Goodbye, 2014!

We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are

-Oprah

Pretty apt for the last day of 2014, don't you think?

First of all, congratulations to Millie Kam - she was the winner for my contest! 

Second of all, this blog will be getting a complete over haul within the next day or two...I felt that I should start 2015 with a new frame of mind.

I want to take this time to thank all of you who have stopped by my blog to take a look and I hope that you will tune in after the new year to see some of the new products being offered when our Occasions catalog goes live next Tuesday, January 6. Along with the new Occasions catalog, Stampin' Up! will also be starting their Sale-a-bration program (January 6 to March 31, 2015) - for every $50 spent, you get a choice of some really great free products that will be offered during this limited time - both the catalog and Sale-a-bration supplement will be available for viewing on my Stampin' Up! site on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Just head on over to kahuila1.stampinup.net to take a look next week!

*For my non SU! projects, please stop by my other crafting blog, acraftyplacetobe.blogspot.com.

Until then, may you and yours enjoy a safe holiday and Happy New Year!

An Update

First of all, I want to thank everyone who placed an order with me for the month of August - I greatly appreciate it.
I had a contest running during the month of August and had mentioned that I would be announcing the winner today. I hope you all will understand when I tell you that I need to delay the announcement for a few days.
Unfortunately, my family had suffered a loss yesterday - and, because my family and I are trying to deal with our loss right now, I am hoping that you will forgive me for putting off announcing a winner until next week. I lost a cousin - my father lost his nephew, one who he was quite close to, and, right now, my main focus is to be there for him.
I hope to be back on track next week - with a winner, more project shares and ideas for you, and, updates to my calendar.
Enjoy the rest of your week, hug your loved ones every chance you get and, always, always tell each other "I love you"...

Until next week,

Nancy

Stampin' Up! Haul!

Guess what I got yesterday?? 

Woo hoo! Don't let the small rip on the bottom of the box scare you...all of my items inside the box were in perfect condition! Our Fedex guy also delivers to my hubby's workplace, so, he leaves the box with him - apparently, Hubby caught it on the counter at work and it caused the box to rip...I wasn't worried, though. Stampin' Up! takes great care in packing all orders!

Let's see what I got...

I purchased some items from the upcoming Holiday Catalog and from the current catalog - after all, everything is made to coordinate with each other! I signed up for a few swaps featuring the Holiday Catalog, so, I went through the catalog, planned out my projects and put in my order!

I wanted to try different colors for my Christmas projects, so, I went for Lost Lagoon, Pool Party and Coastal Cabana. Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding are also coordinating colors with the new Trim the Tree DSP Stack and I'm pretty excited at trying these color combos out!

The Halloween paper is also from the Holiday Catalog - Motley Monsters DSP!

I enjoy working with different mediums - especially embossing paste and modeling paste. I purchased both the Hearts & Stars Masks (Item #133777) and the Dots & Stripes Masks (Item #133775) and am excited to try them out with my pastes! It also works excellent with any of our inks and our sponge daubers (Item# 133773).

Have you seen the 2014-2016 In Colors? I purchased the Cardstock & Pad Kit (Item #133673) - you receive all 5 ink pads AND 20 sheets of the coordinating card stock - 4 each of all 5 colors! What a deal! 

I am also trying to make the transition from the old ink pads to the new ones, so, I picked up Cherry Cobbler and Soft Sky. I replenished my White Embossing Powder (Item # 109132) and also picked up Iridescent Ice (Item #101930) for some sparkle for my Christmas projects.

There is some White and Tangerine Tango Trim, Festival of Trees Photopolymer Set and matching Tree Punch there, too - all of these are items from the Holiday Catalog!

Because I got the new In Colors, I also got the matching Backgrounds DSP Stack (Item #133705).

Kind Koala (Item #134360) and Kinda Eclectic Clear Mount (Item #135350) are the two stamps I purchased from the current catalog. Also pictured are the Whisper White Bakers Twine (Item #124262) and the All Abloom DSP Paper Stack (Item #133703). Holiday Catalog items shown are Trim the Tree DSP Stack  and the Confetti Stars Punch.

Here are the card stock packs I ordered - Lost Lagoon (Item #133679), Coastal Cabana (Item #131297), Crisp Cantaloup (Item #131298), Pistachio Pudding (Item #131294) and Pool Party (Item #122924)

Here's a sneak peek of the Trim the Tree DSP Stack - 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double sided designs.

What are the possibilities? Cards, scrapbook layouts, Project Life, December Daily...anything and everything is possible!

The Holiday Catalog goes live on August 28 - if you'd like a free catalog, email me at inkonmystamps@yahoo.com and I'll get one out to you! And, any of the items found in the current catalog can be purchased online at kahuila1.stampinup.net!

I hope you all have a nice day and I'll talk to you later!

I Believe in This...

That was then - this is now... you learn from what happened yesterday to make yourself better today.
Be strong!

Weekly Deals Starting August 19

WEEKLY DEALS

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Vanilla Coaster Board Item # 129392 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.21 CAN
	Twine Baker'S Early Espresso Item # 123124 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Elegant Butterfly Punch Item # 127526 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129378 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Travel Journal Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 121071 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Don't forget - The Big Shot Bundle deal is going on until the end of the month! Buy a Big Shot and get one exclusive bundle FREE! Already own a Big Shot? You can still purchase any of the exclusive bundles for 15% off!
What a deal!
Check out my online store kahuila1.stampinup.net for more details!

And, my giveaway is still going on - any purchase made through my online store during the month of August qualifies you for a chance to win the Hip Hip Hooray card kit!

Have a great day!

*Giveaway is not a Stampin' Up! endorsed event - it is an event endorsed solely by Nancy Sugai, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

I Believe inThis....

In life, you'll meet two kinds of people:

The ones who build you up and the ones who tear you down.

In the end, you'll thank them both.

Rachel Wolchin - The GoodVibe.com

Weekly Deals

Here are this weeks Weekly Deals:

	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130916 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131171 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Pear Pizzaz Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131180 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die Item # 130159 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131179 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Travel Log Kit - Digital Download Item # 126022 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN
	Oh Baby Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 129350 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Any of these items can be purchased through my online store at kahuila1.stampinup.net

Have a great day!

Giveaway!

Happy Sunday!

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and I hope its a good one!

I wanted to share something super cool with you...

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

$19.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit includes 20 printed card bases (10 of 2 designs), 5 sticker sheets, 20  kraft envelopes, 1 sheet of dimensionals, Whisper White Bakers Twine, 10 mini paperclips, 3 piece Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set, 1 clear stamp block and a Basic Gray Stampin' Spot. There is also a flyer filled with ideas for creating some really cute cards! How does all that sound to you? Well, guess what...for the month of August, I'll be giving one away!! Yep, that's right...giveaway!!

All you have to do is make a purchase through my online site at kahuila1.stampinup.net and your name is submitted for the drawing!

Here's the details:

1. To qualify, all you have to do is make a purchase at kahuila1.stampinup.net - there is no qualifying amount - make a purchase in any amount, and, you qualify - super simple!

2. After you submit your order, please send me an email at inkonmystamps@yahoo.com, leaving me the following info:

    Name

    Email address

3. Contest starts today and runs through August 31, 2014 - names will be gathered on September 1st and winner announced on September 2

**This giveaway is not a  Stampin' Up! event, it is run solely by me as an Independent Demonstrator. Also, your information will not be given away to anyone or will you be solicitated in any way by any third parties.

Thanks for stopping by - enjoy the rest of your day and good luck!

Big Shot Bundle Deal!!

             


Happy Weekend!!

For the month of August, Stampin' Up! is running an incredible deal for the Big Shot!
If you're unsure of just what a Big Shot is, check out the video above...I love mine!! I feel that this is possibly one of the most important crafting tools to own - seriously. Like I said, check out the video and see all that you can do with it!
I mentioned an incredible deal, didn't I?
If you purchase a Big Shot during the month of August, you get your choice of one the bundles listed below for FREE!! Yes, that's right...FREE!! Now, the bundles are the stamp sets and the coordinating frame lit dies offered together at a 15% discount - what a deal!
Already own a Big Shot? No worries! You can still purchase any one of the bundles listed below at the discounted price!! Woo hoo!!
The stamp sets in the bundles are being offered in both the wood mount and clear mount version, so, you can choose which one you like.

Sumthin' With Bubbly Words Wood-Mount Bundle

$33.75

Sumthin' With Bubbly Words Clear-Mount Bundle

$31.25

Decorative Goodies Wood-Mount Bundle

$42.25

Decorative Goodies Clear-Mount Bundle

$35.95

Celebrating Chalk Talk Wood-Mount Bundle

$43.25

Celebrating Chalk Talk Clear-Mount Bundle

$37.25

Flowery Daydream Wood-Mount Bundle

$54.25

Flowery Daydream Clear-Mount Bundle

$45.75

Bright & Beautiful Stars Wood-Mount Bundle

$50.75

Bright & Beautiful Stars Clear-Mount Bundle

$43.95

And...speaking of great deals...here's another one for you!

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription that Stampin" Up! offers that includes everything you need to make the feature project of the month. Perfect for the beginner crafter or for someone looking to try something new! Visit MyPaperPumpkin.com for more info and/or to sign up and don't forget to mention me as your demonstrator!

 Details can be found at my online store at kahuila1.stampinup.net - and, don't forget, you can purchase your Big Shot Bundle deal there, too!

Make sure you stop by tomorrow...how does a giveaway sound to you???

Inspiration Night

Wow! Can you believe that its almost the end of summer? My youngest boy starts school tomorrow and my middle boy goes back on Monday. Its going to be so quiet around here!

I am fortunate to belong to such a wonderful group of SU! demonstrators known as the Stamp with Aloha group. Every third Monday of the month, the group gets together for Inspiration Night - we have dinner and do some make and takes together. Good fun!

This Monday was a little different...6 of the demos in our group (and our upline) were fortunate enough to attend Convention this year, so, a whole lot of sharing was going on that night! Here are some pics of some of the swaps that they came back with:
 *Click on any of the images for a larger view

Look at all of the 3D items!

I love this!

This display board are the swaps that my girlfriend signed up for: 3x3 Love Notes, 3x3 cards and Bags & Tags

Here are more of the 3x3 swaps that she participated in

I wish I took my pics of this one - someone did a sampler of the DSP from the catalog and the coordinating card stock colors...super great idea!

My girlfriend was the only one in the group who had signed up for organized swaps - all of the other demos participated in the unorganized (or general) swaps. All of us who had attended were amazed at the quality of the work - excellent work!

And, here are the projects that we did that night - two great cards and the front item is actually a matchbook scratch pad!

This was actually my first time attending this event and I know it won't be my last...it was good fun!

I hope you all enjoyed the pics - taken with my generously donated digital camera:) - and, that they inspired you to go put some ink on your stamps and have fun!