Hi all, Just a quick reminder to let everyone know that SU's Sale-a-bration sale ends tomorrow, at 10:59 PDT. If you didn't submit an order to me for the Mystery Hostess workshop, you can still order from my on-line web-site to get your Free merchandise. This is a great time to try it out, and receive some extra goodies. Have a great rest of the week. ~L ~ Continue reading

Happy Sat.! Hi Everyone, A little post today, letting everyone know about my "Mystery Hostess" Workshop. Stampin' Ups! "Sale-a-bration" will be ending on March 31, 2011, so now would be the perfect time to place an order and receive FREE merchandise. For each $50.00 or more in orders (net before tax and shipping) you will receive a sale-a-bration item of your choice. Now, for more fun, I am hosting a Mystery Hostess Workshop thru E-mail! There will be a minimum of two (2) winners, one for the Hostess gift and one for the Free merchandise. For each of you who... Continue reading

Hello Everyone! Well, it was a challenge in itself trying to get this posted. I do apoligize for not starting the first challenge of the year yesterday as promised. I had Internet problems, and wasn't able to get it up and running until this morning. My first challenge for 2011, is using the Cricut cartridge "Forever Young". Being that I had a birthday last week, it is time to start counting backwards, and think young not old, lol. You may use any cartridge that has a HAT on it for the challenge, and make sure you use a stamp also.... Continue reading

Hello everyone, WOW! I can't believe it has been 3 months since I have posted here. My, the time sure does fly by. I must apologize for being gone so long, had some health problems before Christmas, and I am just getting back to normal. Been trying to catch up on a few things while not over doing it. A big welcome to those who have visited me while I was MIA. I hope you will join me in my challenges, and become a follower while you are at it. I hope to post my card by next weekend, so... Continue reading

Happy Tuesday! Hi~ya All! A very happy Tuesday to everyone. Today kicks off Stampin' Up's! Sale-a-bration sale. You can earn FREE merchandise for every $50.00 you spend (before tax & shipping). If you are new to SU and want to try out their merchandise, now is the perfect time. If you don't have an SU demonstrator, please contact me. I will be more than happy to assist you. Submit your orders today! Also, now would be a great time to join my DeSignin' Diva's Club, and earn even more FREE merchandise. With this club there is no monthly minimum amount,... Continue reading

Happy Tuesday! A very Happy New Year to all my Stampin friends in cyber-space. I hope you are ready to start your new year off with this great celebration from Stampin' Up! The new Occasions Mini Catalog starts today, and you are in for a real treat. Valentines is just around the corner, so be sure to check out all the sweet goodies in the little jam packed catalog. You can view it on-line by clicking the catalog on the left sidebar. 24/7 ordering is available for your shopping pleasure right from this blog. Reminder: DeSignin Diva's Club is a... Continue reading

Happy Thurs.! Hello Everyone, I hope you had a great Christmas holiday, and are getting ready for the new year. I just wanted to touch basis with my cyber friends, to let you know that Stampin' Up! has an awesome Love promotion going on for Valentines Day. You can get more information by going to my demonstrators web-site, which can be accessed at the top of this page. Also don't forget a New DeSignin Diva's Club starts January 1, 2011. You can earn FREE merchandise after you reach your required minimum amount. Check it out under DeSignin Diva's! Also I... Continue reading

Hello All! Out with the old, in with the new! A new DeSignin' Diva's Club will be starting January 1, 2011-June 30, 2011. During that time you may place an order of your $$$$ amount, and it will count toward you receiving your free Hostess gift, and $15.00 in free merchandise. This club is the same as my previous one for this year, information here. Once your total reaches $150.00 in merchandise (before tax and shipping), you qualify to redeem your hostess gift and free merchandise of your choice. This is a perfect way for you to try Stampin' Ups!... Continue reading

Hello Everyone, How is everyone? I hope you are well and are ready for the holidays. Just a quick post today, to share with you a Christmas card I created with MTC. If you don't know what MTC is, well it is fabulous software cutting program that you can use with your Cricut or other cutting machines. It allows you to cut with your Cricut without cartridges. You can also create your own design with it. I created this card and used my Cricut E. to cut the lattice ornament design out. I am so loving this program. It is... Continue reading

Happy Monday! Hi All, Just a quick post tonight letting everyone know that Stampin' Up!s Online Spectacular will end tomorrow November 30th. They have some great deals, but you had better hurry to get them. The sale will end at midnight, so your order must be in before 10:59 p.m., (PST). I hope you can take advantage of this one, get your holiday goodies before they are gone. If you need assistance, please feel free to e-mail me. Have a great week everyone. "Um Buggin" Continue reading

Happy Mon. Hello Everyone, How is everyone, I hope all is well with you, and you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday with your family. This is a quick post tonight letting everyone know that I have put the challenges on hold until after the first of the year. This is due to everyone being busy with the holidays, and getting ready for the big day. It will be here before we know it. I will be posting on here time permitting, and I will restart the challenges again in January. Take care and enjoy this time with your family. Hugz,... Continue reading

Happy Tuesday All! How is everyone on this Tuesday before Thanksgiving? I hope all is well with you and yours. A quick little post, as I know everyone is busy getting ready for their Thanksgiving feast. Stampin Up! is having an On-Line Spectacular sale, which started yesterday Monday, Nov. 22nd. This is such an awesome sale, with free shipping on orders $150.00 and over (before Tax). Now would be a great time for you to stock up on your supplies for the Christmas holiday. This sale will only last until the 30th of November so get those orders in now.... Continue reading

Hello everyone, Just a little post on this first day of November, I hope everyone had a nice and spooky Halloween. I had a quiet one, not too many trick or treaters last night. I was also watching the World Series, and tonight the San Francisco Giants are World Champions. Go Giants! They are across the bay from me, but I still had to root for them, since they are a California team. I have been taking a break with the Cricut Cuts & Stamps challenge, not that many entering the challenges lately. I might do one mid November, time... Continue reading

Click On Flyer to view Happy Tuesday! Hello everyone, I told you I would be back today with some awesome news. Here is your chance to get a Holiday Bundle and receive a 20% discount as if you were a demonstrator. Our Holiday Bundle promotion starts today, all you need to do is go to my 24/7 website and place your order using the codes shown for the bundles. If you wish to order items separately from the bundles the discount Does Not Apply!Discounts apply to bundle orders only. Order early to create your handmade Christmas items. Have a great... Continue reading

Happy Monday, Hello everyone, Something special is happening tomorrow, so be sure to check back here and see what it is.....Shhhhhhhhhhhh! ~L~ Continue reading

Happy Sunday, Just a quick post tonight to let everyone know that I received my new Imagine machine on Friday from PC, and it is working just fine. I posted on my regular blog, but notice that I am still getting comments here too. They also sent me some goodies for all the problems I had, only 3 different machines before I got one that worked. Thanks PC! I will be posting my 1st creation soon, probably on my regular blog. No challenge this week, as I haven't had a chance to play with all my new toys yet. I... Continue reading

Hello Everyone, How is everyone today? I am having a bad time with this new Image machine. This is the 2nd machine I have had in the past week, and can you believe this one is a lemon too.... I just received it yesterday afternoon, and already had to call Provo Craft this morning. I was told that it has to be returned, because it will not cut! I know others on the Cricut message board was having this same problem, with their machine that they also ordered when it launched on Sept. 14.. HSN sent me another new machine... Continue reading

Happy Friday Evening! Actually, it is Friday night, 11:00 p.m., and I am finally getting around to posting my "Jammie" winner, or should I say winners!!! Yes, you are reading correctly, since I only had two entries this week, I have decided to give both of these two ladies, who taken the time to enter a pair of Jammies for their bugs. Paula, and Margie, please e-mail me with your address information at the below e-mail address [email protected] Congrats ladies, I hope you enjoy your prize. Have a great weekend everyone! Hugz, xx "Um Buggin" Continue reading

Happy Thursday! Hello everyone, I just wanted to let all you papercrafters know that Stampin' Up! has a great Clearance Sale going on while supplies last. If you have never tried their products now is the perfect time to do so. They are going fast, so submit your order ASAP! You may place an order directly from my demonstrators web site, the link is at the top of this page, Order 24/7, and have your order shipped directly to you. I also have about (5) 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog available for sale. They originally sell for $10.00, get them... Continue reading

Happy Saturday! Hi Everyone! Happy Card Making Day to everyone. You only have 3 hours left to enter a card you have made using the Christmas/Noel cricut cartridge. It does'nt have to be anything new to enter. Hurry, the challenge expires at 3:00 p.m. PDT, which is my time. Good Luck to all! Continue reading

Happy Wednesday! How is everyone doing on this fine Wednesday? I hope all is well, and I am so glad that you stopped by to visit me. I haven't been posting much here, I was trying to get some other things done. Anyways, I made this card a couple of weeks ago for The Color Throw-down challenge, and wouldn't you know, I missed the cut off entry time. We were to use the Stampin Up colors of pink pirouette, rich razzelberry, and basic gray. I have all those color, so I decided to play along, well there was so much... Continue reading

Happy Monday! There is only 5 days left to enter a card using The Christmas/Noel cartridge. Here is a chance for you to win a set of Cricut Dust Covers for your Expression and Cuttlebug. The challenge is open to all, to include my friends across the pond. You have until Saturday, Oct. 2nd. See post below to enter. Hurry Hurry!! Continue reading

"Win these Jammies!" Happy Sunday! Hi everyone, how are you on this last weekend of Summer? This weeks challenge is a easy-peasy one, it doesn't require you to make a new card. A little change from the normal requirements makes it more interesting. All you need to do is post a card you have created in the past using the Christmas/Noel cartridge, or if you haven't then you have a little work to do...lol. This design is one of my favorites, that landed me on the Inspirational Blog! I loved it so much that I also used it on my... Continue reading

Happy Monday! Hello everyone, I hope you are enjoying your holiday today. I am a day late with posting the winner of my 3rd challenge, but I figured today would be ok since most of us are off. We had some darling entries for this challenge, so glad that I did not have to make the decision myself. I love to use The Hat, if there is not too many entries. If there are more than 10, I use the random number picker, because here I have to type all the names in. We only had 4 participants this challenge,... Continue reading