Hoarders Anonymous

Well, not so anonymous anymore!!! I have some photos to share with you today and I will be posting a new project tomorrow. Today is a "lighter day" at SP because we've had a very traumatic day. We have 5 (YES FIVE) dogs and today was day one of the yearly checkups. We took Snow, Emma, and Skyeler to the vet today and Bella and Mya go tomorrow. It was two hours of NO FUN! And tomorrow will be just as crazy and hectic. They don't enjoy going AT ALL (especially Emma after all her visits when she broke her leg).

Let me just add, I have purchased very few items since the beginning of June and I am trying very hard not to purchase ANYTHING for quite a while. My mom has a purse, shoes, and clothing hoarding problem (and a QVC watching problem) so she and I have made a bet recently.

We made a bet that we would not purchase ANYTHING related to our hoarding problems and the first one two break is a big fat LOSER and has to pay the other one $25! HA HA, anyway, I am sooooo going to win this!

Now let me share my hoarding problem with you:
Eyelets and Brads: these containers are full of eyelets and brads! I have recently reorganized the containers so I have similar themes and types together. Then the sides of the boxes are labeled so I know where everything is FINALLY!

Scissor wall. . . and I never even use any of them! (These are going to have to go and I would like to get punches hung on the wall instead). Stamps. . . there are about 8-9 stamp sets per container on the shelf.

Buttons! enough said. . .

Cricut cartridges! Some of these actually have 2 cartridges in a box because I have the "solutions" cartridges that don't come in binders.

Cardstock...there is more in one of the photos below.

THICKERS!!!! One of my fave addictions! I counted them. . . 86 PACKS! WHOA am I crazy?!!?

I have other alpha packs in the photos as well.




Ink. . .Notice next to the ink there are MORE stamp sets sitting on the desk.

Stickles!!!!

Glitter and embossing powder. Love it!

I rearranged this shelf so it is completely full of patterned paper and cardstock. I will have to get a new photo.

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50K and Dog LO

I just hit 50 THOUSAND COUNTER HITS!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe that! I am in shock and very grateful for all my visitors. I originally started this blog as a way to express myself and I never expected anyone to pay attention to me. THANK YOU for visiting!!

This week, I have been moving a little slow because I am having another bout of migraines. I have my Cricut Wednesday LO on my desk, but it is just not going to get posted today. I hope you will enjoy this funny LO instead. :O)

Ok, I will be the first to admit, I have a weird sense of humor. . . and in this LO it really shows (actually, it was my fiance's idea to photograph this, but I went with it wholeheartedly). This is one of my favorite photos. It isn't the best taken photo, but it is so funny!

• The photo is of Emma when she was a tiny little puppy, she fit inside a regular sized sauce pan! She was less than 3 lbs. She is now about 12 lbs. You can see Bella in the background jealous because she would NEVER be able to fit in a sauce pan (she is a 65lb princess!).
  
• This is one of my Vintage Plum LO's for July. I just loved everything in this kit this month. Each month the kits keep impressing me even more. This month is my few fave because I love the cherries and all the food stuff. It is just the cutest kit!
• All supplies came with the VP kit except the green cardstock which is Stampin' UP Old Olive cardstock.
• The vintage style labels where part of a patterned paper. I just cut them out and layered them behind the photo.
• I made a border at the bottom with the cupcake wrappers.
  

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July Stamp Set of the Month at SP

This month, I picked a stamp set that has been around for a while. This set is a classic and gorgeous stamp set that everyone can appreciate. This set has been on my wish list for a long time, but I decided to use my hostess benefits last month to get it. These projects on this page are a compilation from the last two Idea Book & Catalogs.



Here is the July Stamp Set of the Month: True Friend
All month long receive 10% off your True Friend stamp set purchase from me. If you would like to order, please send me an email at scrapmastersparadise@yahoo.com .


I will be making some projects using this cute stamp set so be sure to take a peek! Click on the gallery link below!

TRUE FRIEND GALLERY

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Use It Tuesday #14

Happy Tuesday!!

Here's another installment of one of my favorite weekly posts. . . USE it Tuesday:

Every Tuesday, I am digging into my stash and using something I have been hoarding. I have a room full of stuff and I am going to try to USE IT!! I hope you will join me and start using your own stuff more.

Today my project uses ribbon and patterned paper that I am trying not to hoard. As you may already know. . . I have a SERIOUS paper hoarding problem. I buy and I buy and then I don't use it. I recently reorganized my scrap room a little bit because I did not have all my similar items together. I had some patterned paper and some cardstock just stacked on shelves around the room. When I was done organizing everything together with similar items, I ended up with a WHOLE SHELF of paper! WHOA! I totally didn't think my paper problem was quite that bad. . . so today, I am using some patterned paper. My project also reveals the July Stamp Set of the Month here at Scrapmaster's Paradise.

• This card features the Stampin' UP True Friend stamp set. This stamp set is the July Stamp Set of the Month here at SP! That means receive 10% off this stamp set for this month only if you order from me.
• The ribbon used it Stampin' UP Rich Razzleberry polka dot grosgrain. I love all the new In Color ribbons, but they are so pretty, I have trouble using them! (I have an In Color Ribbon share going on now! Check it out: http://thescrapmaster.blogspot.com/2009/07/join-my-product-shares.html).
• I used Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry ink
• Cardstock is Rich Razzleberry
• Patterned paper is from the Stampin' UP Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper pack (I have a DSP share going on now too!!)
• For the sentiment tag, I used the Stampin UP horizontal slot punch to make the holes and then I used a tiny piece of ribbon with a matching brad. Making tags is a great way to use up the last little pieces of a ribbon.
  

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Join my Product Shares

With the start of the brand new 09-10 SU Idea Book & Catalog, I am introducing some lovely new product shares. Product shares are a great way to get a variety of products without breaking the bank. All of my product shares can be purchased at my new online store at www.samiville.com. All of these can be found in my store under "Stampin' UP Product Shares". All prices include shipping, but if you purchase more than one product share, I will refund part of your shipping charges.

Corduroy Buttons Share 09-10 $9.50 ** I will not be placing an order until all 8 spots in this button share are full. In this button share, receive 3 of each pack of corduroy buttons available in the brand new Stampin' UP Idea Book & Catalog 09-10. You will receive 3 buttons (one of each shape shown) in each of the following colors: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Summer Sun, Basic Gray, and Pumpkin Pie. The price shown includes shipping via USPS.

In Color 09-10 Product Share $11.50 Want to test out all the brand new Stampin' UP In Colors without breaking the bank? Well joining my In Color product share is a great way to do that. This product share includes: * 1 yard of each of the brand new In Color Ribbons (6 yards total). This ribbon is 1/2inch polka dot grosgrain ribbon. It is beautiful and bright and I know you will love it. * 2 sheets of each of the brand new In Color 8.5X11 Cardstock. This cardstock is the 80lb high quality cardstock that Stampin' UP is known for.

In Color Ribbon Share $6.70 This Stampin' UP In Color ribbon share is a great way to get just the amount of ribbon you need. Stampin' UP only sells the In Color ribbon in spools of 15yards, but here you can get a smaller quantity. The In Color ribbon for 09-10 is 1/2inch Polka dot grosgrain ribbon. It is really pretty and bright. This ribbon share comes with 1 yard of each of the 6 brand new In Color ribbons for a total of 6yerds of ribbon.

Stampin' UP Designer Paper Share 09-10 $28.00 ***I will need 8 people to participate in this product share. Once 8 people have signed up, I will order the paper for the share. This is a paper share for the brand new patterned paper packs available in the Stampin' UP 09-10 Idea Book & Catalog. In this paper share, receive 6X6 sheets of each patterned paper in 16 of the brand new paper packs *shown below* for a total of 96 double sided patterned papers. Priority mail shipping is already included in the price.

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SPCC #5 Happy Bird Card

Here is the color combo for this week's challenge at SPCC, my new challenge blog. If you haven't had a chance, check it out! I am holding a design team call and I want YOU to apply! I am looking for new faces so this is a great opportunity for newbies to get on a DT. It is my hope that SPCC grows to be BIG! So far, it is fabulous because of all the great ladies entering the contest each week.

Here is the card I made. Sorry it is kinda blurry. I hope you can still see it!

• My card features the brand new In Colors shown in the color combo: Soft Suede polka dot ribbon and, Bermuda Bay ink and Cardstock, and Melon Mambo ink and cardstock.
  
• All the stamps used are from the Stampin' UP Friends 24-7 stamp set
• The frame is a Sizzix scallop frame made with a Big Shot Die (be sure to check out the side bar for the Big Shot giveaway).
• For the background I just stamped the Bermuda Bay ink on the same colored cardstock
• The dots on the scallop frame are dots I made with Stickles glitter glue.
  

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Deal of the Week!!

Summer Fun Deal of the Week

Dates: July 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details:

Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

This week's item is the Big Shot doctor's bag!!!! This is a great deal for the bag!!

This bag makes a great carrying case for your Big Shot. And don't forget about the Big Shot Giveaway I am hosting this month!!

CURRENT DEAL OF THE WEEK

Period	Item #	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
July 6, 10 AM (MT) through July 13, 9:50 AM (MT)	113474	194	Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$49.99

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Dormant List Now Available

Dormant Lists

The Dormant List contains stamp sets that, while they have not been retired, are not listed in the current catalog. These sets are available for purchase during the listed timeframe and may or may not be listed again in future catalogs.

Stamps

Item #	Stamp Set	Last Publication this Set Appeared in	Page #
113407	Backwoods	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	102
114492	Beautiful Baby	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
114486	Birthday Wish	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
113200	Branch Out	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	100
114496	Celebrations	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
113732	Central Park	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	106
113206	Classic Sketches	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	119
113226	Classy & Fabulous	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	51
113750	Easter Beauty	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	29
114024	Bella Pascua	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	29
114498	Flowers in Silhouette	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
113405	Font of You	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	46
113216	For the Bride	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	61
114028	Para la novia	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	61
114494	Forever	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
109425	Friend by Definition	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog	135
114488	Fun Flowers	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
113716	Garden Greetings	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	55
114490	Glad Friends	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	208
111580	Grand Soiree	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog	126
113242	Hit the Road	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	103
113710	Lexicon of Leaves	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	101
113236	Man's Best Friend	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	72
114423	Ocean Commotion	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	97
113728	Playful Petals	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	99
109276	Polka Dot	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog	135
111544	Putt Putt	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog	81
113240	Quilt Quips	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	53
113754	Really Retro	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	132
113403	Sip by Sip	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	51
113726	Sweet Stems	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	99
113250	That's Funny	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	63
113688	Wonderful Watercolors	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	85
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	85

Wheels

Item #	Wheel	Last Publication this Wheel Appeared in	Page #
113836	Fashion Forward	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	51
111259	Pinch Me	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	28
107559	Spot On	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	120
107560	Watercolor Vine	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog	84

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Sketch Challenge #22

I hope you had a great 4th of July yesterday! We did a little grilling and had a nice, relaxing day.

As you may have already noticed, I skipped Stamptivity Saturday due to the holiday, but I will have one ready to go for next Saturday. Now here is my sketch for this week:

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IBC Challenge #23

IBCC stands for Idea Book & Catalog Challenge. The IBC challenges are intended to get everyone thinking about the Stampin' UP catalog as an idea book and not only a catalog (since it is intended to be BOTH). The Idea Book & Catalogs are all filled with great sample projects which you can use as inspiration for many different types of projects.

From now on, I am going to list all the supplies used for the inspiration card because I have had a couple of questions about what was used for it.

The card below is from the brand new 09-10 Idea Book and Catalog. Use it as your inspiration for your project, but do not copy it exactly. I have given a list of supplies needed to make this card, but the challenge is to make your own card using this card as a rough guide. Be sure to let me know if you make a project with the IBCC. I just may showcase you on my blog.Supplies needed to make this card:

• Stamp set: On A Pedistal
• Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo (In Color 09-10), Close to Cocoa, Whisper White
• Ink/Markers: Close to Cocoa, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink, Garden Green
• Accessories: 5/8inch Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon, Sherbet button pack, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
  

This card features cute stamps that are brand new in this catalog!! This stamp set is called On A Pedestal, and it comes with 7 birthday themed stamps for $19.95. It is definitely a set that is on my wish list. You can see the On A Pedestal stamp set pictured below:

I would also like to show you another brand new birthday stamp set. This one is called Birthday Bliss. This set has 4 birthday themed stamps for $15.95. The thing I like most about this stamp set is that the label stamp doesn't just have to be for birthdays. You could use markers to color over the stamp and just omit the sentiment! Also the cake could be stamped without the words beside it so it could be used for cool little wedding themed cards. The Birthday Bliss stamp set is pictured below:


AND Last but certainly not least is my favorite birthday stamp set of all time (so far at least LOL). This is the birthday stamp set that I have and I just love this one because I'm CRAZY FOR CUPCAKES! Tee hee hee. I am sure my family is sick of getting cupcake birthday cards so I really should have more than one birthday stamp set LOL. The Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set is pictured below. This set contains 6 beautiful stamps for $23.95.


And here is a lovely project from Sammye Jo who played along last week for IBCC #22:

Great job Sammye Jo!!

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Cricut Wednesday

Happy Cricut Wednesday (a day late)!!

This week, I am spotlighting these cute little cherry die cuts. These are actually from the Hello Kitty cartridge! This cartridge has a bunch of awesome shapes on it that aren't solely Hello Kitty shapes.

• This is a LO of me as a baby!! (Don't put your kids on the internet! It is dangerous!!!)
  
• All items came with the July Vintage Plum kit except the journaling circle and the cardstock to make the cherries.
• Cardstock used for the cherries is all Stampin' UP: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, and Kiwi Kiss (In Color 08-09, now retired)
• To make the journaling circle, I actually used the Cricut Accent Essentials cartridge to make the circle the exact size I wanted it. Then I stamped the lines on the circle using the Stampin UP' From the Kitchen Of stamp set. I have been meaning to put this stamp set to good use making recipe cards, but I just haven't done it yet. I have big dreams for this stamp set LOL.
  


Here are some close-ups of my LO:


AND there are already 2 entries in the Big Shot Giveaway so we only need 3 more to make it an official giveaway!


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It's July!

And that means Vintage Plum has a new kit!! I am loving this kit and best of all, it is named. . . Cherry Pie!!!! HA HA I love it :O)

Anyway, onto the good stuff. . . here is my first LO for the big reveal. I already have 3 other LO's made from this kit and there is still a bunch of stuff to make more LO's with.

• This is one of those fun old timey photos. I love getting these done and I hope to have some done again some time. This one was taken when Johnny and I were still in high school.
• I tried to make the background paper look like old timey bar doors, but I don't know if I actually pulled it off. Johnny wasn't really convinced so now I am doubting myself LOL
• TIP: Cut your shaped patterned paper for a neat effect. The doors were made from one single shaped patterned paper, just cut in half.
  
• EVERYTHING came with this great July Vintage Plum kit, except the red eyelets on the journaling bookplate. Order your kit today at http://www.vintageplum.com
• TIP: for the title, work backwards! For the "Gun" part of the title, I wanted to make sure that it lined up with the edge of the door, so I started by placing the letter "N" and working backwards so I had enough room for my title. I often place my alphas backwards like that to ensure I get the alphas where I want them.

And I do have a LO ready for Cricut Wednesday, I just didn't feel well enough to get it added yesterday (darn migraines!). I will get it posted in a moment.

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June Blog Candy Winner!

Thanks to all to entered this month! I hope you will all play along this month as well. There were 334 entries into the blog candy contest this month!! So as promised I have added 3 additional items to the already amazing blog candy prize in the photo:

On top of all these great goodies the winner will also receive:

• A Melon Mambo Ink Pad
• I sheet of stamped images from the brand new The More the Merrier stamp set
• 1 retired Parisian Breeze 6X6 paper sampler from my new online store: www.samiville.com

The lucky winner for the Scrapmaster's Paradise blog candy is. . . . .

Nancy Jameson!!

Nancy signed up for my newsletter and placed an order with me this month so she was entered into the blog candy 2 times.

Nancy, please send me your mailing address so I can send you your lovely prize.

I will post my July Blog Candy later this week so stay tuned :O)

And don't forget about the Big Shot giveaway this month!!

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Sign up to be a demonstrator!

I am so excited to tell you about a great offer that is happening in July! Sign up to be a demonstrator with a mini starter kit for only $85!!! You can sign up just for the awesome 20% discount or you can sign up to start a great business for yourself. I LOVE being a Stampin' UP demonstrator and this is a great time to sign up!

If you want to sign up as a demonstrator with the regular starter kit you still get extras too!!!

• During the promotional period there will also be a standard Starter Kit incentive for new recruits who choose the standard Starter Kit instead of the Mini Starter Kit; new recruits who choose the standard Starter Kit will receive the following, along with the standard Starter Kit supplies:
  
• All six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads
• One pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• ****Incentive items have a $43.65 value and are not substitutable.

If you have any questions at all, please email me at scrapmastersparadise@yahoo.com . I would LOVE to have you join my Inkalicious Divas team. I am supportive of my Divas & I am also a compulsive email checker so send me your questions, concerns, comments about taking the leap and becoming a demonstrator!

Here are the details for the mini starter kit:

Summer Fun Recruiting Promotion

Dates: July 15 - August 31, 2009

Promotion Details:

Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit. The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:

Item Code	Page #*	Description	Retail Value**
115360	118	For All You Do stamp set	$28.95
115658	155	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115656	155	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115659	155	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115654	155	Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115655	155	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115657	155	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
100730	155	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.50
115315	155	In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.95

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

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New Catalog is here!!!

Here it is!!!!

Dowload the PDF here: http://204.228.150.61/cataogs/2009001/IBC_09-10_US.pdf
The link is not working (as of 11AM EST) hopefully it will be active soon. I am sorry for your wait.


Please note it may take a while to download since it is the first day we get to see it!!

And don't forget, today is the first day to get in on the Big Shot Giveaway!

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