Last Chance Items!

Here is the retiring Stamp Set and Accessories Lists by Page Number! Accessory items will sell out quickly, especially those at 50% off! Please email me or Shop Now at my website. Don’t delay if you want something! I will keep it updated in RED.

They are going fast!!! Some of the items on the last chance list are already GONE! Hurry and get the ones you want before they sell out!

Click here for Last Chance Decor Elements @ 25% off!

Click here for: LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS

LAST CHANCE for 2008-2009

Retired Accessories and Wheels

Availability Status as of June 1, 2009

Item #	Product Description	Page	Price	% Off	Sale $	Status
105143	Days To Remember 6×6 French	N/A	9.95	50%	4.98	Available
112970	Lo Mejor De Todo	N/A	19.95	50%	9.98	Available
112735	Rub Ons Hidden Garden	Bulk	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
111352	Card Stock Baja Breeze 8-12 X 11	153	5.50			Available
111346	Card Stock In Color 12 X 12	153	8.95			Available
111347	Card Stock In Color 8-1/2 X 11	153	7.95			Available
111353	Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8-1/2 X 11	153	5.50			Available
111350	Card Stock Pacific Point 8-1/2 X 11	153	5.50			Available
111351	Card Stock Pink Pirouette 8-1/2 X 11	153	5.50			Available
111348	Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8-1/2 X 11	153	5.50			Available
111349	Card Stock Tangerine Tango 8-1/2 X 11	153	5.50			Available
111345	Card Stock Textured In Color 12 X 12	153	11.95			Available
111844	Classic Stampin Ink Refill Baja Breeze	153	2.95			Available
111842	Classic Stampin Ink Refill Kiwi Kiss	153	2.95			Available
111840	Classic Stampin Ink Refill Pacific Point	153	2.95			Available
111843	Classic Stampin Ink Refill Pink Pirouette	153	2.95			Available
111839	Classic Stampin Ink Refill Riding Hood Red	153	2.95			Available
111841	Classic Stampin Ink Refill Tangeirne Tango	153	2.95			Available
111833	Classic Stampin Pad Baja Breeze	153	5.95			Available
111835	Classic Stampin Pad Kiwi Kiss	153	5.95			Available
111837	Classic Stampin Pad Pacific Point	153	5.95			Available
111838	Classic Stampin Pad Pink Pirouette	153	5.95			Available
111836	Classic Stampin Pad Ridinghood Red	153	5.95			Available
111834	Classic Stampin Pad Tangerine Tango	153	5.95			Available
108590	Card Stock Naturals Asst 12×12	156	8.95			Available
110730	Die Cuts Pockets & Pieces	156	8.95	25%	6.71	Available
113991	Taste Of Textiles	156	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
107288	Envelope Whisper White Extra Large	157	5.50			Available
100900	Gift Sacks White	157	2.95			Available
112139	Notes Carousel II	157	11.95	25%	8.96	Available
111337	Notes Gift Assortment II	157	9.95			Available
111336	Notes Scallop II	157	11.95	25%	8.96	Available
111338	Notes Textured Love Assortment II	157	12.95	25%	9.71	Available
113993	Designer Series Paper Specialty Parisian Breeze	158	11.95			Available
114039	Designer Series Paper Specialty Rockabilly	158	11.95			Available
114037	Designer Series Paper Specialty Sweet Slumber	158	11.95			Available
112041	Designer Series Paper Bella Rose	159	9.95			Available
113980	Designer Series Paper Candy Lane	159	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
112157	Designer Series Paper Patterns Baja Breeze	159	9.95			Out
112161	Designer Series Paper Patterns Kiwi Kiss	159	9.95			Available
112150	Designer Series Paper Patterns Pacific Point	159	9.95			Available
112156	Designer Series Paper Patterns Pink Pirouette	159	9.95			Available
112155	Designer Series Paper Patterns Riding Hood Red	159	9.95			Available
112153	Designer Series Paper Patterns Tangerine Tango	159	9.95			Available
112042	Designer Series Paper Urban Garden	159	9.95			Available
113981	Designer Series Paper Bella Birds	160	9.95			Available
113966	Designer Series Paper Good Morning Sunshine	160	9.95			Available
112464	Designer Series Paper Manchester	160	9.95			Available
112471	Designer Series Paper Rainbow Sherbet	160	9.95			Out
113975	Designer Series Paper Raspberry Tart	160	9.95			Available
112468	Designer Series Paper Sweet Always	161	9.95			Available
113978	Designer Series Paper Urban Oasis	161	9.95			Available
112461	Designer Series Paper Washington Apple	161	9.95			Available
112054	Simply Scrappin Best Ever	162	19.95			Available
113936	Simply Scrappin Hoppy Memories	163	19.95			Available
112179	Simply Scrappin Love Stories	164	19.95			Available
113911	Simply Scrappin Sunshine Garden	164	19.95			Out
113925	Simply Scrappin Sweet Nothings	164	19.95			Available
113943	Simply Scrappin 2 Sweet	165	19.95			Available
112172	Simply Scrappin Rock A Bye Boy	165	19.95			Out
112165	Simply Scrappin Rock A Bye Girl	165	19.95			Out
109231	Simply Sent Card Kit Sending Happy Thoughts	170	54.95			Available
114605	Simply Sent Card Kit More Thoughts	171	42.95			Out
113887	Rub Ons Bright Delights	172	11.95	25%	8.96	Available
111416	Rub Ons Chateau Bella	172	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
113884	Rub Ons Fashion District	172	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
111414	Rub Ons Hidden Garden	172	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
111277	Rub Ons A Perfect Day	173	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
111415	Rub Ons Greatest Moments	173	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
113888	Rub Ons Many Occasions	173	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
114351	Designer Hardware Hooray	175	4.95	50%	2.48	Available

Last Chance Summer Sets

Stamp Sets
The following Last Chance stamp sets have a summer feel.

Item	Page	Description	Price
113504	70	Life's a Breeze	$31.95
115110	73	Wild about You	$25.95
114980	84	Heartfelt Thanks	$32.95
111670	87	Organic Outlines	$24.95
114954	88	Doodle This	$33.95
113512	97	Seaside	$25.95
115080	98	Stitched Exotics	$34.95
113242	103	Hit the Road	$19.95
115058	108	Seeing Spots	$16.95
114932	122	Big Flowers	$32.95

Look at Stamper's Showcase to find projects with these summer sets or other sets you own. Use the Stamp Sets option on the left to search for a specific set.

Punchy Creations

I made these two punchy creations last night, while trying to stay awake long enough to wait for the catalog sneek peak... (I didn't make it) anyway, I cant remember where I saw this stroller, if it is yours please email me so I can give you credit.

The one I saw was made with the scallop circle die, but since I wanted to compete for the punchy storage, I used my 3" scallop circle punch from EK Success, my 1" scalloped circle from Martha Stewart, My SU scalloped border punch, my 1 1/4 inch circle from SU and since I didnt have any curly punches, I used my Sizzix question mark ding bat #1 for the handle. I used some SAB papers I have been trying to use up, I just need to add a sentiment, isnt it cute?









For the Apron, I started with a scalloped circle, used the 1 /14"x2" oval punch from SU, to cut out the neck line and the soon to retire, key tag punch for the arm holes. I used the scallop square from SU and cut it in half to make the pockets. I made another one earlier but it was a little too square, I think the scalloped edge makes it look more feminine.

Hostess Bonus Promotion

It Pays (More) to Have Fun From June 1-30, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits, get even more hostess awards when you host a qualifying workshop: Hold a $250-$399.99 workshop and receive an additional $20 in hostess free dollars! Hold a $400 or more workshop and receive an additional $40 in hostess free dollars!* Earn more rewards while having fun with friends and family this summer! Contact me today to schedule your workshop

Attn: SCALer's

Denise over at Denise's Scrapbooking Room is giving away the svg files for the new movie UP. I've not seen the movie yet but have heard that its really good. Check out Denise's freebie and then show her some blog love by purchasing some of her for sale files. Click HERE to grab this file.

Oh and by the way, if you don't have a clue what an SCALer or svg file is then you need to check out Sure Cuts Alot. More info HERE.

The Last-Chance List Is Here!

June 1, 2009

It's time to say goodbye to some old favorites while Stampin' Up! makes room in our new catalog for hundreds of new stamps, accessories, and home décor items. If you've been holding off on getting those last-chance stamps on your wish list; now is their last chance to get them before they are gone forever.

We hate for them to go..we hate for them to disappear, but..they will be replaced with newer, fresher, (more fun?) images?

But be sure to check them out! The decor elements will be 20% off the listed price!

Retired List Alphabetical

Decor Elements (retiring)

Accessories Retiring...

This list will be updated each business day by 4:00 PM (MDT) with availability information. Keep in mind that last-chance accessories are available while supplies last. For this reason, the accessories list is offered for informational purposes only rather than as a promotional tool.
Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"8.95 0.5 4.48 Available
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available
102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
111371 RIBBON GROSG STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46Available
111373 RIBBON GROSG STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"9.950.257. 46Available
111372RIBBON GROSG STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"9.950.257. 46Available
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111374 RIBBON GROSG STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111370 RIBBON GROSG STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Available
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111375 RIBBON GROSG STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Available
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Available
112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95 Available
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95 Available
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95 Available
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 Available
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95 Available
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95 Available
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95 Available
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95 Available
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95 Available
109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25 Available
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95 Available
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95 Available
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95 Available
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95 Available
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95 Available
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95 Available
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95 Available
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95 Available
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95 Available
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95 Available
111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95 Available
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95 Available
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95 Available
112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95 Available
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95 Available
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95 Available
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95 Available
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95 Available
111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.50 Available
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.50 Available
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95 Available
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95 Available
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95 Available
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95 Available
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95 Available
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95 Available
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.50 Available
105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95 Out of stock
111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.50 Available
109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95 Available
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.50 Available
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95 Available
113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95 Available
111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95 Available
105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95 Out of stock
111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95 Available
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95 Available
111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95 Available
107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.50 Available
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95 Available
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.50 Available
113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95 Available
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95 Available
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95 Available
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95 Available
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95 Available
111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.50 Available
109684 Doodle 8.50 Available
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.50 Available
109692 Love 6.50 Available
109568 My ABCs 6.50 Available
109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.50 Available
109687 See You Around 8.50 Available
109683 So Swirly 8.50 Available
111260 Something Fishy 8.50 Available
111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.50 Available
105516 Watercolor Joy 6.50 Available

Going Dot Com Birthday Bash

Tip Junkie is one of my favorite sites, I love getting their emails every day full of fantastic information. Well, for their Birthday this month, they are having some spectacular birthday give aways and you can be a part of it, check out some of the stuff, there are 50 PRIZES!!

The Going Dot Com Birthday Bash will be hosted like a giveaway carnival with 10 prizes given out each day. Here are the amazing Mom-preneurs who are participating:

Monday, June 15th:

1. Eclisse Creazioni's
2. Baby Dipper
3. Bibs & Cribs
4. Bead Blossom Design
5. Heritage Makers
6. Charming Gifts
7. Angi Stampin' Up: that'e me ;)
8. Prarie Mama
9. La Bella Jewels
10. Mazer Designs
11. The Celebration Shoppe

Tuesday, June 16th:

1. Baby Chacha
2. Little Darlin Designs
3. Chubby Baby
4. Cherry Blossoms Baby
5. Angel Face Designs
6. The Vintage Pearl
7. Elegant Celebrations
8. Pixisette
9. Every Little Detail
10. Semiprecious

Wednesday, June 17th:

1. Chic Covers
2. L Herbert Designs
3. Chelsea Vantol
4. Tickatoo
5. Imagine Childhood
6. Me Oh My Paper Boutique
7. Staker Sensations
8. Buzz About Baby
9. Venezie Bags
10. Petit

Thursday, June 18th:

1. Nikki Michele
2. Whitney Caroline Designs
3. Sweet Baby Cake
4. Inspired by Jenna
6. Mine Own Book
7. Fifi Flowers
8. Daisy Craft
9. Doodle Design Shop
10. Sugar Sweet Baby
11. Sweet Funky Vintage

Friday, June 19th:

1. Scrappy Design
2. Polka Dot Paisleys
3. Inspire Your Walls
4. AJ's Bowtique
5. Simply Shell
6. Sweet Mady's
7. Studio JK
8. Shabby Straps
9. Dream Custom Artwork
10. The Baby's Bundle

Making sense of Cricut terminology

Are you new to the crafting world or new to the world of Cricut anyway, check out My cricut page, you can find information on cricut, Sure Cuts a lot, Cricut Design studio, free cut files, links to some great cut file sites and even a quiz to see which software is right for you.

The New Late Night Stamper Group

LNStampers group Sherrill Graff has opened two new SU LNStampers groups. . I have listed below the differences in both groups. You may join one or both of these new groups.

New Stampin' Up LNS group VS Demo Only business mail

New Stampin' Up LNS group - StampinUpLNStampers http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/StampinUpL NStampers/

This group will have stamping 101 through advanced techniques
This group will have the design team and challenges
This group will have the inspirational stories and chit chat
This group will focus on helping members become better stampers
and building relationships
This group will help nurture members who wish to become demonstrators someday

VS

Demo Only business mail - LNSDemoOnly

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/LNSDemoOnl y/

The Demo only group will be strictly business
A demo must prove active status to join that group.
The Demo only group will focus on helping members become better business owners

A fantastic Punch storage Unit

One of my all time favorite crafters is Patter Cross, she is amazing, I love all her tips and art work! Every Friday, she posts an organizational post, this week, she featured this fantastic find! Sue Nagel, from Stampin Things has created this gorgeous storage unit for your punchies.

And here is what Sue says about her new organizer:

You can custom fit the 'Punches and More' to your needs. This NEW organizer will hold every size punch (small, medium and large). This organizer has a tray at the top for additional storage, a lazy susan base, and spins for easy use. The Punches and More Organizer will hold up to:

**30 Large Punches (or) 30 Medium Punches (or) a combination of both
**24 Large or Medium Punches with 22 Small Punches
**Additional storage on top tray for hand punches, other manufacturer's punches, and more!

Notice how she has all of her Creative Memories punches stacked on end to give her even more storage space on top! And look at the little bucket on top containing all of her small hand-held punches. Tons of room! The dimensions of this unit are: 18" high, 14" wide, and 12 1/2" deep, and it is stackable as are her other units!

Now for the BIG news!
Sue is very generously giving this unit away to ONE of my AMAZING subscribers!!!!! Yes, that means YOU could receive this awesome unit! What do you need to do to possibly win this unit? You must create a card, tag, layout, or altered item using PUNCHES (not die cuts)!! It must be a NEW creation, and you must post it to an online gallery or blog with a link to this contest. Your gallery post or blog post MUST contain a list of the punch or punches you used. You then need to come back to this post and leave a link to your creation by Thursday, June 4th, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time! One lucky winner will be announced next Friday!!

Sue is also offering a 10% off SALE this weekend ONLY (Fri., Sat., Sun.), not including shipping, for my subscribers! First, go to her site, Stampin Things, and look at ALL of her amazing units! Find what you would like, then click on the Place An Order tab on the left. You can either e-mail Sue your order or call her (651...). In your e-mail or on your phone call, you MUST tell her you saw the sale on my site and give her this coupon code: PATTERSITE

Deeply discounted Copic Markers

I found this information over at Obsessed with scrapbooking!
Have you got a Sam's Club membership? Did you know that they sell a VAST number of scrapbooking products online for home delivery? If you don't have a membership, Sams Club is currently running a special offer to join for $15 just for the summer.

Anyway, looking through the over 40 pages of items, I was excited to see great Copic marker pricing!

Check this out:

Copic Ciao Markers - set of 36 for $106.68 (including shipping) with three different color set options. That's a wee bit less than $3.00 per marker.

Sketch Copic Markers - set of 36 basic colors are $156.88 (including shipping) working out to be a bit over $4 per marker.

Click HERE to see the copic marker selection at Sams!

They also have nestabilities, the ATG gun and refills (Scotch brand Gold) and all kinds of other goodies!

Click HERE to see all their offerings!

Also, I have big news coming up early this week with regards to new Cricut cartridges so stay tuned!

Stampin Up's Decor Stencils

How To Read A Ruler

Check out another golden tip from Stamping 411's Lee Conrey, a Stamping 411 designer from Florida.

We know that "how to read a ruler" may be not where all our readers are coming from, but what better place to start than at the very beginning! Have a friend who's new to stamping?? You can refer them here and the articles within, will help them get started!

Lee writes "Understanding all of those little marks on the ruler. A standard tape measure (or ruler) in the United States is divided up into feet and inches. Each foot is divided into 12 inches. The problem starts with the subdivision of the inches. In each inch there are a number of lines of different length. The longer the length of these lines, the larger the unit of measurement.

For example. 1. The longest line in the inch is in the middle. This is the half-inch mark and there is only one. 2. The next shortest line is the 1/4" (one quarter of an inch) inch mark and there are only two of these. 3. The third shortest line is the 1/8" (one eighth of an inch) mark and there are four of these. 4. The fourth shortest is the 1/16" (one sixteenth of an inch) mark and there are eight of these. 5. Some rulers will go a step further, down to 1/32" but this is often more precise that most woodworking cuts need to be.

On the typical ruler the basic (smallest) unit of measurement is 1/16". If you count the distance between two inch marks (one inch) you will find sixteen lines. This is because an inch is 16/16th of an inch long. Because we like to express fractional numbers in the largest unit possible we call it one inch. So it follows that if you have 8 lines, or 8/16" you have a half-inch or ½". And likewise, if you have 4 little lines, or 4/16" you have a quarter inch and so on.

At first it can be a little cumbersome to count these lines but over time you will learn to recognize the lengths and the different units of measurements they represent. This often starts with the ½" mark and progresses down the line. Over time a measurements like 59-3/8" can be located quickly.

OTHER MEASUREMENTS You might have noticed that every 24" on the tape measure are marked with a contrasting black background and every 16" is marked with a red background. The marks are used by construction workers for spacing wood studs in a wall or joists in a floor/roof. 16" spacing is used most commonly for load bearing walls and 24" for non-load bearing walls. The small black diamonds represent a less common spacing scheme.

Your Stampin Window to the World!!

I found another great video on the Stampin 411 The New catalog isnt out yet and we dont know if these fantastic tools are gonna be in the new one, so, you have until the end of June, when the Mini catalog goes away to get yours. These are awesome in the Cricut. I will try and come back later this week and show you some of my cricut creations.

You can use these fantastic window sheets to brings a whole new look to your creations. Create windows, boxes, card fronts, accents and more!

Window Sheets

Printed Window Sheets $5.95 Medium Window Sheets (7mil) $4.95 Window Sheets Thick (20 mil) $6.95

Die Cutting with Stampin Up!

Learn more about the new die cutting options from Stampin' Up! The Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! product line is a big deal! With the Big Shot you can cut over 50 different material types and duplicate creative and intricate designs quickly and easily. We've designed exclusive dies that coordinate with current Stampin' Up! product lines--such as our stamps and punches--as well as Sizzix dies that coordinate with the Stampin' Up! look and feel. Our product line will continue to expand, so check back to see what exciting new things are on the way. From the stampin 411 website





Save up to $30.00 NOW
Want to buy your Big Shot Now??? Order your Big Shot from me, before May 15, 2009 and save up to $30.00!

Order your Big Shot (includes standard cutting pad and multipurpose platform) Now for only $89.95 + S/H

Order your Big Shot Starter Kit (A $205.65 retail value) for only $175.95
- Big Shot
- Standard Cutting Pad
- Multi-purpose cutting form
- 2 Stampin Up Exclusive Bigz Dies (Scallop Envelope and Top Note (My Fav!)
- 1 Stampin Up Exclusive Decorative Strip (Billboard)
- 1 Stampin Up Exclusive 4 pack of sizzlits (Birds and Blooms)
- Decorative Strip Cutting Pads
- Extended Spacer Platform

Order your Big Shot Starter Kit with Doctor's bag for only $229.95 (Retail cost of bag $69.95)

The Big Shot works with ALL competitive dies, and the steel rule dies can cut through an impressive list of 50 different materials, including fabric, foil, and chipboard.

Wanna see what craft critique said about the Big Kick? Check it out here

25 Hours and counting!!!

Stampin' Up!'s list of retiring stamp sets will be released on June 1st. Which sets are going to be on the list? It's anyone's guess at this point - so, submit your guesses!!! What stamps do you think are going to retire, which ones do you wanna grab before they go???

Come Join Us!

Your are invited to share this link with your stampin friends http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/StampinUpL NStampers

This group will be "A place to share our Love for paper crafts using Stampin Up products. All stampers and scrapbookers welcome. We have a Design Team with weekly challenges, A Random Acts of Kindness team, A Stampin Up exclusive Swap team, a Blog Tour team, and many caring members who create for Cards for the Troops and Cards for the Kids staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
We believe in living the Statement of the Heart. We also follow The Golden rule (treating others like we wish to be treated) and we even share our inspirational and faith filled experiences on this group."

Please introduce yourself to the group once you join even if you think everyone already knows you here.
Please start and fill a photo album with your stampin up card samples and scrapbook ideas.
Art By: ________ and be sure to add a photo of yourself!