in color club, looky here. The products came today. I will have them divided this afternoon and ready to get to you. You will love the designer paper. To the second group, yours should be here next week. There is still time to join the second group. For $26 a month for 5 months you get the ink pad, reinkers, marker, case, 5 yds. ribbon, 4 sheets 8 1/2 X 11, 4 12X12, and 4 designer papers. Call or email today to join the next club. Enjoy!

Re-Join Stampin'Up! for $35

Former Demonstrators: REJOIN Stampin' Up! for only $35! Contact me for more info. I would love to have you back in our group. Not part of our group? Contact your former upline,or me to rejoin. All paperwork must be received by Stampin'UP! by July 31st. Don't delay.

In-Color club beginning Friday

Hello. Last chance to sign up for the in color club. $26 a month for 5 months. You will receive the following in one color each month:

Stamp pad
reinker
5 yards ribbon
marker (You will receive your holder for your month. Given in order of sign up.)
4 sheets smooth 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock
2 sheets smooth and 2 sheets textured 12 x 12 cardstock
4 each of 2 designs 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

If you do not live close, add $5.95 for Priority Mail. I accept cash, paypal, checks, and money orders.

Call or email today. I'm placing the order on Friday, July 16th.

Open House and Retirement sale tomorrow

Good morning. Tomorrow's the big day. I have all my retired stamp sets priced. Put together retired cardstock, ink, markers, and reinkers for a special kit. Birthday cake, make and takes, and a new catalog. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. 1-3 pm

I'm home and setting up for the Openhouse

Good morning. IT'S HERE!!! My boxes of new catalogs have arrived and they are ready for you. If you've ordered from me last year the catalog is yours. If you attend the open house and place an order it's yours free. They are also available at a reduced price for those of you who attend the open house on Tuesday, July 13th from 1-3. I have special gifts for those who attend, and a free card for you to make. And since my birthday is this month we will have cake. I will have retired stamp sets, Designer Papers, ink pads, reinkers, markers, cardstock and many accessories available at a really reduced price. I can't wait to see you. Call or email your RSVP so I know how many gifts to make. Enjoy!

Happy Fourth of July

Good morning. Spent Thursday with Canadian's and enjoyed their Canada Day with fantastic fireworks in Saint John New Brunswick. Will watch son-in-law run a 5K to celebrate our Fourth of July. I hope everyone has an enjoyable day with family and friends.

Here is another look at the Freedom banner. Enjoy!

Last day for orders

Good morning. Today is the last day to order from the last chance lists. You can place your order, here, at my Stampin'Up! website. I will be out of the country for the next few days and will not have my laptop. Don't forget about the New Catalog open house on Tuesday, July 13th. 1-3 pm. Half off shipping on orders placed that day. I will also have many of the retired products available. I am going to work hard this next year to earn the Stampin'Up! trip to Walt Disney World. Both George and I would really like to go for a week at Stampin'Up! expense, but I can't do it without you. Please help by scheduling a workshop soon. Special gifts for the first 3 workshops. Enjoy!

Wedding card

Hello from New Hampshire. We attended a wedding in New York this weekend, and are in New Hampshire visiting with our daughter and son in law. This is the card I created for the bride and groom. I used the new texture plate (available on July 1) and used the rose from Fifth Avenue Floral using the watercolor and clear emboss technique. I love how this turned out. Cardstock colors are Whisper White and Night of Navy. Enjoy!

In Color Club 2010

ANNOUNCEMENT!! All new "IN COLOR CLUB" is ready to begin!!
It’s that time of year again – time for a new set of “In Colors”!! This year we are getting only FIVE new colors….that’s because they will stay around for TWO YEARS!! From this year forward, we will be getting 5 new “In Colors” each year, and beginning 2012, we will lose the 5 oldest colors. In other words, beginning 2011, we will always have 10 “In Colors” at a time. I’m very excited to know that these trendy colors will now be sticking around a little while longer 
That brings me to the ALL NEW “IN COLOR” CLUB! I’m very excited to know that so many of you are anxious to get going on this club again this year. I must admit that it was one of my favorite clubs last year…thanks to all of YOU!

ALL NEW “IN COLOR” CLUB 2010

• Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Classic Ink Refill
• Stampin’ Write Marker and case
• 5 yards of coordinated ½” Stitched Poly Ribbon **this is new!!
• 8 ½” X 11” cardstock (2 sheets smooth, 2 sheets textured)
• 12” X 12” cardstock (2 sheets smooth, 2 sheets textured)
• Patterns Designer Series Paper 12” X 12” (4 each of 2 designs) ** this is new!!!

The cost each month is $26.00. If you would like your package shipped to you by PRIORITY MAIL, please add $5.95. I accept check, cash, and PAYPAL!!
PLEASE RSVP WITH PAYMENT BY July 15th if you want in on the first club!!
I will be placing the first order on JULY 16th!! :-)

Happy Stamping!!
dixie

Graduation card

Good morning. Today's post is a quick and simple graduation card. The background color is Whisper White with a layer of Baja Breeze and topped with Whisper White. I used the texture folder for the corner design. The stamp set is Go Graduate from the Summer Mini Catalog. You can order this stamp set until August 31st. Enjoy!

Recipe card swap

Good morning. I participated in a recipe swap with some friends from StampinAddicts. I love doing these because I get fabulous layouts and yummy recipes. This was mine using the new Island Oasis Designer Series Paper. It is available in the Summer Mini catalog until August 31st. Call or email your order today.

Just a reminder. My birthday and SU retirement party will be on Tuesday, July 13th from 1-3. You will make a free birthday card and save 50% on your shipping for orders placed that day. I will have stamp sets, papers, ink pads, markers, and lots of accessories at reduced prices. These will be retired products only. Enjoy!

Another Punch class card

Good morning. Today's card is another from the punch technique class. This one is by Becky. I love the fish. Clever design don't you think? Enjoy!

Sweet Scoops birthday class

Good morning. On Tuesday, June 22nd I am going to have a class using the Sweet Scoops stamp set. This class was created by Meg Loven of the Loven Stampfuls, my up upline. We will make four cards and a carry case for $15.00. If you order the Sweet Scoops stamp set you will save $5 on your class fee. I MUST have your RSVP and payment by Monday, Jun 14th to be able to order the accessories. I can't wait to share this wonderful class with you and this adorable stamp set. See you on the 22nd. Enjoy!

Punch Technique Class

Hello. My technique class met on Tuesday, and the technique was using punches to create your design. My gals are so talented. This post is by Lana. We found the idea online but I can't find my notes to give the proper credit. IF this was your design please email me so I can give you the credit you deserve. Anyway, enjoy Lana's creation.

Last Chance Lists

Good morning. Wow, June already. Click the link on the sidebar to go to my online store and order from the last chance lists. Hurry as supplies are limited and some are already sold out. I will be having a retirement sale/Birthday party for me the middle of July. MANY great deals...but don't wait for the party. Place your order today.

Very Hungry Caterpillar

Good morning. I've spent the last few weeks working with my first graders on the Very Hungry Caterpilar. We made props and did a skit for the whole school. They loved it. The fantastic student teacher in our building, Diana Roth, ended the project with this wonderful caterpillar cake. It was very good, the kids loved it. Thank you Diana. Enjoy!

Celebration banner

On June 19th we will be creating the Celebration Banner. What a fitting banner for the 4th of July. More information to follow. Enjoy the picture.

Freedom Banner

This is the fantastic FREEDOM banner my downline, Celia, created. Her daughter is in the armed forces and this is a tribute to her and all of our wonderful service members. I am teaching this banner on Saturday, May 22nd. I know it is short notice, but I still have 3 spaces available. Please call me today to reserve your spot. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. This banner is also available as a kit without the stamp on the first page. Enjoy!

Dry embossing Black and White

Good morning. My technique class met last night and we did dry embossing. I chose black and white because wedding season is upon us.

The supplies were black, white, and vellum cardstock. We used black brads to hold the vellum on the black cardstock. Various stamps were used. This card was created by Becky and I think she did a fantastic job for her first try. Such an elegant card. Enjoy!

Birthday Flowers

Good morning. Today's post is the result of yesterday's picture of my flowers. I used the layout from Andrea Walford's MOM card. I stamped the flower from Fifth Avenue Floral in Melon Mambo, clear embossed it, and cut it out. They were mounted to the front of the card using dimensionals. I hope all the mother's have a wonderful day today. Enjoy!

All supplies by Stampin'Up!

Stamps: Messages for Mom, Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ribbon: Melon Mambo Dotted

Flower inspiration

Good morning. I took these beautiful pictures this morning before the cold front causes them to wilt. I am going to use these pictures as the inspiration for the card I will post tomorrow. I will be using Melon Mambo, one of our in-colors and the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. Check back tomorrow for the card. Enjoy the pictures.

No new posts

Once again, I have to apologize for the lack of posts. I can't seem to finish the various projects I have in various states of completion. I hope to get this under control this weekend. My goal is to post at least 20 times in May. Thank you again for sticking with me.

Sweet Pea Birthday card

Good afternoon. I needed some quick and easy birthday cards and I think this fits the bill. I used the Sweet Pea designer paper on top of whisper white and Pumpkin Pie cardstock. Scalloped punched the edges and added another of the designer papers over that. I wanted some kind of embellishment but not ribbon or hardware. I used the 1/2", 3/4", and 1" circle punches to recreate the circles on the designer paper. The saying is from On Your Birthday. Enjoy

Mother's Day Card

Good afternoon. Today's card is from Andrea Walford. I downloaded her free .pdf and created it for my mother for Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy!

Spotlight technique

Good morning. Today's card is from my technique class on Tuesday. We did the spotlighting technique. The card base is Pretty in Pink and the stamp set is a Level 1 Hostess set from the Idea Book. It was a lot of fun creating this card. Join us on the second Tuesday in May for the next technique class. Enjoy!

I have many projects in various stages of completion, but nothing finished to post. Real life has gotten in the way. I have 2 friends in the hospital and everytime I sit down to create I think about them. I will have something new tomorrow, and hopefully each day this next week. Thank you for standing by me.

Stampin up colors retiring...get yours quick.

As I told you yesterday, Stampin'Up! is retiring some of it's colors and putting the others into new groups. There will be 6 new colors and 5 new in-colors. Here is the list of the retiring colors. If you are missing any, call me today to complete your set.

NEW STAMPIN UP COLORS

Today, Stampin’ Up! announced some amazing changes to the color lines! They are now called Color Collections instead of Families and have been rearranged for ease of selection as Brights, Neutrals, Regals and Subtles. We were allowed to share with our customers so that you may plan your purchase decisions based on this new information. The new (or old In Colors) will be available for customers beginning July 1, and the current (but soon to be retired colors) will be available for purchase until June 30th.

Several In Colors from the last couple of years have returned, including my all-time favorite, Baja Breeze! (Also returning are Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, River Rock and Tangerine Tango.)

Three of this year’s In Color favorites are not going to retire and will be available for purchase into next year: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Soft Suede. Kraft has been renamed as Crumb Cake….yum!

The chart at the top shows you the remaining colors which includes the five new colors (Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist) Five new In Colors will be available in July that will now last 2 years instead of just one, and they sound lovely!

Some colors are retiring that I will miss such as Brocade Blue and Creamy Caramel, so if you would like to order any of these 30 pretty colors in cardstock, ink pads or refills, you’ll need to do so before June 30, 2010. I hope you are as excited to try Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso as I am, I look forward to the new color combos we can make.

Belated Easter Card

Good afternoon. Sorry this post is so late. This is the Easter Card my wonderful downlne Celia gave me. She use the Raspberry Tart paper and the diamond textured plate for the big shot. Love the embossed and cut bunny. Enjoy!

Easter Bunny Gifts, Day 3

Blessed Easter Morning. I hope you are are doing well. Today's post is of my day 3 gifts from my secret bunny who is ANGIE!!!! Today's gifts are a really cute little box, 3 cadbury eggs, my very favorite, and the most beautiful three part scrapbook. I love the secret swaps we do for the holidays. Enjoy!

Easter Bunny gifts, day 2

Wow oh wow! First this cute decorated bag, then the inside. Oh my goodness. Jelly Belly's, shaped brads to use on my banners, a post it holder with pen, and EGG planters. Each of these cute little ceramic eggs actually holds flower seeds. I am going to put them on the windowsill in my room and let my students see what grows. My bunny was so good to me! Enjoy!

Easter Bunny gifts

Good morning. What a sunny day with a high of 85 expected. Love spring. Today's post is the day 1 gift package from my Secret Bunny at StampinAddicts. Isn't she wonderful. Spring flower packets, CHOCOLATE, and a cookie. I love the little box. Perfect size to put anything in and I love the designer paper. Enjoy!

Spring Banner ING letters

Good Monday Morning! Here is the close-up of the last three letters. These banners are so much fun to create and they are a welcome addition to my windowsill. Makes me smile even when we get pouring rain. Enjoy!

Spring Banner SPR letters

Good morning. Here are the first three letters for the Spring Banner. The purple flower was cut out of one of the sheets of the Tea Party Designer paper. Enjoy!

Spring Banner

Good afternoon. I finished my Spring banner this morning. I used the fantastic Tea Party Designer Paper and So Saffron and Lovely Lilac cardstock. There is no stamping on this project. The ribbons are So Saffron and Regal Rose. I'll post close ups the next two days. I have 3 kits available for $20 each. Call or email today to receive yours. Enjoy!

Technique Stamp Camp

Good evening. Beginning the second Tuesday in April and running for the next 15 months I will be holding a Technique Stamp Camp. The class is free but requires a $25 order each month, whether you attend the class or not. You will have a completed ringed book containing all 16 techniques. During each session you will learn the new technique, put a small sample on your ring book and then complete a card using that technique. The class runs from 5-6 pm. If you cannot make the scheduled class time and have a total of 4 people I will schedule the camp at your convenience. Call or email your reservation.

Rolodex

Good afternoon. This is the project my downline and I finished this morning. What a great gift idea. Because we had so much fun creating them, using a fabulous one created by Mary Rindal, MaryR on StampinAddicts, I am offering them as a finished gift item for $15.00 plus shipping where it applies and for a kit without any stamping for $12 plus shipping. This project uses a rolodex purchased at a local office supply store and our wonderful 2009-2010 in colors. Various punches were used to complete the project. Please call or email to purchase yours. I take paypal for all my projects. Enjoy!

Thank you swap

Good afternoon. I know I haven't posted much lately, but I've been creating projects for my secret Peep. I will post the pictures after Easter. Today's post is the card I made for a Thank You swap with Stampin'Addict demo's. I used Crushed Curry, Whisper White, and Bermuda Bay. I love the color combination. Enjoy!

Free goodies

While cleaning out my stamp room I found two goodies that I will give, free, to the next two people to schedule a workshop. I will bring them with me to your workshop. Call now!!

ETA: Thank you, the goodies are gone and the workshops are scheduled. I'll list some retired stamp sets for the next two workshops.

Mini Milk Cartons

Good afternoon. Our class next Saturday is the mini milk cartons and holder. You will make 4 milk cartons and the holder. Just in time for Easter. Fill each of the milk cartons with candy and your favorite bunny will be very happy. I have 3 spots available. Call or email today. Enjoy!

March Banner cover

Good evening. I just realized I hadn't posted the front cover. Enjoy!

March Banner last pages

Happy March!! Can spring be close? I certainly hope so. I've had enough of the snow. Here are the last letters of the banner. Tomorrow I will post the pictures of the project we are working on Saturday. It's an impromptu class and I had enough of the retired DSP to put together the projects. The gals who were here last Saturday saw it and wanted to create. See what you are missing when you don't attend? Enjoy the rest of the banner.

March Banner, next 3 pages

Good morning. Still snowing, sigh, I wish spring would hurry. Here are the next 3 pages of the March St. Patrick banner. The background paper is from the FREE level 1 hostess pack available with a $150.00 order. Call or email to get yours today. Enjoy!!

March Banner - first 3 pages

Good afternoon. Banner class was so much fun today. My ladies did a fantastic job. Please double check your kits to make sure you have all the parts. Today's post is the first three pages. Call or email if you have any questions. Enjoy!

St. Patrick March Banner

Good morning. Here is the St. Patrick banner we will be making on Saturday, February 27th. Class fee is $20. I have 6 extra kits available. If you do not live close I will mail it for an extra $4.95 priority shipping. I take paypal and am trying to figure out how to add a pay it now button to the blog. Email or phone for paypal information. I hope you enjoy this banner. Pictures will follow on Saturday, the 27th to help you complete the kit. Enjoy!

Free calendar for Customers

Good morning. Today's post is a picture of the FREE calendar you will be receiving from me within the next few days. I know February is half over, but it will be on it's way if you've ordered from me within the last 6 months, or place an order this month. Be on the lookout for it in your mailbox. Enjoy!

Cupid swap last day

Good morning. Happy Valentine's day to all. Today is the last day for the Valentine Cupid swap. My gifts today were in this very tall, wonderful box. It contained the cuddly bear and an embossed box with a fancy enclosure. And inside that box was a HUGE hershey kiss. What a great swap this was. Can't wait for the next one. Enjoy!

Cupid gifts day two

Good morning. Today is day 2 in the Cupid gift exchange. This gift took my breath away. I can't believe the time and effort this took and the end result is just WOW! Each of the drawers held hershey kisses. The drawers were made by our matchbox Big Shot Die. Thank you thank you Cupid. Enjoy!

Cupid gifts

Good morning. I participated in a Cupid swap for Valentines' day with several friends from StampinAddicts. Here is my day one gifts...I love patterned socks and the candle is wow!!! Plus chocolate. Life is good. Enjoy!

Valentine card

Good afternoon. Another snow day today, and no school again until Tuesday. I've been in the basement stamping for two days getting samples ready for my upcoming classes. I will have them ready to begin posting next week.

Today's post is the Valentine card I am giving this year. It was cased from a swap I received at Leadership. The swap did not have any information on it so I don't know whom to credit. Enjoy!

Students Valentine gifts

Good evening. Today's picture is of the 23 gifts I am giving my first graders. I changed it from the last picture. I've removed the tag. The m&m's stay inside just fine without something to hold them in. I love this new idea and plan to make Easter treats similiar to these. I'll post those later. Enjoy!

Valentine cards for my students

Good morning. Finally dug out from yesterday's storm.

Today's post is the card I'm giving my first graders for Valentine's Day. It is an adaption from one posted on Patty Bennett's blog. I used the new Heart shaped treat cups and the fancy favor Big Shot die. I followed Patty's directions except I cut the two end flaps off. The main color is Real Red and the Designer paper is Sending Love from the Occasions Mini. The "holder" for the candy is from the Two Tags die for the Big Shot.

Don't forget about my mini milk carton kits. See yesterday's post for information.

Enjoy!

Valentine trio kit

Good morning. Boy did it snow yesterday in Northern Ohio. We have about 6" on the ground. Bright sunshine so it looks so beautiful.

Today's post is a kit I have for sale. It will contain 3 of the new mini milk cartons with designer paper and all the embellishments (the one in the middle is un adorned to show it plain) It will be finished. The kit is $7.50 with shipping extra if you are not local. Designer paper, ribbon, and embellishments will vary. Email me at dixiefinn@neo.rr.com today with your $75.00, or place your order online at my SU store and this kit is free. Wow, free kit and you will also receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set from fabulous Stampin'Up! This is a blog special so act today.

Enjoy!

Last 3 letters

Here are the last 3 letters of the February banner. I have on kit left. Please let me know if you want it. Enjoy!

BEM letters Valentine Banner

Good afternoon. Here are the first 3 letters on this month's banner. I hope you enjoy creating it. I have two kits left. Please email your request. Enjoy!