A little 'spooky' for the walls!

Today's Idea of the Day is all about decorating for the holidays! In honor of Halloween here's a fun Decor Elements idea...

Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements are so stinkin' easy to use!  Short of adding to brick or fabric, you can adorn just about anything... wall, mirrors, plates, gift bags, day planners, notebooks, journals and on and on. 

A couple of things to know:

1. Decor Elements will not harm your walls or surfaces in any way.  Put them up (or on) and enjoy until you're done enjoying.  Gently peel the vinyl art off and things are just as before. 
2. Once you are done enjoying your art and then remove the pieces, they're ready to be tossed.

Stay tuned over the next several weeks for additional ideas for incorporating Decor Elements with the Holidays.  This is a fun, creative and very easy way to present 'one of a kind' gifts to your fav peeps and to decorate for the upcoming festivities of the season!

Click here to view the many Decor Elements artwork pieces online!

Say Goodbye!

RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT LISTS!
It's time to say good bye... Stampin' Up! is making room for the latest and greatest products in the creative world as the new catalog launches on July 1st.  I'll be showcasing lots of ideas over the next several weeks so that you can see what's retiring and ideas for how to use them.
NOTE:  Although I'll be showing you lots of cards and projects through the month, PLEASE remember that once these items are gone - they are GONE!  The accessories and paper go very quick - don't delay.  Place your order at the June Stamp Shoppe or order right now in my online store.  

• Click & view the LAST CHANCE ACCESSORIES LIST (don't miss the discounted items)
• Click & view the LAST CHANCE STAMP LIST
• Click & view the LAST CHANCE DEFINITELY DECORATIVE LIST

TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS FOR ORDERING STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING PRODUCTS:

•Retiring Stampin' Up! rubber stamps will be in stock and available through June 30.

•Definitely Decorative home décor items are available while supplies last.

•Retiring Stampin' Up! accessories are available while supplies last. Items can run out of stock at any time. Order your favorites soon!

•Items that are being "reconfigured" (noted by an "*" on the lists above) are not going away. For example, they may be repackaged, resized or repriced in the new catalog.

•Important clarification: The current 12 x 12 card stock (6 sheets of smooth and 6 sheets of textured, $6.95) in individual colors is being retired and reconfigured (new pricing, packaging) in the new catalog (available July 1). Stampin' Up!'s 12 x 12 card stock will be available in all current colors. Hint: Stock up today at these prices!

•Other than adding 5 new In Colors in the new catalog (July 1), there are no changes to Stampin' Up! colors.  Hip Hip Hooray!

'Tricked Out' Pumpkin Trio!

You can get an up close & personal glimpse of this 'Tricked Out Pumpkin Trio' at the September Stamp Shoppe!

Super quick & easy, these faux pumpkins (you can also the real thing!) have been transformed in a matter on minutes using the Designer Jewels (120987), Spooky Things Decor Elements (120909) and the delicious Black & White Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615).  Click on the highlighted links to see these treasures on an individual basis!

This Halloween art work may be used over & over again.  The Happy Halloween 31 is also from the Spooky Things Decor Elements Set (120909)

Home is where your story begins...

Our home is special to me, I adore it!  It's a part of me, my history, my heritage...

My maternal great-grandparents, Charlie & Katherine, built and lived in the home that my little family lives in. There is not a time that I don't remember this home as a 'family home'.  Sunday afternoon picnics on the back patio, playing games in the living room while watching black & white movies and various family members sitting in the dining room or breakfast nook chatting.  And... I still remember that Grandpa kept the club soda in a bottom cabinet to the right of the sink!

While our home has been gutted & renovated, I find tremendous peace & happiness in knowing the history of our surroundings. I am grateful for my wonderful husband who understand my connection to this home and embraces it himself as we strive to live our very best life.  I am also grateful that he understands (or puts up with!) my desire to repaint, rework & reinvent our spaces.

The next project on the list is to 'sass' up our upstairs hallway.  We repainted this spring (so fresh & clean) & I've been searching for the right finishing touches.  And hallelujah we Found It!

The New Decor Elements offering has been unveiled & the perfect solution just jumped right off the page at me!  The chocolate brown medium medallion (vinyl wall art) will do just fine on the linen closet door to add the perfect touch of simplicity, architectural viola' and interest to the small space. 

Here's the skinny... You can click here to download the pdf of the catalog.  But better yet, may I recommend that you drop me a note with your mailing & email address.  You simply have to see the catalog in person, you'll get a much better feel for what options await you. 

Coming soon: Stay tuned for pics of how the Chocolate & Crumb Cake Manhattan Flowers have dolled up a corner of our living room. Then, to experiment with the versatility of the Decor Elements I used an extra flower, and easily slapped that baby on my day planner.  I've been loving it ever since! 

In the mean time... here's a before and after pics of a cute little apartment bungalow that a special couple share as they divide their time between NY & SC.  They used the small Chocolate Cafe and tasteful touch of interest.  

 

Does your space need a quick 'pick me up' or color revamp?  I love the ease of using the Decor Elements, the low price tag and the ability to take them down when you need to without damaging you walls.  Let's talk about a 1/1 Home Consultation for dolling up your spaces in a snap! 

Apartment dwelling or college bound?  Let's talk-  I have some fun and easy solutions for you!