Simple Conversation Heart Box & NEW CATALOG!

Here's a simple Conversation Heart Box I made with minimal supplies. You don't have to put on the belly band, but it's a nice place to stamp a greeting, or write your "to" and "from" info. And the card stock used for the belly band is a leftover scrap, anyway. The written instructions for the box are HERE.


While you're here, please check out the Longaberger Baskets I have for sale. They make great gifts--let your sweetie know where to find them, and which ones you want for Valentine's Day :-) Your purchases help support my stamping habit, which in turn helps support my blog being filled with new ideas for new product!

Speaking of new product, the NEW SPRING-SUMMER 2009 IDEA BOOK & CATALOG will be live and available for orders at NOON MST TODAY (Monday, Jan. 19th). Head on over to my ONLINE STORE and register to browse and shop! Everyone who places an order with me in my Online Store, from now through January 31st will receive a FREE CATALOG from me!!!There are so many awesome new things, it's hard to know what to buy first! Here are some items that I think will be favorites, listed in groups of products that will work together seamlessly:

BIRDS, OWLS (perky and cute!)

• Good Friend stamp set, #113740, page 91
• Cheep Talk stamp set, #113204, page 90
• On Board So Tweet (chipboard), #113893, page 183
• Bright Delights Rub-Ons (4 colors in one pkg!), #113887, page 172
• Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper, #113966, page 160

ROMANTIC, VINTAGE, SWEET

• Friends 24-7 stamp set, #113218, page 81
• Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel, #114696, page 81
• Ever After stamp set, #113401, page 83
• Romance wheel, #115121, page 83
• Bella Birds Designer Series Paper, #113981, page 160
• Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper (textured, cover-weight), #113993, page 158
• Eyelet Border Punch, #113692, page 184
• Chateau Bella Rub-Ons, #111416, page 172
• Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, #113974, page 161
• Fleurettes Accents & Elements (crocheted flowers!), #114019, page 177
• Dress Up Ribbon Originals (patterned ribbon asst.), #114317, page 178
• Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin' Kit, #113918, page 163
• LOVE YOU MUCH BUNDLE, On Sale thru Jan. 31st, 20% OFF!

JUST FOR MEN

• Totally Tool stamp set, #113256, page 47
• To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper (textured, cover-weight), #114038, page 158

NATURE

• Just Buzzin' By stamp set, #113228, page 57
• Hoppy for You stamp set (frogs!), #113270, page 63
• Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit (frogs!), #113936, page 163
• Trendy Trees stamp set, #113258, page 91
• Funky Forest wheel, #114695, page 91
• Playful Petals stamp set, #113728, page 99
• Sweet Stems stamp set, #113726, page 99
• Tea Party Designer Series Paper #113992, page 161

MANHATTAN, FIFTH AVENUE, POSH

• Fifth Avenue Florals stamp set, #113734, page 106
• Fashion District Rub-Ons, #113884, page 172
• Canvas Cuts (canvas die cuts!), #113979, page 177
• Taste of Textiles Specialty Paper (textured!), #113991, page 156
• Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper, #113978, page 161

MOST CONVENIENT KIT

• Thanks x 2 Card Elements & More Kit (pre-printed elegant cards you can stamp and embellish!), #114594, page 168

And here we go with some FABULOUS NEW ACCESSORIES:

• Jumbo Brads (in neutral assortments, 5/16" and 5/8"), page 174
• Clear Rhinestone Brads (pkg of 84), #113144, page 174
• Designer Hardware (large, painted eyelets!), page 175
• Flower Assortment Colored Designer Brads (4 colors), #112583, page 175
• Corduroy Buttons (fabric covered buttons!), page 176
• Button Latte Designer Buttons (neutral buttons), #114333, page 176
• Organza Ribbon (5/8" white), #114319, page 179
• Sticky Cuts Sweet, #114301, page 180
• Stampin' Glitter (two new assortments, including chocolate and champagne!), page 180
• Build-a-Fairytale Die Cuts (great for kids! coordinates with new Fairyland themed Décor Elements), #113950, page 181
• Heart to Heart Punch (featured in Love You Much Bundle), #113694, page 185
• Full Heart Punch, #113693, page 185
• 8-1/2" x 11" Photo Albums (have returned!), page 187
• CIRCLE SCISSOR PLUS (you have to have this--don't forget the glass mat and replacement blades!!!), page 188

NEW SIZZIX PRODUCTS (pages 193-203): This is an incredible section full of new and exciting dies--I absolutely need ALL of them, and you will, too!!! If you haven't gotten your Big Shot yet, you're going to want to buy it now :-) Look out for these special items:

• A super-convenient Bigz XL Box #2 Die (p.194), you only need one small strip of adhesive to assemble it, it's great for chocolates like Treasures® or Nuggets®
• Bigz XL Bag with Scallops Die (p,195), move over bagalope, now there's something meatier! Seriously, this is great for little favor or treat boxes!
• Bigz XL SU! Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die (p.195), HOLY SMOKES this is awesome...you get a foldover card that is cut and scored, and on the front you can move around the Curly Label die cut to any position you want! The die is the same size as the punch and coordinating stamp set, and the die has cute and delicate perforations outlining the cutout. Dude, you have to see this!!! And, once you see it, you'll have to have it!
• Bigz Clear Dies (p.195), see through dies you can lay over patterned or stamped paper, or photos, to cut out in a flower, circle, or even a rolodex card!
• Bigz Oval Scallop Frame Die (p.197) and Originals Ovals Die (p.199), layer scallops to your heart's delight! Don't forget the Oval Punch, and Wide Oval Punch, to get more range in size.
• Originals Circles #2 Die and Originals Stars #2 Die (p. 199), cut circles and stars in a variety of sizes, and pair with coordinating Star and Circle Punches for even more possibilities!
• SU! Billboard Alphabet Strip Die (p.198), an entire alphabet on one extended strip--and this one's exclusive to Stampin' Up!
• Sizzlits 4-Pack SU! Lots of Tags Dies (p.201), nifty tag assortment!
• Sizzlits 4-Pack SU! Big Bold Cupcakes (p.201), coordinates with the Big Bold Birthday stamp set!
• Embosslits Dies (p.202), 5 new metal folders that emboss and die cut your image at the same time! Four out of five designs are SU! exclusives!
• Textured Impressions SU! Manhattan Flower Die (p.202), COMING IN MARCH - an embossing folder designed to coordinate with the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set and Manhattan Flower Décor Elements, creates a dry-embossed floral card front
• Texturz Plates (p.203), two sets to choose from--one is a SU! exclusive! Each set comes with 3 plates, each plate has a design on each side, so there are 6 options in each set, for only 9.95!!! You will want to make sure you purchase botht the Texturz Impressions Pad, and the Texturz Silicone Rubber pad from page 193 to work with these.

NEW! UNDER $10 section on page 208, featuring 8 single stamps, and two Mini Note Kits, all under ten dollars each, for a convenient and cost effective way to start stamping! Of course, they will also make handy gifts :-)

And don't forget our Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) stamp set, inside the back cover of the catalog. It is called Say It With Scallops, and it coordinates with the Scallop Square Punch. For each of these stamp sets sold, SU! donates $2 to RMHC. Stampin' Up! has donated nearly $700,000 to this charity to date.

Once again, you can get your hands on all this cool stuff starting at NOON MST on Monday, January 19th. And, anyone who registers and makes a purchase through my ONLINE STORE between now and January 31st will get a FREE NEW CATALOG from me!

More Longaberger Baskets to Sell

I sold a few of my Longaberger holiday baskets, but still have a few more that I'd like to find good homes for, so I can reclaim my closet space. These baskets are in mint condition, never displayed, and kept in a smoke-free home. I only charge actual shipping (price calculated from UPS web site after purchase) on top of the prices listed. If your purchase is meant to be a gift, I would be happy to create a custom hand-stamped card to send along with it. These make thoughtful, personal gifts for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or birthdays, especially for that special person in your life who already seems to have everything!

Please email me if you are interested in one or more baskets, and I will calculate shipping for your combined items, and send you a Google Checkout invoice to pay for your purchase securely online. Please be aware that baskets will be sold first-come, first-served to whomever finalizes payment first.

(above) 1999 COLLECTOR'S CLUB FAMILY PICNIC BASKET with LID - $300
This is a rare basket, complete with the Collector's Club liner and heavy duty stacking 2-level plastic protector inside, and Longaberger Woodcrafts Lid. This combo also comes with a Collector's Club handle grip (wrap around with velcro closure), as well as the original basket booklet, plus a 25th Anniversary pictorial magazine of Longaberger through the years. The magazine was given only to Collector's Club Members during Longaberger's 25th Anniversary year. This is an excellent price for the entire combo of this rare, large basket. Basket dimensions are 20"x14"x9-1/2", and with my sale price less than the purchase price I paid 10 years ago it's quite a steal!.

(above) 2000 COLLECTOR'S CLUB CENTURY BASKET with LID - $50
This basket comes complete with the combo of liner, protector, handle tie, and lid (not pictured), as well as the coordinating star shaped ceramic tie-on. The handle knob features a metal embossed star. The combo includes original boxes for the basket, lid, and tie-on. This gorgeous basket commemorated the year 2000, and was only available to Collector's Club Members.

(above) 1996 COLLECTOR'S CLUB CHARTER MEMBER BASKET - $150
Features brass tag denoting "Collector's Club Charter Member", ceramic tie-on denoting Charter Member status, fabric liner, plastic protector, Charter Member handle wrap, original issue of Collector's Club Signatures magazine, original Collector's Club membership literature, and original collector's box. There are three Longaberger signatures on the bottom of this basket - Rich, his wife JoAnne, and their daughter Heidi.

(above) 1998 COLLECTOR'S CLUB RENEWAL BASKET - $50
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic divded protector. Comes in original collector's box. This basket is about 10" or 12" in diameter, and is a great place to store anthing from buttons and balls of yarn, to tea cookies or biscuits.

(above) 1999 COLLECTOR'S CLUB RENEWAL BASKET - $35
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box. This cute little basket would be a great place for Dad to drop his cell phone and pocket change at the end of the day!

Longaberger Holiday & Collector's Club Baskets

I'm trying to make storage room for all my stamp stuff, and I have a number of Longaberger holiday and Collector's Club baskets that are taking up a good deal of the space I'd like to use. I love the baskets, but I don't end up really using them, and as a result, they've only been displayed a few times (in my non-smoking home). So, I thought maybe I'd share pictures of what I have, and see if any of you might like to give them a good home. I am only too happy to provide courtesy gift-wrapping, complete with "do not open 'til Christmas" tags on the package, along with a custom hand-stamped holiday card, upon request.

I'm not going to sell them directly from my blog, you'll have to email me and let me know what you want. The prices listed are my idea of what they are worth--feel free to make an alternate offer. I intend to charge only the exact shipping amount to get your baskets to you, on top of the agreed upon price(s). Please make sure you ask any pertinent questions before you commit to any purchase. Each basket comes with relevant documentation brochures and certificates, and these are in mint condition.

Here are pictures of some of the baskets I have...please click on any of them to see larger, more detailed images:

(above) SLEIGH BASKETS & RUNNERS $100
This is a set of 3 different sized "sleigh" baskets, each with wrought iron runners (which come in original boxes). Each basket features a holiday fabric liner, and a plastic protector. The large and medium baskets feature divided protectors.

(above) WINTER WISHES & LITTLE JOY BASKETS $75
Two Basket set, each featuring fabric liner and plastic protector. Larger basket features lid with red knob, and handle wrap. Both baskets feature hardware on back of rim to hang baskets.

(above) WELCOME HOME BASKET $75 - SOLD!
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box.

(above) HARBOR BASKET $75 - SOLD!
Features wooden swinging handles, fabric liner, and dual level divided plastic protector set. Comes in original collector's box. This makes a great craft or sewing basket. The stairstep-looking weave on the bottom of this basket is phenomenal.

(above) COLLECTOR'S CLUB CHARTER MEMBER BASKET $150
Features brass tag denoting "Collector's Club Charter Member", ceramic tie-on denoting Charter Member status, fabric liner, plastic protector, Charter Member handle wrap, original issue of Collector's Club Signatures magazine, original Collector's Club membership literature, and original collector's box. There are three Longaberger signatures on the bottom of this basket - Rich, his wife JoAnne, and their daughter Heidi.

(above) COLLECTOR'S CLUB 1998 RENEWAL BASKET $50
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box.

(above) COLLECTOR'S CLUB 1999 RENEWAL BASKET $35
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box.

(above) CENTURY BASKET $50
Features fixed wooden handle, handle tie, wooden lid with embossed metal star on knob (not shown in picture), fabric liner, plastic protector, Century (year 2000) tie-on, and original collector's box.