I think this is my favorite product in the new Occasions catalog.  The Designer Paper, the stamp set, and the amazing frailest all work together so beautifully!

I love bundles, it makes it so easy to get what you need to have the perfect coordinating look.  Take a look at the Botanical Blooms bundle: 

  You can get these products and many others from my online store here.  Feel free to contact me if you want more information on our Occasions catalog.

And here's a card we're going to make at the Upcoming Open house, using this fabulous bundle! 

What a great time we had last weekend at our "Craft Your Christmas" retreat!  

Every one came to have fun and get lots of crafting done for Christmas, and they did! 

We were thrilled with our hotel.. they treated us like royalty! 

We had plenty of snacks to keep us nourished!

Sharlie and Suzanna are ready to get started!

Linda and Rebecca are pleased to be here! YAY!

Jennie is glad to be able to get away and stamp!

Gerene loves to stamp! Michele came all the way from Baltimore, Maryland to stamp wtih us! We're so glad she did!

Come back tomorrow to see more of our wonderful retreat! 

Your next party is sure to be a hit when you give favors and gifts in this fun vintage looking petal cone! This is a new product from our Occasions Mini catalog which was released last month. 

You can use the banner element to attach a label or greeting to the petal cone and scalloped half circle to add huge decorative appeal to the flaps on top. You can also use these elements to create custom embellishments for any other cards or projects as well.

■ Die measures 6" x 8-3/4"
■ Use with standard cutting pads and standard premium crease pads

You can visit my Stampin' Up! store here and see more new Occasions Mini products as well as place your order.

I have so many things to share with you!  I have gotten behind on posting with so much going on here at home, and now I need to catch up!

Last week I had a Downline Get Together here.  We always have such a good time together!  We meet in the early evening and do our Make N Takes, and then we have dinner together!  Everyone contributes to the meal, which is great. Then we have a short business meeting, I give awards to those who have met their goals for the quarter, everyone shares what they have been doing in their businesses, swap cards.. It is a GREAT time!  This last time we even skyped one of my Downline who lives out of state!  That was so fun!

Our swaps were great, and I wanted to share them with you. Our theme was ANY HOLIDAY. 

This card was sent from Washington by Shaela.

This card was made by Suzanna.. she used the new My Digital Studio!

Michele sent this one from Maryland!  Isn't it beautiful?

Isn't this a great Halloween card sent from Iowa by Jo?

Sue made this great candy holder!  Aren't the googly eyes effective?

Oh dear.. I think Judy brought this cute snowman.. it's not signed on the back, and I can't remember for sure.. but it's pretty cute, don't you think?

I made this one! Do you like it?? I just love the new "Petals a Plenty" textured folder for the Big Shot that is in the new Holiday Mini Catalog!

And Kathie prepared a cupcake for each of us, in a great box!  YUM!

Wouldn't you love to join my team?  Just look at all the fun we have!  Let me know if you 

would like to learn more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

Have you seen the new Matchbox Die in the Occasions Mini Catalog for the Big Shot?  It will make creating favors and gift boxes a snap.  This is one of my favorite new products to use.  I have previously put up a post with a template you can use when creating the boxes. 

Here are some samples created with the Die:

If you have not received your Occasions Mini Catalog, contact me to get yours today and to place your order for the Matchbox Die, simply visit my Stampin' Up! website here.