December 2008

Out with the old!  In with the new!  If you don't have these 3 sets, you may regret it!  The Geeks came over for 2 classes yesterday and learned how to color with bleach.  PEE-YOU!  But it didn't smell bad because Ann had her Aqua Painters out for them to use. 

Isn't this card purdy?  It uses the Summer By the Sea set that's retiring.  It's wonderful for you stampers who like to color.  And that Wonderful Words set is timeless.  OK - that's Ann talking.  She said that both these sets are keepers along with the Canvas Background Stamp.  And all three are going good-bye forever in just a couple weeks.  Better get them now!

Please don't drink & drive tonight.  A taxi's way cheaper.  And I want to see you back here tomorrow!

Oh goody!  The Geeks are coming over twice today!  They'll be learning more fun techniques to do with their stamps & stuff.  I'll give you a sneak peek if you won't tell anyone.  They're doing an updated version of this Faux Tile card.  Don't you just love it?  Ann has the hardest time deciding WHICH thing to do!  She's got a whole library of them! 

Maybe you should come join us sometime.  Just take a look at the schedule & see when you're in town.  Just be sure to register early so that you can get the best seat for the best price.

Happy Birthday to Bianca, a stamper I'd love to meet.  I know she'd love me!  We are so much alike!

Got my first bone today.  Nothing but the best for me.  A Christmas prime rib bone.  Cecil left a little meat on it for me.  I hid it really good in the back yard so Ann can't find it.  Hope I remember where it is!

Here's a cool card that fan club stampers made.  I had Ann use Bashful Blue Craft ink & Iridescent Ice embossing powder to do that snowflake focal point.  It's not too late to get that purdy snowflake stamp.  It's part of the Country Living Kit #114447 and comes with chipboard, Designer Paper, a stamp set & lot of accessories to stamp with.  Oh, and instructions if you want to make some photo ornaments for next year!  Only $49.95 for over $90 of stampin' stuff!  And right now, you can get 30% off when you order today.  Just email Ann & ask her.  She'll be glad to tell you all about it.  (but it's over on Monday night, so hurry like a Jack Russell!)

And thanks to my buddy, Karen, for the inspiration.  Hers was pink & with Dazzling Diamonds glitter, but I just wasn't feelin' that.  A dog has his reputation, you know.

It's time to get kickin' on gettin' organized!  Here's something really special just for my blog readers.  Anyone spending at least $75 between now and the stroke of midnight in Times Square on New Year's Eve (9pm, Pacific) will get FREE step by step color online instructions to make this cool project.  You can put your own paw print on it, but I do recommend that you buy or have a Forget-Me-Not Keeper (#105525 $11.95) and the Say It With Scallops set #111678 $17.95) if you don't have them already.

Just ask Ann about the supplies if you want to make it just like the picture because the class is FREE with your "ring out the old year" order.  Just click on the picture for a slide show type preview that'll make you drool!  (and don't forget that little board of mine)

Happy Boxing Day everyone!  Ann's told me about Boxing Day and about her 5 years living in England.  That's where my ancestors hail from so I was all ears when she talked about it.

Here's the card I told Ann to make for Cecil.  She thought it was her idea, but I was sending her telepathic messages while I was dreaming in my bed.  Those Big Shot letters really make a difference and went on really easily with the Mono MultiAdhesive.

And here are the 3 Gift Card Holders that Ann sent to her family.  Click on the picture for a good look.  Aren't they cute?  The video instructions are here with more in the video gallery.  They're not just for Christmas and are very quick to do.

There was a lot of hub-ub going on around here yesterday.  They left me for a couple hours, but I was good and guarded the house well in their absence.  I have lots of stamps to protect!

What a wild & crazy day yesterday!  I got to go on a delivery run with Ann.  It was so much fun!  My adoring fan LOVED my little Christmas coat.  I should get the camera out & show it to you.

Don't you just love this bundle of Valentine fun?  Ann's off playing with it while I do some clean up around the website.  Let me know if you see any broken links running around, will ya?

It's almost time for that guy in the red suit to break in through the chimney bring me something fun because I'm such an exemplary pooch.  I'd better go put the fire out just in case.  Wouldn't want him to get hurt on his descent.

Thank you stampers for all the beautiful cards and pictures of your families.  The all look like they're so much fun to play with!

• Get 10% off on all retiring sets (see links above)
• Get Early Bird Registration for Technique Geeks Evening Class on 12/30
  (day class is sold out)
• Get FREE SHIPPING on all orders $70+ (no minimum required when you pick up your order here at Central Bark
• Get my Procrasti-Santa Special on the Big Shot Starter Kit & get all this only from me:
  ~ Free $19.95 Die of your choice
  ~ $20 in free stamps & accessories of your choice
  ~ free Level One Hostess set
  ~ 3 or more entries to win $100 gift certificate from Ann.
  ~ Free shipping (up to 10%) on all dies purchased until June 30, 2009

I think I covered it all like a good dog should.  Be sure to contact Ann by 9pm tonight Pacific time (midnight Eastern) so that you can save BIG!

Tomorrow's the last day for free shipping on orders $70 or more and for 10% off retired sets.  Better dust off that wish list while you can save some biscuits and shop online or talk to Ann.

Glad I suggested that.   If you get this from the Decor Elements Collection, just ask Ann so that she can tell you just how to do it.  (Like for one thing, not all cookie sheets are magnetic)

I've got more cool cards from my stamper girls to share.  Come back soon.

And if you have a Procrasti-Santa that hasn't contacted Ann yet, pick up the phone and call her!  (or email if you must)  The number's at the top of the page.  She's got a special somethin' somethin' if you were wanting a Big Shot.  But it's only good until December 23rd when the free shipping ends.

Just wait until tomorrow when I get to share my Christmas card I got from my girlfriend, Doodles.  She is da bisquit!

This means that we should be doing more videos because this one has a tripod hole in it!  No more rubber bands holding everything up while I direct.  Gotta love that!

In the meantime, here's a Big Shot idea video from my friends at Stampin' Up!

If you've been thinking about a Big Shot, now's the time to jump on it!  Free Shipping means Santa will have lots left over to get you some dies! 

You can have your card featured here as well when you send it to us made with Stampin' Up! products.  Our address is on all your newsletters we send.

Today's the last chance to get in on the Crystal Ball contest!  All you have to do is pick a Baker's Dozen of what you think will retire tomorrow.  12 picks with an extra one for a tie breaker (which will be the last one if you don't point it out).  Have to have your picks in by 9pm Pacific time TONIGHT so that you can win the Deer Friends hostess set!  Email us NOW!  (no demos please)

Gotta love that Big Shot stuff!  (It's named after me, you know!)

In the meantime, here's a laugh!  After seeing Ann in this quick video announcing the winner of the 50% off your purchase prize for all you Thanksgiving weekend shoppers, I'm going to dock the pay of my costume designer.

 
Thanksgiving Weekend Giveaway 08

Some would've won more.  Some would've won less, but the winner was my buddy, Marsha Taylor from Sutter, CA!  YIPPEE!  Perhaps she'll give me a kiss & a cuddle when she comes over tonight for the Technique Geeks class. 

One can only hope. 

Turquoise Boxes & Skinny Silver Tins are back too!  You can see & print the flyer OR SHOP NOW & order online, but it's while supplies last so be quick like a Jack Russell. 

BUT WAIT!  There's more!  One of you lucky shoppers are going to win your whole order free! 

Excuse me.   Just a minute.  Uh-oh.  The accountants have advised me that's not quite right.  You're going to win........
HALF YOUR ORDER FREE! *  Now, that's still a pretty cool deal!  No minimum or maximum purchase required!  Just order!

Order online.  Order by email.  Order by phone.  Get a chance to win HALF your order free and you'll also get a free chance at a $100 gift certificate for every $50 of your order. 

You can claim your prize by your choice refund check or by gift certificate for more cool stuff!  We'll be announcing the winner right here on December 2nd.

I'm off find a little smelling salts for Ann.  I'm sure she's passed out by now from the shock of it all!

    Chow, Baby!
      Stamper                                                                            * Normal tax & shipping apply

P.S.  IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ORDERING BECAUSE OF THE VOLUME OF STAMPERS ON THE STAMPIN' UP! SITE, PLEASE CALL ME AT 530-674-5090 OR EMAIL ME SO ANN CAN PROCESS THE ORDER FOR YOU.