RIBBON SAMPLER

This is the ribbon sampler we made. Each type of ribbon has its own little bell and then we put all the bells on one key ring. I already love having all the ribbons for my customers to be able to see them and touch them and match them up with their papers, etc...

ACCESSORIES SAMPLER

This is the "Accessories Sampler" we made. We used the Top Notes Die Cut with our Big Shot and the heavy white backing sheets that come in a pack of DSP. Then we labeled each one with the accessory name and put the accessories on. Then we put a backing on it. All the cards were attached to a key ring for easy transportability and storage.

ONLINE ORDERING IS NOW AVAILABLE!

WOW, so many new, cool things are happening today! Stampin' Up! is now providing online ordering. You can order 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website! Click on the pretty scallop circle on the right side of my blog (the one that has a Baja Breeze Circle Punch layered on a Pacific Blue Circle Punch and then layered onto a Tangerine Tango Scallop Punch) and it will take you to my Stampin' Up! website where you can browse projects, enjoy lots of creative art, get some awesome ideas, shop on line and place your order ANYTIME! To place an order, simply use the "Shop Now" link on the top left-hand corner of my home page.

In celebration of this new service here's a SPECIAL OFFER: Be the first to place an online order of $50 or more using my Stampin' Up! website, and I will send you a FREE punch sampler ring! This punch sampler ring contains all of the current Stampin' Up! punch images stamped out of a piece of cardstock. Not only does it give you a handy reference as to what stamps may or may not fit inside what punches, but you also have the punch shape, which can easily be used as a dry-emboss template. It's like two great tools on one pretty key ring. Go be the first one to place an online order for $50 or more, and enjoy this FREEBIE as a thank you from me!

GETTING PUNCHY THIS AFTERNOON!

I really got "punchy" over the weekend, but I'm sharing the result this afternoon. I love all the punch art I've seen at conventions, seminars and on the web, or received as swaps..... Since one of my favorite accessories from Stampin' Up! is their punches, I decided to put together a few "displays" for the Rubber Room. I have put together the "art/object" and then put the punches I used on a card with it. If you need an up-close look, make arrangements to visit the Rubber Room, and bring your camera along!

A NEW FACE FOR ME!!

Well, I am sure you have noticed the new look of my blog; and I hope you are as thrilled as I am with it! I feel younger, crisper, like I've shed a few extra pounds... in short, I LOVE the new blog layout and colors and organization... I feel like I've been on Oprah and experienced the whole makeover before and after show up close and in person!

I will share with you what I said to my "blog guru" (and dear friend). "Ronnie, I like the new In Colors, and I'd love to use them on my blog." Yep, that was the guidance I gave her to go on. I was absolutely, without a doubt, blown away when I saw my blog this morning!! I want to extend a giganto (that's huger than huge ;o) heart-felt thanks to Veronica McCollum for all of the hard work and creativity she put into giving my blog an update. She is truly a blogging guru. She very patiently teaches me how to add links and updates and pictures. I owe my blog to her and am so happy she's helped me fearlessly enter the computer world. I tried to give her my last-born in payment, but (big sigh here and almost tears) she turned me down.

HOWEVER, Veronica is not a one-woman blog producer, and she loves sharing her talents, so if you want your own cool spot on the internet check out Veronica HERE
(or use the link on the bottom of my left side bar) and view some of the other blogs she's created! I guarantee you will be impressed!

Perhaps my new look will encourage me to be a bit more regular in my posts??? Ooohh, wouldn't it be cool if I could now find more hours in my day? Anybody know someone who could help me out there? I believe: if you ask, you shall receive; so who has more hours for me???

I think I'll go take a picture and post it!

BIG SHOT SHOWS OFF!

Are you interested in the Big Shot, but you're not sure exactly what it can do? If that's the case, make plans to visit the Rubber Room as the BIG SHOT SHOWS OFF on Friday, September 19, 2008. I will share with you all the things I love about my BIG SHOT! There is so much you can do with this nifty little machine, and I can't wait to show you how cool it is! Join me on September 19th, and learn how the BIG SHOT works; see what materials it can die cut; how versatile it is; how it works with die cuts designed for different die-cutting systems and much, much more. You'll get some hands-on experience and be able to do a little make and take with a BIG SHOT die that you made yourself! There is no charge to attend, and you can come from 10:00 a.m. to Noon or from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please RSVP so I will have enough of the appropriate materials for the BIG SHOT to put on a good show! She wants to be sure everyone goes home duly impressed with her abilities and happy they took the time to stop by and admire her!

Yep, my BIG SHOT is a "she". I have named her Hanna, and I'm certain when you visit the Rubber Room, this blog, my website or receive my upcoming Newsletters that you will often hear her lovingly referred to. When I was growing up, I always liked being helpful (helped with the dishes, cooking, cleaning, laundry, homework, etc....), and my dad would often refer to me as "Helpful Hanna". Although Hanna is very helpful, I have shortened my dad's endearing term for me and decided to just call her Hanna. Okay, that's your little history lesson and peak into my past.

BIG SHOT SPECIALS!

PURCHASE THE BIG SHOT!
And Earn FREE PRODUCT*

There is no better way to build your Sizzix BIG SHOT collection than by taking advantage of FREE products~~so don’t delay, order your BIG SHOT today and pick the special you want!

You can order the BIG SHOT three different ways, so I thought offering three different specials would be an awesome idea!

Purchase the BIG SHOT for only $99.95, AND you can pick one of the following Sizzlits Dies for FREE: Buttons #5, Daisy Flower, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Faces, Swirls Scribbles or Sparkle.

Purchase the the BIG SHOT SPECIAL EDITION STARTER KIT for $195, AND you can pick one of the following Originals Dies for FREE: Flower Layers, Leaves #2, Snowflake #2 or Stars #2

Purchase the BIG SHOT SPECIAL EDITION STARTER KIT with the STORAGE/TRANSPORTING BAG for $259.95, AND you can pick one of the following Sizzlits Dies for FREE: Build a Flower Set #2, Spring Flowers Set, Hearts Set or Snowflakes Set #2 OR one of the following Sizzlits Decorative Strip dies for FREE: Naturally Serif, Flowers, Loopy Flowers or Swirly.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!!
Purchase the BIG SHOT SPECIAL EDITION STARTER KIT, and also receive a Level One hostess set of your choice AND $15 in FREE merchandise**

Purchase the BIG SHOT SPECIAL EDITION STARTER KIT and the STORAGE/TRANSPORTING BAG, and also receive a Level One hostess set of your choice AND $20 in FREE merchandise**

*This promotion is not offered by Stampin’ Up! and is only available through Chris Kolly, Independant Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator*

**In order to receive the Level One hostess set and additional FREE merchandise, you cannot purchase your BIG SHOT as part of a minimum hostess club purchase requirement**

This offer is valid now through September 30th.

CLICK HERE and view all the available BIG SHOT products.

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY!

These are the cards we'll be making on Technique Tuesday in September. They include: Faux Dry Embossing; Faux Silk; Rolling Marble Background; and Watercolor Crayon Mist. I have some customers who have "suggested" they would like to have instructions for techniques we've done in the past. Therefore, we are going to be periodically "revisiting" old techniques and providing instructions for your easy referral to instructions on your handy-dandy instruction/sample key ring.

Please check out my calendar (thre's a link on your left) to see all the great classes and events happening in the Rubber Room. Don't forget to RSVP and join the fun!