The new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogs are HERE and ready to ship out to you! If you are a customer or don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'll be glad to get one to you! If you are local, I'll deliver it to you and if it needs to be mailed, I can do that as well. There is no charge for the catalog but there will be postage charge if it needs to be mailed. Just e-mail me at gbarron56@comcast.net if you're interested!
Each catalog I share will come with one of these darling new InColor book marks -- one side has a punched cardstock sample and a stamped image sample and the other side has a Wish List and my contact information. It's a handy little tool to have as you enjoy all the new stamp sets, paper, embellishments and tools that have found a home in the new catty!
And speaking of new things, look what's new at our home! Meet little Miss Rueby, our new (well, 10 week old) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy! Isn't she just the cutest little thing! She weighs in at just under 4 pounds right now and will probably be about 10 pounds full grown. She is so sweet and already is a part of the family. I'm sure you'll be seeing more pictures of Miss Rueby in the future!
And speaking of even more new things, here's a card that I made recently to share with some stamping friends! The colors aren't new -- Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze and Whisper White. But there are two new stamp sets used -- Betsy's Blossoms and Layered Labels. I cut the label with the new Apothecary Accents Framelets and the pattern paper is from the delicious new Floral District Designer Series Paper Pack.
Other supplies used include 1/2" Baja Breeze Seam Tape Ribbon (so love that ribbon and the fabulous bows you can create with it), Basic Pearls, the Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, the Big Shot and the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder.
Well, that will do it for now! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Don't forget to take some time to say a prayer or extend some thanks to those who have served our country in the military.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you'll be back soon for more ideas and inspiration!
Love the photo of your new puppy! In addition to our 98 pound chocolate lab, we have a three year old tri-color Cavalier King Charles, Zipper. We LOVE this dog. He recently got sick, and may have Addison's disease; we'll get a diagnosis is a couple of days.
I really like your In Color bookmark. Do you have a template of the back that you could share? I'd like to give these out at my Open House this Sunday.
Donna
Posted by: Donna Bagwell | May 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
What a great bookmark! That's brilliant to make the a wishlist on the back. Wish I'd thought of that! Next year for sure!
Thank you for sharing.
Donna K.
Posted by: Donna | May 28, 2012 at 01:24 PM
Gretchen thanks for sharing your bookmark and Wish List. Customers really appreciate these and IMO it helps them to remember the names of the new colors a lot quicker. Your Little Ms. Rueby is a charmer. Sweet face. TFS your many talents. Always enjoy stopping by your site to check out what's new.
Penny
http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com
Posted by: Penny Hanuszak | May 28, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Lil Miss Rueby is a sweetheart! Your gals are gonna love your In Color bookmark!
Posted by: lynn koepke | May 28, 2012 at 04:33 PM
Love your bookmark. And absolutely love Miss Rueby. She is such a cutie pie.
Posted by: June K. | May 28, 2012 at 04:33 PM
I love the new puppy. It doesn't take but a minute and they steal your heart.
Love the bookmarks. Don't you just love the new colors?
Posted by: Vicki Freeze | May 28, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Anxious to find out and use the new ink pads and cat eyes. Love your new baby! She is adorable. Know she'll be so much fun. Edna
Posted by: Edna Burgess | May 28, 2012 at 07:17 PM
Love your cards as always, Gretchen...but Miss Rueby is just adorable!!! Take good care of her...she looks like a real charmer.
Posted by: Barbara Vogt | May 28, 2012 at 09:09 PM
Love the bookmark. I've seen a lot of these, really like yours best. Rueby is adorable! I just love that breed, they are so sweet. (well, most of the time). lol
Posted by: Deb B (Debadoo) | May 29, 2012 at 03:23 AM
The bookmark is a great idea!! Love the puppy even more!
Posted by: Tanja Fussell | May 29, 2012 at 05:45 PM
Anxious to find out and use the new ink pads and cat eyes. Love your new baby! She is adorable. Know she'll be so much fun.
Posted by: beats by dre | May 30, 2012 at 01:26 AM
The most adorable puppy.....those sweet kisses and loves are so precious! Love your card as well.
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | May 30, 2012 at 04:36 PM
hi, gretchen!
your puppy is sooooo adorable...how do you ever get any stamping done? dont you wish they would stay little forever but still somehow mature?? love the name, what significance does the spelling have ... family name??
also love your bookmark. would love to CASE it. could you possibly tell me where the design for the wings of the little bird came from: a stamp set??? a DP??? thanks for any help you can give. i love following your blog, by the way. i have my favs, you rank right up there!!!
blessings, jo ann.
Posted by: Jo Ann | June 11, 2012 at 03:08 PM
Yes Gretchen,your new family member is so special I also have a Cavalier
King Charles called Daisy( Blenheim - Red & white )
you will have so much fun with this little one, they are such a blessing
please give us up dates on her life.
May I say a big thank you for your page, you are so helpful.
REMEMBER CAVIE PEOPLE ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE"!
Kerrie FROM AUSTRALIA QLD
Posted by: Kerrie Reed | July 02, 2012 at 11:13 AM