Super Bowl Special

So why should the guys have all the fun? Although I must say after watching my son play football for 4 years now (kiddie level - but look out high school next year!) I finally understand it a bit better. But only a little. I think my favorite part is the munchies - and I'm all stocked up! I heard that on average, folks eat 1200 more calories on Super Bowl Sunday...

But here's a little fun for you too. I've put a poll in my sidebar and I hope you'll play along! And, if you place a $30 order or more, today only (Sunday, 5 Feb) - then you may choose between either a package of Twinkle Hearts or Stars as my thank you!



You can email me your order, or shop online on my secure website!

Enjoy the game...and the food. :)

Newly Announced Retiring Sets!

Yikes, a few more stamps got hit with the retirement ax! Oh well, that's more savings for YOU!!

Discontinued ADDITIONS!

Page Item Description Retail Value

5 TA3286 Basic Blooms $7.95

5 TA3324 Whooo Loves Ya $7.95

16 T2798 Ornamental Joy $5.95

19 T2692 Snowman Nativity $19.95

30 T3109 Summer Boys $10.95

40 T3308 Blossom $7.95

55 T3115 Funny Farm $10.95

55 T3125 Funny Farm Phrases $15.95

91 T3369 In My Heart $19.95

97 T2665 Little Things $7.95

97 T2895 Life is Short $19.95

SHOP EARLY & SAVE BIG on our Final Farewell ADDITIONS!
June 3-12th ~ Receive 40% OFF!

June 13-19th ~ Receive 35% OFF!

June 20-24th ~ Receive 30% OFF!

Memorial Day Weekend

Hope those of you in the US are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend...we're relaxing at home but with the family all off, I'll be taking a short break!

If you are interested in placing an order this weekend, I'm offering double FREE stamps as my personal thanks. Just shoot me an email! Blessings...

Fabulous February!

The Angel Company has an exciting event planned for February...every day there will be a guest designer (and I'm one of them - woo hoo!!) so that means delightful creations to inspire you, and even better...a SALE!


www.theangelcompany.net

Don't forget, Monday is the last day to take advantage of the triple rewards on any size order...send me an email if you need any help or want to take advantage of the free stamps!

Announcing the winners!

I just wanted to pop in quickly to congratulate my four winners from my Holiday Blog Candy...thanks to everyone who took the time to post!

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garnett said...
Merry Christmas. Thanks for a chance to win "A Holiday Giveaway.
December 25, 2010 7:14 AM

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Lois said...
Hope Santa was good to you...what cool craft stuff did you get? I got some MS Glitter.
December 27, 2010 6:41 PM

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Franca said...
Wonderfull!!!Wish you a wonderfull start in the new year
December 28, 2010 5:57 PM

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Happy New Year! Hope to do more cards this year.Love the little tea & coffee stamps. And, of course, the pencils!!
December 31, 2010 9:54 AM


Today is the last day to take advantage of the half priced paper sale! Here's a direct link to see the fabulous papers and prices being offered...

Happy New Year! {sale}

I have 4 great give aways that you still have time to enter...see the previous four posts for details. And, The Angel Company itself is having a half priced paper sale good through Jan 2...wowser! What a way to ring in the New Year! :)

You'll also earn 3 free Gift with Purchase OR Purchase with Purchase stamps if you order by today...just drop me an email!

Happy New Year to you and I'll be back with my winners on Jan 2!! Good luck everyone...

I'm late, I'm late!!

for a very important date... (this is the only line I ever remember from Alice in Wonderland but it fits me often!!).

I had the most wonderful Masterpiece Cards workshop at my home today...I can't wait to share the photos with you but once the ladies left (some of us lingered for 4 hours - it's a good thing when the food, coffee, conversation and stamping of course, is that nice; isn't it?!!) I had to run some errands, clean the house and by now the sun is long gone and my photo snapping will have to wait until tomorrow!

I'm also late getting out my newsletter for the month but I did want to pop up this little gem! Wow, is all I can say.


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_StampPaPalooza.html

Remember though to contact me personally to get your freebies! Have a great weekend...

Wrap it Up!

Yesterday I had a great group of ladies come over for my Wrap it Up! class...it featured some quick gift giving container ideas and in the handouts, I included a few fun recipes. One was for a 9 Minute Peanut Brittle which I share at the end...I hadn't ever made it before so while they were busying cutting and scoring, taping and stamping - I made the most delicious peanut brittle ever and it was just 9 min! So easy - the worst part was cleaning the bowl and I just left in the the sink to soak for an hour or two. :)

Here are a couple of the projects we made...This cute little guy is free with a $30 order from The Angel Company and right now the rewards are doubled! You do need to contact me directly though to get the freebies so if you need anything, just drop me a note!

We included a little insert to make this the perfect jewelry gift box but I can see it stuffed with chocolates too!

Here is a nifty box that I found on the internet...it was the most difficult of our projects but in the end, everyone mastered it despite my writing down a wrong measurement!

I love this Vintage Santa set from TAC - I can use the whole collage image or stamp just a portion of it for a totally different look.

This recipe is from the Gooseberry Patch Christmas 2010 magazine...

9 Minute Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 c. sugar
1 c. lightly salted peanuts
½ c. corn syrup
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. butter, softened
1 t. baking soda

Microwave sugar, peanuts and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe bowl on high for 4 min; stir. Reduce power to medium and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla and butter. Continue to microwave on medium for 2 min. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Pour onto lightly greased aluminum foil to cool. Break into pieces. Makes ¾ pound.

Thanks for coming by today to visit my blog...I know it's been very hit or miss these past few days. I turned down subbing jobs today and yesterday because I just need to catch my breath - I have 157 unread blog posts in my Google Reader and I know each one of you is equally busy so I do so appreciate your time!

Today is the last day to get in on my raffle - details in the post below. And don't miss out on those great specials The Angel Comany has going on...one more popped up and I wanted to share it yet here...

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Palette_VM_BOGO.html

New Specials

I just happened to see some new specials pop up over at The Angel Company...geesh, they are so neat...I wanted to get the word out! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST...


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_SoBigSpecial.html


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_PackageofPretty.html


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_CreativeComponents.html


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Threefor375.html

And don't forget...it's double rewards time so let me know if you need anything!

JOY!!!

I am so very lucky!! My friend, Donna Van Wert, gave me this beautiful JOY stand the other day and I couldn't wait to share it with you. It features some retired paper from The Angel Company that I really miss...but more importantly, Donna's work is always fantastic. She painted the wood base and then modpodge the papers down and there is a little bling around each of the letters - it's truly something my family will enjoy Christmas after Christmas. Thank you again Donna!!

And now for something YOU can be joyful about!


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_StampPaPalooza.html

and this too!


http://chris.ismyangel.net/Products/Default.aspx?cid=2429&pid=2661

Just in case you missed it, The Angel Company had a great Fall Blog Hop this weekend. I updated my photo below...the lighting had been really bad when I took my first photo of my project and I think it shows a lot better the color detailing now. Phew! I didn't want you to think "less" of me...tee hee... Hope you have a super week!

Inspired by...

The blog by Jill, called Inspired by...

I love shaped cards and when I posted some Halloween scalloped cards a few weeks ago, I used this same technique to hide the fold. After all, why ruin a good shape with an ugly fold?!

Last night the UPS man brought me the latest Limited Edition stamps from The Angel Company...can you believe that this butterfly and leaf set were only $2.95 (with a $30 order, that is). I sat in bed and cut them out last night and then I was up first thing this morning, ready to stamp! These are only available during September...



I hope you like my card!



Here's how I did it. Cut two separate shapes.



Score a fold line very close to the top but at least 1/4 - 1/2 inch down. I used my Scor Tape to attach the two card pieces together.



Finished!



Card Materials: all stamps and papers from The Angel Company
Stamps: Mini Greats (September ONLY special!), Vintage Santa
Accessories: Amelia Soar with it Collection cardstock (retired), border punch, twine, Transcendence embossing powder, Nestabilities

By the way...I've seen the $5 Grab bags in person now. Unbelievable...it's better than I had even imagined! You will be getting full sets in these grab bags and the value of at least one is $19.95...and we're talking 4 layers worth of stamps. I'm putting in my own order! :)

hmmm...

Juliet asked me on my last post, reference the Brown Bag special from The Angel Company. "What does 8 oz of stamps look like?" Good question! So...I got out my postal scale and began to stack...here is what one sample of what 8 oz could look like!




But please notice that there is no cling included in this special...I read it in the fine print this weekend so I don't want you to be disappointed! TAC does sell 8.5 x 11 sheets of cling for $5.50 each and if you buy a Brown Bag special...I will sell the cling sheets for just $4.50 each as my personal special! :)



These are retired stamps but I still love my retired stamps...here's a quick birthday card I made last week for my brother in law. I combined the retired cake image with the ever so up to date and cool Background Soup (polka dots) stamp set!



Card Materials: all stamps and papers from The Angel Company

Happy Labor (free, I hope!) Day for those readers in the US...have a super day!

Cut! ... Take two...

The more I looked at my card from yesterday's post - the less I liked it. I couldn't leave it alone and just walk away. Maybe I should not have gone with the wide drippy goo strip? Maybe my purple squares should have been matted? I don't know but I really loved the shiny embossed background circles so I wanted to make this card work!

Hope this ribbon is the right "fix"...



Anyways, it also gave me a chance to tell you about The Angel Company's latest Customer Appreciation special...and that Surprise boxes are back...and that you can buy bulk ribbon this month only as a special purchase...

Embellish Color Challenge

Now that I'm not sponsoring the Embellish Color Challenge, I feel like I can play along and this week the sponsor is Inchies. Some of my friends are into ATCs and Juliet has even gone into inchies. In fact, she did an awesome job altering a purse that The Angel Company used to sell.

The colors, purple, black and green steered me to a Halloween card although I saw some folks use it successfully on other types of cards. To up the anty a bit, I embossed the green panel with a cuttlebug plate but then I turned it up one more notch...last year (or two years ago) I saw where someone had inked the top of the raised panel and embossed it. I thought that would be perfect for this card...I hope you think so too!

I always love using my MS drippy goo punch at Halloween too!

Card Materials: all stamps and papers from The Angel Company

Stamps: Happy Haunting

Accessories: Toodle Loo cardstock, Lilly Anna cardstock, MS drippy goo punch, square nestabilities, black embossing powder, clear embossing powder, Versamagic Black ink, Emboss ink, cuttlebug plate

I can't wait to get my hands on these latest Limited Edition releases from TAC...did you see?! More butterflies! These are mini editions of what is offered in the catalog and at a mini price! :)


http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_LEs_Sept10.html

Scalloped Cards

I've always admired scalloped cards,both square and circle, but truthfully it bothers me when part of the scallop is ruined by the fold of the card. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this simple way around the problem!

I cut two pieces of scalloped cardstock...one for the front and one is the base. On the base card, using my scorpal, I just score a line across the top - about 1/2 inch down. Once I've decorated the front of the card, I glue/tape just that one half inch section of the base card to the back of my front panel and that will be where my card "folds".

Card Materials: All stamps and papers are from The Angel Company.

This patterned paper comes from the Brighten My Day paper pack - now only $5.95 for 36 sheets (6 colors, 6 patterns - one of each 8x8 sheet!). It pairs up wonderfully with the DCWV mat stacks.

In addition to the cute Stamp of the Month, The Angel Company has an August special where you buy a stamp set (Spiders are Seen) and you get a free mini album kit! This stamp set will be in the fall magalogue, Inspiration Avenue, but why not treat yourself to something free and get a headstart on Halloween?

A little bit of housecleaning!

I'm back from a week at my parents...the only glitch was coming back on Sunday night, the huge storms here out East made them cancel our flight...ugh. So the kids and I stayed overnight in a hotel and got home yesterday...now I really am trying to play catch up!

I've got a lot of new rubber cut and last week I received some of my Copic Caboodle sets so I really hope to get some stamping time!!

In the meantime, July is racing past us and I wanted to remind you about a few things!

Save $5 off this stamp set when you order it this month with a $30 order...I am loving all of the great samples!

Also don't forget that this month you can get a PWP stamp FREE with every $30 in purchases...how fun is that?

Did you sign up for a chance to WIN this package?! Every month some one does win and it could be you!

PSSTTTT! The Angel Company has posted some special stamp sets to get you ready for fall and Halloween. You can start ordering these sets already and be sure to check them out HERE!

And, if you like to preplan your orders...here is the August special!

Open House Fun!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my Open House today~it was good to catch up with everyone! I was so thrilled that my latest order from The Angel Company came yesterday at 5 pm - just in time for my big event! In fact, I had a burst of energy and made two cards between 1 and 2:30 AM!! Crazy, I know but hey, I was inspired by new rubber!!

Here are some photos from today...even if you couldn't come, you can still have a chance to win a hostess Level B set by placing a $30 order before 31 July. And, don't forget that The Angel Company is giving away one stamp per every $30 you spend...just please email me your order to take advantage of that special!

My Usborne book rack gets a new life and holds cards perfectly!

Just a sampling of some of the items we carry!

Everyone loved the new papers! {and the new LOWER prices!!}

Win - Win!

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So congrats to Angela (disneychickstamper) - you won this Welcome Home set and a package of pearls...have fun creating! :)

This weekend I finally snuck in some stamping time - woohoo! I got this cute little card done and another elegant one that I can't wait to show you, I am really excited by the way it turned out!!

I called this post "win-win" because this month the Wonder and Joy set is on sale for just $14.95 if you have a $30 order...and with a $30 order, you also get a free stamp and have even more choices of discounted stamps during our May/June Jubilation!

I have made a few cards with the little gal holding on to the balloon (just click on Wonder and Joy in my sidebar), but I thought it was about time to use this little boy. I have seen quite a few folks cutting apart the sentiments these days and it worked perfectly for fitting in a longer saying in a smaller area. I hope you'll give it a try!

The colors match much better in real life, honestly!, but I think I over set my white balance because it was so late in the afternoon when I snapped this. He's such a cute little guy, isn't he?

I hope you have a super week!!

Life's Crazy Turns

Sorry that I really didn't post much last week...I knew it was going to be a busy week but I didn't expect everything to turn upside down on me! The short version of my painful story is that I ended up in the dentist's office three times (the last time was at a specialist who finally figured out the problem!) and the emergency room once because the pain in my face, neck and ear was unbearable...plus my husband was on a trip. I'm on medicine now and down to one pain killer a day (I am extremely thankful to be living in the time we do...how did people manage a hundred years ago or more?!) and my daughter was so kind and caring to me in my worst moments. There is always a rainbow in every storm!!

My son went to his third birthday party in one month, and since all the boys are from the same group, I really have to change up the card ideas! This Hang Loose set that is now retired from The Angel Company is always great for a tween card. Add a little embossing to the papers and you have the makes for a pretty "cool" card (which is important when you are 11). I had some shells in a can from when we were stationed in Monterey, California over 10 years and I thought they would balance out the card. I used BIC markers for the coloring and then went over them with some Prismacolored pencils and gamsol to give these surfboards a little more shading...


Card Materials: all stamps and papers from The Angel Company

Here is some exciting news from The Angel Company

May & June Jubilation!
May 3 - June 28, 2010

Hostess Benefits

With a $100* FUNshop our hostesses will receive
our TAC-3283 Life So Big stamp set FREE!
With a $250* FUNshop hostesses will receive
TAC-3283 Life So Big and TAC-3269 Found Joy
stamp sets FREE!

With a $350* FUNshop hostesses will receive
TAC-3283 Life So Big, TAC-3269 Found Joy and
TAC-3274 Birthday Word Search stamp sets FREE!

With a $500* FUNshop hostesses will receive
TAC-3283 Life So Big, TAC-3269 Found Joy,
TAC-3274 Birthday Word Search and
TAC-3278 When Pigs Fly stamp sets FREE!

Customers

With every $30* purchase customers may
choose from 1 of 4 fabulous, limited edition,
gift with purchase {GWP} stamps. With a $30* purchase you can also buy:

TAC3283 Life So Big for only $3.95 Retail Value $7.95
TAC3269 Found Joy for only $5.95 Retail Value $10.95
TAC3274 Birthday Word Search for only $7.95 Retail Value $15.95
TAC3278 When Pigs Fly for only $12.95 Retail Value $19.95
*Net total before shipping and handling and applicable tax.

New Angels

New Angels may choose one (1) Level A, Level B and Level C Hostess set (in any current publication) FREE with the purchase of a Starter Kit (Paperwork Only Starter Kit may only choose one Level A in any current publication).

If you’ve been an Angel in the past and would like to re-activate ~ it’s never been easier! Contact me to find out how you can re-activate for FREE!




Please note that these images will be on the company website shortly and you will be able to see them more clearly! Also...I've added a link in the sidebar to take you straight to the Final Farewell stamp sales.