Makin Me Crazy

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

2011-01-27T20:54:00.000-05:00

Club Projects

2011-01-24T14:38:00.000-05:00

Filled With Love
My monthly card club members made these Valentine projects using Filled With Love.(121154)
Cardstock:                                  Ink:                Accessories:
Real Red                                Real Red            White Satin and Organza Ribbon
Whisper White                                                  Scallop Border Punch
Love Patterns DSP                                            Hershey Nuggents
Red Glimmer Paper                                           White Crochet Thread
I'm loving the new Sizzix die Petal Cone!(121810)32.95

Take a Spin

2011-01-06T19:25:00.000-05:00

New stamp set called Take a Spin.
I used Pretty in Pink cardstock(100459) for the base of this card.
Layered Certainly Celery(105125), Chocolate Chip(102128), and stamped the image on Whisper White(100730) with Chocolate Chip ink. I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder(117335) to that awesome texture on the card!
The spinners add such a fun touch(121893), they are available in the new mini from Stampin'Up!. Love all the new stuff!!! You can take a look here http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

Clearance Rack

2010-10-15T12:55:00.000-04:00

Don't miss out on the awesome deals to be had at the clearance rack on my Stampin' Up! website.
Check em out before they're gone! http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

Absolutely Adorable Frames

2010-09-27T12:57:00.000-04:00

Love, love, love making these super cute frames!
Would you like one of your own? Host a frame show with me and get one free. You can order them for someone special, or stop by my studio and pick one out!

Craft Tote

2010-09-03T09:40:00.000-04:00

You can get this awesome tote free when you sign up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in the month of September while supplies last. This was a must have at convention this year. Starter kit contents are below. For more information visit me Stampin' Up! website here http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/ , my pass word for recruiting is debbiebartak.

A. RUBBER STAMPS:

Customize! You may substitute any current stamp set (wood or clear-mount) of the same price or less as the stamp or standard wheel you are replacing.

3 Wood-Mount Stamp Sets

•113500 Fun & Fast Notes (p. 70) $33.95

•115360 For All You Do (p. 103) $28.95

•120173 So Many Thanks (p. 18) substitute to $9.95 or less

1 Clear-Mount Stamp Set

•118571 I {Heart} Hearts (p. 46) $18.95

1 Standard Wheel

•109679 Fast Flowers Stampin' Around Standard Wheel (p. 70) $6.05

B. ACCESSORIES WITH ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONS

•118486 Clear Block C (p. 192) OR substitute with any clear block $6.95 or less

•117155 Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (p. 175) OR substitute with your choice of Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

•120954 Getting Started Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock (8.5 x 11, p. 165) OR substitute with any Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock (8.5 x 11)

•100730 Whisper White Card Stock (8.5 x 11, p. 169) OR Card Stock 8.5 x 11

•114616 Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon (p. 191) OR any ribbon $8.95 or less

•102283 VersaMark Pad (p. 195) OR Ink Pad $8.95 or less

•101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 169) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad

•102277 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad

•105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad

•103133 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad

•119677 Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker (p. 166) OR any Stampin' Write Marker

•119679 Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker (p. 167) OR any Stampin' Write Marker

•119787 Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (p. 167) OR any ink refill

•104332 Snail Adhesive (p. 197) OR any adhesive $6.95 or less

•102394 Stampin' Mist (p. 198) OR Stazon Cleaner (109196)

•119525 Chocolate Small Song Bird Tile Décor Elements OR Décor Elements $7.95 or less

C. ACCESSORIES WITH NO ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONS:

•Stampin' Around Standard Self-Inking Handle

•Uninked Standard Cartridge

•Single Blender Pen

•Single Stampin' Sponge

•Stampin' Scrub

•Stampin' Dimensionals

•Décor Elements Applicator Tool

D. BUSINESS SUPPLIES (no alternative selections

•Getting Started DVD

•Getting Started Guide

•Guest Invitation Postcards (100)

•Catalogs (8)

•Mini Catalogs (8), when available

•Definitively Decorative Brochure

•Recruit Folders (5)

•Recruit Brochures (20)

•To My Hostess Envelopes (10)

•Hostess Benefits Forms (10)

•Project Sample Sheet

•Hostess Brochures (20)

•Customer Order Forms (50)

•Stampin' Up! Logo Décor Elements

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:

Stampin' Memories Add-On $50

•119710 Brights Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock 12 x 12 OR Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock 12 x 12, $9.95 or less

•120272 Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Lower Stamp Set OR Stamp Set $31.95 or less

•118708 Celebrations Quick Accents OR any Quick Accents

•117164 Celebrations Designer Series Paper OR any Designer Series Paper

•119812 Green Leaf Printed Album 12 x 12 OR Album $22.95 or less

Definitely Decorative Add-On $40

•118261 Love You Décor Stencil OR Stencil $14.95 or less

•114115 Chocolate Manhattan Flower Décor Elements OR Décor Elements $23.95 or less

•121019 Chalkboard Oval Labels Décor Elements (3) OR Décor Elements $5.95 or less

•114893 Chocolate Flower Décor Elements OR Rose Red Flower Décor Elements (115161)

NOTE: Stampin' Memories and Definitely Decorative Add-Ons must be ordered in conjunction with the starter kit.

Bonus Hostess Dollars

2010-07-29T17:34:00.001-04:00

Extra $25.00 hostess dollars for qualifing workshops of 350.00 or more.
For the month of August. Call me to schedule one in your home or mine, you can even do a catalog party if you want to. I want to do one myself to get more of the awesome new goodies in the Idea Book and Catalog. Give me call!

Fond Farewell Class

2010-07-06T12:48:00.000-04:00

Fond Farewell

Here are the projects I provided for my Fond Farewell class I held in June. We made 8 cards and a box to keep them in. All were made using retiring sets. We had such a great time. We were small in numbers, but huge in fun! Thanks ladies for attending.
I'll have more classes coming soon.

2010/2011 Stampin" Up! Catalog

2010-07-01T13:08:00.000-04:00

New Stampin' Up! catalogs are up and ready to view. Lots of exciting new products for you to see. Let me know if you would like to host a workshop in your home to see first hand all the new goodies. Can't wait to hear from you!

Mini Starter Kit

2010-06-06T19:20:00.000-04:00

Mini Starter Kit Promotion

Promotion Dates: June 1-30, 2010

Promotion Details:

Potential recruits can join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for just $99 when they purchase a special Mini Starter Kit.
Mini Starter Kit
All items below are recommended, but a new recruit can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.
Item Description Price

117050 Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)

$22.95

118571 I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount

$18.95

118486 Clear-Mount Block C

$6.95

116978 Homemade single stamp*

$8.95

100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

$8.50

119706 Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")*

$6.95

115656 Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

119667 Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad*

$5.95

115658 Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

100814 Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

119261 Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon*

$6.95

121620 Color Coach*

$14.95

104332 SNAIL Adhesive

$6.95

Retail value of products in kit

$124.90

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit; no alternative selections can be made for business items. Contents are listed below:

•Getting Started DVD

•Getting Started Guide

•Guest Invitation Postcards (100)

•2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)

•Summer Mini Catalog (8)

•To My Hostess Envelopes (10)

•Recruit Folders (5)

•Recruit Brochures (20)

•Hostess Brochure (20)

•Hostess Benefits Form (10)

•Customer Order Form (50)

Things to Remember:

•All Mini Starter Kit order forms must arrive at Stampin' Up! (in office) by Wednesday, June 30, 2010, to qualify for the promotion and for any 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! year promotions, incentives, or awards.

Forms should be mailed to

Stampin' Up!

PO Box 550

Riverton, UT 84065-0550

•Online IDAs may be submitted through Wednesday, June 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT).

•Prospective recruits may still purchase the standard Starter Kit OR the Digital+ Starter Kit instead of the promotional Mini Starter Kit, but many items in these regular-priced kits are scheduled to retire at the end of June.

•Recommended catalog products are included in the Mini Starter Kit. However, just like our standard and Digital+ Starter Kits, recruits can select alternate items. For example:

◦An alternate stamp set of equal or lesser value

◦An alternate color assortment of card stock of equal or lesser value

◦An alternate color of Classic Stampin' Pad of equal or lesser value

◦An alternate neutral pack of card stock of equal of lesser value

•Regardless of which Starter Kit a June recruit chooses, she will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July. These catalogs will ship separately from her Starter Kit.

•Recruits who purchase the Mini Starter Kit can still add the Stampin' Memories Add-On for $50; however, many of these items are set to retire at the end of June. This will be noted on the Mini Starter Kit order form.

•Recruits who join Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Mini Starter Kit are eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to Extra 10% Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.

•A starter kit order form for the Mini Starter Kit will be available for download on the Demonstrator Web Site.

•The Mini Starter Kit is not available for purchase by active demonstrators. This kit is only available for new recruits.

StarterKit Form

Starter Kit Flyer

Last Chance

2010-06-02T11:33:00.000-04:00

Last Chance List is available from Stampin' Up!. See how many items you can't live without. Place your orders online or with me. http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

Carry Over items from the mini catalogs

2010-05-15T17:29:00.001-04:00

Here are the carry over items and the numbers for items you can still order through Stampin' Up!. You can contact me or order directly from my website. http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/
Thanks for stopping by,

Clearance Rack

2010-05-06T20:36:00.001-04:00

Have you checked out the clearance rack lately at Stampin' Up!? If you haven't your missing out on some really great offers. Go on and check it out here http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

Color Renovation

2010-04-09T17:18:00.000-04:00

Color Renovation

Stampin’ Up! announced Tuesday that the company is overhauling their core color palette with the release of the 2010-2011 catalog this summer and making major changes to their product offerings.

The changes will go into effect on July 1st and will create a new 40 color core color palette at Stampin’ Up!. It will include five completely new colors: Marina Mist, Cajun Crazy, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight. Ten previous In Colors will be made part of the new core color palette: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, River Rock, Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, and Wild Wasabi.

* new colors

Neutral colors will now be part of the core palette instead of a separate palette. Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Basic Gray, and Basic Black from the former neutrals palette will be part of the new core palette. The existing color Kraft will be renamed Crumb Cake for the new palette. The rest of the 25 core palette colors will be drawn from the existing Stampin Up core palette: Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Garden Green, More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Perfect Plum, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and So Saffron.

Palette colors will be reorganized into four color collections, called Brights, Neutrals, Regals and Subtles. In addition to the 40 core colors, each year there will be five new In Colors, which will have a life of two years.

The overhaul will also mean a large group of colors will be retiring. Thirty colors will be retiring in all, unavailable after the end of June 2010:

Kits of new colors for items such as card stock, markers, classic ink pads, pastels and watercolor crayons will be available for sale to help Stampin’ Up! fans fill in their color collections and transition to the new core colors.

The new color offerings will be smaller than previously, 50 in all when the second set of rotating In Colors is added next year. By comparison, the 2009-2010 catalog offers 62 colors. Stampin’ Up! explained the reasons for the reduction:

We retired colors based on sales history and focus group feedback. Members of our focus groups indicated that they had some colors they didn’t use; for instance, they purchased a whole family of ink pads and then rarely used some of the colors in that family. In addition, sales on many colors were very low, and the cost to support those colors was not worth the return. We were careful to choose the most popular and up-to-date colors.

Another reason we reduced the number of colors is that we wanted our collections to be less overwhelming to new demonstrators and customers—we wanted it to be easier for new stampers to get started. And with fewer colors in each collection, demonstrators and customers can save money and use that money to purchase more of what they love—stamps, accessories, and other items.

Stampin’ Up! is making other moves that seem influenced by the current economy as well. Besides reducing the selection of offered colors, Stampin’ Up! is also almost completely eliminating a long-offered product. Full sized Craft Stampin’ Pads will be available after July 1st only in Basic Black, Whisper White, and Very Vanilla. The Craft Stampin’ Spots mini ink pads will continue to be offered for the full core color palette, along with the ink refills for them.
retired colors:

The pigment ink Craft Stampin’ pads, at $7.50, have been the more expensive of the two ink options offered by Stampin’ Up!. Their dye ink Classic Stampin’ pads are priced at $5.95. A 12 count color collection set Classic Stampin’ Spots sells for $22.50, while the Craft Stampin’ Spots sell for $25.95. (These Stampin’ Spot collection prices will likely change in the new catalog since the new collections will have 10 instead of 12 colors in them.)
To view or make purchases online please visit my Stampin' Up! website and store here http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/ . Thank you for looking and stop back soon!

Milk Carton Die for Big Shot

2010-02-09T19:17:00.000-05:00

Here's a Valentine sure to please. Stampin' Up! has a new die for the Sizzix Big Shot available in the mini catalog. You can order one for yourself online at my SU site or contact me directly.

Rag Tote

2010-02-05T14:15:00.001-05:00

Had to share this cute tote bag I made using my Stampin' Up! square scallop die for my big shot. Who would of thought it could be so easy to cut and put together such a cute tote?
Can you tell I bought a new camera? Love it!!! Canon Rebel xsi

Call 911

2009-11-05T18:20:00.002-05:00

Went with Miss Ava to the fire station today!

With a "little" encouragement she sat in the truck.

Then we headed back to the school for snack time.

It was Ava's snack day. We made these super easy little fire truck crackers. Just take a grahm cracker and cut off the corner. Then spread on a little red frosting and add a mini oreo split apart for the wheels. I took a gumdrop and cut it in half for the siren. The latter was made by my 10 year old daughter from pretzels. I have seen other versions with black licorice but my kiddos don't like it so no licorice for our truck. Easy peasy lemon squeezy:)

Yummo....tie dye fun

2009-11-03T17:50:00.002-05:00

I got the idea to make these yummy tie dye cupcakes...here. I made them for Kylie's unbirthday school treat. Her birthday is in the summer so she usually misses out on taking a birthday treat.

My little helper was ready!

They were so colorful and fun. The kiddos loooved them:)

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow?

2009-10-30T19:49:00.001-04:00

Well the weather has been gloomy and rainy. Tomorrow is trick or treating and we are hoping for just a little sunshine. Every since Ava dressed up as Annie for her Halloween party at school she has been singing her little heart out. I hope she is right and we see a little break from the rain!

A few years back my mom and me made the sweatshirt I am wearing. I took the footprints from my three kiddos and made ghosts. It is amazing how fast time flies~now 2 of them have bigger feet than me:(

Dasher De`cor

2009-10-27T13:57:00.002-04:00

DASHER

Wouldn't this be fabulous in your home this holiday season? This is a level 2 hostess incentive in the Stampin' Up! definitely decorative brochure. I chose this for my home, and I can't wait to display it. I used a floating frame but you could use any frame. Don't wait to long to schedule a workshop with me to earn this for yourself! I have openings for November and I can taylor your party to meet your needs. I'm waiting to hear from you. : )

Deal of the Week 4

2009-10-27T10:51:00.001-04:00

The Latest and Greatest Deal of the Week

Deals of the Week

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item

Description

Special Price

116214 Princess Party Kit $9.99

116213 Pirate Party Kit$9.99

Dates: October 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details:

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

DEAL OF THE WEEK

2009-10-19T17:00:00.000-04:00

The latest special from Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week

Awesome accessories for your papercrafting needs.

Christmas Card Camp

2009-10-17T18:34:00.001-04:00

Stampin' Up! Christmas Card Camp

These are the cards for my upcoming Christmas Card Camp on November 6. If you haven't RSVP yet, tomorrow is the deadline. Cost is 25.00, 15 cards and envies. I'll have prizes to give out and we'll have alot of fun..... Join me!

Oh How Frightful......

2009-10-07T08:51:00.002-04:00

Mom made these fun little bags using Stampin' Up! goodies. Little Miss Ava is going to take them to school filled with little treats for her friends. I love Halloween:)

Halloween Page

2009-10-01T19:02:00.000-04:00

I'd like to share the 12 x 12 page my Scrapbook made last week. All supplies are Stampin' Up!. We had a great time together. Sorry the picture is not very good. The set used is" Twick or Tweet" 18.95 page 10 in the Holiday Mini. For the scroll in the background I used "Baroque Motifs" 27.95 page 131 in the Idea Book and Catalog. I love both sets. Covered some chipboard letters with Designers Series Paper "Cast a Spell", page 161 in the Idea Book and Catalog. You can get any of these items from me or go online and order directly from my online store. http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

DEAL OF THE WEEK

2009-10-01T18:47:00.000-04:00

Deals of the Week are Back!

Save this week (until October 11th) on three different punches:
The 5-Petal Flower Punch (109041)

Regular price 15.95 - Sale Price 10.99

The My Way Punch (110709)

Regular Price 15.95 - Sale Price 11.99

The Trio Flower Punch (109183)

Regular Price 15.95 - Sale Price 10.99

Shop online at any time to pick up these three great punches for a huge savings! There's no minimum purchase requirement, and you can purchase as many as you'd like. (Stock up with gifts for your Stamping Friends!)
These prices are only good until October 11th, and a new deal will be announced October 12th!
http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

13 years and happy:)

2009-09-14T09:10:00.001-04:00

Today is my anniversary:) It has been 13 wonderful years. Time sure does fly by! Happy Anniversary Troy.

Hail to the Victors......

2009-09-12T22:37:00.003-04:00

I don't usually blog about football but how about that Michigan team today! We live about 20 minutes from Notre Dame in Michigan so it is THE game to watch. Needless to say we are HUGE Michigan fans. The game today was a nail biter, which made it fun to watch. Hopefully Michigan can keep it up~the true freshman quarterback is looking very good. Hail to the victors:)

They grow so fast....

2009-09-10T18:50:00.003-04:00

Ava had her first day of preschool today. To say that she was excited is an understatement. Except for feeling a little nervous when I left she did great. Her brother and sister started school on Tuesday and she has been impatiently waiting for her turn. Why do they have to grow up so fast. My oldest started middle school this year, it seems like yesterday I was sending him to preschool. Tear. Why does time have to go soooo fast?

Fun for Back to School

2009-09-09T14:14:00.000-04:00

I found this fun little apple jacket on Etsy. I think it would be great for the kiddos lunch or teacher gift. What a fun way to protect your fruit and add a little fun to your lunch:) You can get one at Jaqueline knits ltd. on Etsy.

2009-09-08T11:21:00.001-04:00

Yep that's right the kiddos are offically back to school. Do you know what that means??? I will have time for blogging, crafting, and Etsy:)

I loooove the lazy days of summer, but I am so ready to be creative!

HOSTESS PROMOTION

2009-09-01T17:49:00.000-04:00

Hostess Promotion

Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009

Promotion Details:

We're excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses September through November:

Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10!

*Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

On October 1, when My Digital Studio is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter:

Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)!

We are thrilled to bring you this very exciting hostess promotion. In fact, we encourage you to contact all of your customers and let them know about this unbelievable offer! Use it to share Stampin' Up! with your friends and family; contact your past and potential hostesses to let them know that it is coming--and start planning your Holiday Mini workshops today

Stampin' Up! Opportunity

2009-08-06T22:03:00.000-04:00

Become a Demonstrator

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

For All You Do stamp set

In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)

Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

Business forms and tools

Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

Five stamp sets

A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge

Stampin' Pastels

Card stock

Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool

Five Classic Stampin' Pads

VersaMark Pad

Stampin' Scrub and Mist

Blender pens

SNAIL

Business forms and tools

These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!

Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator

Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.

Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.

Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.

Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

So what are you waiting for? Contact your demonstrator TODAY to join the Stampin' Up! family!

Debbie Bartak bartak1422@comcast.net http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/
password is debbiebartak to enter the online sign up.

Pray, click, repeat.......

2009-07-30T11:43:00.002-04:00

Our good friend Johnny recently found he has colon cancer that has spread to his liver. He is only 43 years old. He is currently receiving chemo and will need to travel to the Mayo Clinic for surgery. Please stop by the blog his wife Pam started~ thefightingtoad.blogspot.com to read their journey. Send your prayers their way and click on the ads on their blog. They are going to use the money raised from the ads to help win their fight againist cancer. Once Johnny has kicked cancers butt the money will be donated for cancer research! So please stop by they love the support they have been receiving!!!

Pray, click, repeat:)

Cal Ripken Michigan State Champions

2009-07-16T14:59:00.001-04:00

I am so proud of our all star team. They are the Michigan representative for the Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional!!

The little lady that is standing is my youngest, Ava. She has fun with her friends at the ball park. It's a good thing because we spend a LOT of time at the ball park:)

It's a family affair! My husband coaches. My daughter Kylie was the photographer so I don't have any pics of her.

We will be traveling to Lexington, Kentucky to play for regionals. Lots of fundraising between now and then! It will be a lot of fun and it will be our family vacation this summer. I am not looking forward to traveling in the car for 6 hours with three children~~wish me luck!

Stampin' Up Summer Special

2009-07-01T16:48:00.003-04:00

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.
Customer Weekly Deal Announcements:
Deal #1: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; noon (MT)*
Deal #2: Monday, July 6, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
Deal #3: Monday, July 13, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
Deal #4: Monday, July 20, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
Deal #5: Monday, July 27, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
*Note: The noon start time is in line with the start of the new catalog sales period.

Special: Stop by and see me Monday July 6th 10:00am-6:00pm at my house, place a $25.00 order and recieve a free 2009 catalog! Want a free one? Join my stampin' club, scrapbooking or regular club starting in Sept. Club members get one free.

Guilty!!!

2009-06-19T14:18:00.002-04:00

We are guilty of enjoying every minute of summer! Been watching LOTS of baseball games. The hubbs coaches and Brendon loves playing:) In the pic above we took 2nd place in The War by the Shore. Sounds scary huh? We had a great time!!

Something else we have been up to......................

picking oh so yummy strawberries! Kylie and cousin Brayden had a blast. They scored lots of yummy strawberries!

Another thing we have done a lot of........

Swimming;) Sometimes at friends, sometimes the beach. We are not fussy!

So we are sorry! Please accept our apology for not being faithful bloggers. It's a tough life but someone has to do it. Summer fun calls!

Late night Stampers

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Late night stampers

Be sure to visit all these great sites for tons of inspiration in your stamping projects! You won't be sorry.
Join in the fun if you haven't already.

1.Gretchen Barron gbarron56@comcast.net http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/

2. Barbara Dondero barbaradondero@gmail.com http://BarbsStampingSpot.blogspot.com

3.Tammy Fite stampinmama@comcast.net www.stampwithtammy.com

4. Judy Jackson JudyStamper@verizon.net

5. Mary Brown mary@stampercamper.com http://stampercamper.com/

6.Sarah Wills sarahwills@austin.rr.com http://sarahsinkspot.blogspot.com/

7.Selene Kempton e.selene@verizon.net http://stampinfunwithselene.blogspot.com/

8.Virginia Killmore vkillmore@gmail.com http://virginias-website.blogspot.com/

9. Elizabeth Sloman sloman4100@bellsouth.net www.mamastamper.com

10.Marisol Gutierrez atouchof_sol@yahoo.com http://atouchofsol.blogspot.com/

11. Dawn Bullock Dbullock28@comcast.net www.stampincreations.blogspot.com

12.Sandi MacIver sandi_maciver@comcast.net http://www.sandimaciver.com/sandi_maciver/

13.Stephanie Sullins stephenandsteph@earthlink.net http://owlwhimsy.blogspot.com

14.Susan Shields blestmomof6@cox.net http://createdwithlovebysusan.blogspot.com/

15. Rebekah "Becky" Jensen becky@stampthat.com www.stampthat.com

16. Heidi Michel heartfeltblessings@gmail.com www.heartfeltblessings.blogspot.com

17. Barb Slaughter stamper0910@yahoo.com blog in progress

18. Lisa Milliron uniquedesignsbylisa@windstream.net http://www.uniquedesignsbylisa.typepad.com/

19 Connie Babbert iluvstamping@columbus.rr.com http://inkspiredtreasures.com/

20 Nancy Dawson nancy@centralva.net http://creativewishes.blogspot.com

21 Bethany Keeney bethanykeeney@hotmail.com http://keeneyfarm.blogspot.com/

22 Kirsten Brown stampinsilly@gmail.com http://imstampinsilly.blogspot.com/

23. Mary Jo Price-Williams technostamper@roadrunner.com http://technostamper.blogspot.com/

24. Elizabeth Hurst stampwithelizabeth@gmail.com www.animalscraps.blogspot.com

Sherrill Graff istmpnv@aol.com

So funky.....

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I am loving this funky little number:)

This is a custom order that mom made. This is the Ava bag. What do you think?? Please do tell! I think we will list one in the shop today.

Stampin' Up! Last Chance Lists

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Stampin' Up! last chance lists are up. Please visit my website for viewing. http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

Accessories are discounted and only availble while supplies last.

There is also a Hostess special for the month of June. Extra hostess dollars for you to spend any way you choose. You can order 24/7 online!

Have your cake

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My Mom made this oh so yummy cake from scratch:) We enjoyed it during our cookout on Memorial Day. I loooove oreo cookies. So much chocolate goodness:)

Happy Memorial Day

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Remembering the brave men and women who have taken part in protecting our freedom.

Thank you!

Some great giveaways.......

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You can win one of these fab silhouettes:) Just visit Joy @ her sweet blog Joy's Hope!

Crystal makes these yummy silhouettes!!

You should also visit Crystal @ Little Bit Funky she is having a yummy little giveaway too. She is giving away one of Joy's fun iteams! Plus her blog is awesome!!!

2 great blogs, 2 awesome giveaways & 2 fun gals~~~what more could you ask for??

Messy Tie Dye

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Just finished up our latest project. Boy was it messy!

I am liking the bright colors:)

Only did twenty something, no problem.

Ava & Brayden could not wait to try them on. Here they are wearing them fresh out of the dryer....still warm! Made them for Ava's field day at school. Cousin Brayden wanted one so we made him one too. Plus he told me he would cry if I didn't make him one!! So of course he got one:)

P.S. he would have gotten one anyway!

Happy Birthday Baby

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We made this cute little dress for Ava's friend for her birthday:)

I am looooving these colors.....oh to be little again. I think I will add this one to the shop!

Also made this sweet little barrett to complete the look!

Next up~~~~~~

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Inside pockets.....

Cute little birdie tag......

A peek @ the back.....

I love the coordinating crazy flower

The Ava bag! Do you like?? As you know I love polka dots so I am lovin' this bag:) Some of you know my little Ava, this bag reminds me of her. She loves to mix and match her outfits. She is lots of fun and I think this bag is too:) This one is done with Patty Young fabric. She has a super fun blog. Check it out and tell her we sent you;)

SALE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:)

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We need to move some items out of the shop and to a good home! Check out our Etsy store for some sale items:) Hope you find something that you just must have~~~~happy shopping!

Polka dotty goodness....

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OMG.....if you know me you know that I looooove polka dots. These are making me drool. I totally need them. Do you need them too? Click here and happy polka dotty shopping to ya. Have you found something that you just need lately, please share:)

Scrapbook Promotion

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Scrapbooking Promotion

Dates: May 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details

The Scrapbooking Promotion has two exciting parts:

Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE!

Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount.

Item # Description Regular Price Sale Price

115199 Jumble Alphabet stamp set $43.95 $35.16
You can view the set on my http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/ site beginning May 1st.

Oh so pretty..........

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This is just the sweetest fabric!! Lots of yummy polka dots, our fav:) What do you think?

Look at these sweet little dresses....

Up close....

We are making these in size 2T~8. We would love to make one for your little sweetie!!

Looky, looky.....

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what we got!! Our studio is a work in progress. My mom has some old doors that have a special meaning. They are from her Aunt's very old house that was demolished to make way for a parking lot. Mom knew that she could use them for something.

My dad made this awesome shelf.....

Perfect for fabric with room for more!! We think of Aunt Marie every time we look at these doors. I think she is smiling down on us:) Thanks dad for making this awesome shelf unit!!

Another fun new addition we got is this....

super huge table from Barnes and Noble. Our store closed to open in a new location and we scored this great table....we loooove it!!

Play Ball!

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We had a busy weekend. Brendon had his first travel baseball tournament. They came in third place, not too bad for the first tourney of the year! We had beautiful weather the first day. I even caught some rays. Sunday was cold and rainy....yuck! We had a great time. The girlies swam and enjoyed the park.
Our open house went great! Slowly getting some new stuff in the shop, check it out:)
Hope you all had a great weekend! I have some cute pics from the tourney I will have to get some put on here soon!

Reminder................

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Our open house is this friday from 3:00p.m.~8:00p.m. It is at 1422 Alman St. We hope to see you:)

Baby got some new chins?

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New dress~ $10.00
Cupcake shoes~$25.00
Pink shin guards~$10.00
One thrilled 4 year old wearing all 3 for Easter~ priceless!

Little miss Ava loves to dress herself and I usually let her. She was getting dressed to go to Grandma and Papa's for the Easter egg hunt and asked: Mama where are my new chins? I was a little confused~new chins? YES she says a little impatient with my confusion~ my new soccer chins! She spent the entire day in her beloved "chins" and couldn't of been happier. Of course she received many comments on her outfit and she was so proud. Her smile made my day!

We are in love.........

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with all of this new yummy fabric:) It feels like Christmas!!!

We can't wait to make lots of goodies!

Here is a sneek peek @ some totes for the open house.

See you Friday, April 17th. Our open house is from 3:00p.m.~8:00p.m.

Poor baby.....

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My poor little Kylie has an absessed tooth......ouch!! She doesn't complain at all. Her poor little face is so swollen, just waiting for the antibiotics to kick in!! She even smiled when she saw her very own Kylie tote. She picked out the fabric, I think she did a great job. It's only right that the name sake got one:)

Bree wants to know where her bag is??

SUPER SIZE......

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your tote bag:) Just made this custom Kylie tote. I just love the colors! The large Kylie tote measures 15x13- ish. It has a 3 1/2 inch side panel. I couldn't resist adding this crazy flower pin.

The tote has 2 large pockets on the outside & 2 on the inside.

There is also a pocket for your cell phone.

We also made this coordinating checkbook cover! I love the BIG button:)

Here is a peek at the inside.

We are having a lot of fun sewing. The possibilities are endless. So many different combinations, so little time. I better get back to sewing:)

Please come....

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to our open house! We really wanted to have our open house before Easter, lol that is not happening. So many projects so little time! If you would like a little homemade something for Easter just let us know we would be so happy to make you something. Our open house is:

Friday, April 17th

3:00~8:oo p.m.

1422 Alman St

Niles, MI

We will have lots of fun items at our open house! Of course there will be polka dots......

and pom poms.....

and tote samples......

and paper products, oreo truffles, art, sandles and so much more! We hope you can come:)

Introducing.........

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the Kylie tote bag. I love the vibrant colors and fun polka dots. What do you think? The tote measures approx 11x8 with a velcro closure. It has 4 funky polka dot pockets for all the essentials. This fun little tote will be in our Etsy store soon:)

A tisket, A tasket....

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buy homemade for your basket! Easter is fastly approaching, check out Etsy for lots of yummy items to fill your Easter basket:) We will be listing some fun new spring items soon. They will also be available at our spring open house on April 3rd. More info coming soon.

Stop by........

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& click, click, click please! We are included in a cute little treasury. Click here & check it out. This sweetie put it together! We feel so lucky! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. The sun is actually out today:)

And the winner is........

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Milk & Cookeez! Congrats:) Just let us know what Bitty Book you would like and we will get it out to you! You should visit her blog. Lots of cute stuff. Thanks to everyone who entered. Happy St. Patty's Day to ya!

Hurry, hurry, hurry............................

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Hurry today is the last day to enter our giveaway! We are giving away a bitty book scrapbook. Good luck to everyone:) Enter on the original post below.

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Join Me!
Now is the best time to join my Stampin' Up! team.
Stampin' Up! is offering for a limited time a three payment plan for the starter kit, and it's on sale right now . 169.00 regular price is 199.00.
I'd like to give a shout out to Sue and Malissa for joining this month, Welcome to both of you!
I love Stampin' Up! and you will too, whether your wanting to be a hobbiest or build your own business. If your thinking about it go to my SU website, you can download the agreement by clicking on the join now link. My password is debbiebartak to enter. I'd love to have you on my team..... Offer ends March 31

Itty Bitty Giveaway..........

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To celebrate our new look we are having a giveaway!

The winner will get to pick a Bitty Book scrapbook from our shop!

These cute books are made with high quality Stampin' Up! papers and chipboard. The book measures 5 3/8 x 4, with the pages approx. 3 x 3. This 10 page book includes page protectors. Pages are done front and back for a total of 20 spots. This book is ready for your precious photos!

We love bloggy friends and need more:) So to enter sign up to follow our blog and of course if you already follow just say that in your comment & thank you! That will get you 1 entry. To get 3 more entries blog about this giveaway or grab our button and leave us a comment. To get 5 extra entries purchase something from our shop:)

We will pick a winner on March 17th:)

April &

P.S. I erased my "signature" on accident and I am not sure how to get it back...lol. Technology!?

I Got A New Attitude

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Oh my goodness, I am just so happy! I am loving our new blog, what do you think?? It makes my heart sing....laaaaaaaaaaaaa. The sweetest person designed this for us, you should visit her. Her name is Julie @ My Life Xpressed. She is REALLY patient and can do just about anything you ask! Thanks Julie:) We have a new look in our Etsy store too, please check it out!

Been really busy crafting. Makin' custom pieces and getting ready for our spring open house. Mom just got done makin' this:

This is our All in the Family art. I love the colors.

To celebrate our new look we are going to have a giveaway:) I love giveaways. Check back later today for details.

I also went for a loooong overdue eye exam today. They gave me some contacts until my order arrives, so I can actually see. Could this day get any better....I think not!

I Need Shades

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These colors are so bright that I need my sunglasses. Just listed these fun items in our Etsy shop, check them out. Please....pretty please:)

This fun little butterfly tshirt can be made to order. I just love the polka dots!

Made this cute little tree & birdie today. What do you think?

I am so excited we are going to have a whole new look soon. I hope you like it, I can't wait. We are also working on some new items!

We have been spoiled,the kiddos have actually been able to play outside without their coats!! I loooove spring. Okay enough rambling for now. I hope you have a blessed day:)

I Love Polka Dots:)

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I just love all things polka dots. I made this fun shirt for

Kylie, she loves polka dots too:)

We have been busy making some fun shirts for my girlies.I bought these three shirts for $1.oo a piece at our local consignment shop and we dressed them up with fun designs.

Ava wore this cute little owl shirt today!

She wore this one yesterday:)

Mom made some oh so cute polka dot pants to go with Bree's dress.

She loooooved them!

Today is the day we are donating to Cora's playground fund! If you haven't bought your Cora items yet, hurry and hit the button at the top of the blog. There are lots of super great items left, check them out!

Happy Birthday sweet angel Cora

Spring Fever!

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Yummy, I LOVE fabric. There are so many fun designs to pick from!!!!

We make quite the mess when we are creating things! Mom gave me a quick lesson & I was off!

My mom said she swears her sewing machine smiled at her today;)

Whoooohooooo, the sun is shinning! It's still freezing outside but a little sunshine goes a long way. Made a fun little shirt for Kylie today. She will be so surprised when she gets home from school! I am ready for SPRING:)

Miss Ava Grace

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Ava is LOVING this little number that Grandma (AKA Debbie) made her. Can you blame her! She used yummy Amy Butler fabric from Erica's. Watch out the sewing bug is going around!

Magnetic Paper Dolls Camp

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We had another girlie camp and had a blast! Does anyone remember playing with paper dolls?

The girls colored and cut out their dolls. Then magnets were added to make magnetic paper dolls!

The girls made lots of accessories for their set. Maybe we will make some of these for the shop?!

Camp Projects

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We made this cute folder that holds eight cards you put together using a simply scrapping kit. What? You haven't heard of these? It makes scrap booking SUPER easy, plus all the other cool stuff you can make with them! And of course you can expect Stampin' Up! quality. Check em out online at my website http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net . You can order right from there 24/7. You'll also get a free Idea/Catalog when you place an order through April 1st unless they run out first.

Four of the cards.

We made this super cute little recipe book, love the chef!

What do you think? Let's hear it : )!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deb

swaps

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These are the swaps I recieved in exchange for the birdie ones I took last weekend. Boy was the weather horrible driving to get there. I wasn't going to let that stop me! No sir-ree. Coming home was a little better. I'll post the projects we made too. Be right back : )!

Lucky!!

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Whooooo knew this cute little number would end up in a treasury! It feels good that someone likes our goodies:) Speaking of lucky our counter is approaching 3000 hits. I see a big giveaway in the near future!

Click, click, click:http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=42406

Treasury:)

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Please click the link:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=41930
We are honored to be included in a treasury of items for the Cora Paige Playground Benefit. Please check it out and buy one of the great items or 2 or 3!!!

Cute Little Dress

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I just made this sweet little dress for my youngest granddaughter, Bree. I 've been looking at so many awesome fabrics online and it gave me the sewing bug. She's gonna look so cute in it, I can't wait to try it on her. There's people waiting in line for more creations, so I better not get over this bug too quick! lol!
I used a Sandy Henderson pattern I purchased from http://sewlovefabrics.etsy.com/ . The fabric for this one I bought from http://fabricworm.etsy.com/. Both shops have super selections. It's been a while since I've sewn anything and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
Thanks for looking and come back and visit again soon,
Deb

Party, Party, Party

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So I went to one of my fav stores....Target. I needed to get a birthday gift for my daughter to give to her friend. This is what I came up with, what do you think? I bought the notebook for $1.39 and I had the rest of the stuff already!

Please help!!

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Many good people have come together to help the family of Cora Paige. Please click on the button to the right and help this great family. To learn more about sweet baby Cora Paige click here http://corapaige.blogspot.com/. I did not know this family except through the blog, but this little girl has touched our family.

Swaps

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I've been up to my beak : ) in swaps this weekend. I can't get enough of this new set, Good Friend from the new Stampin' Up! idea and catalog book. Next Saturday I'll be attending a demo only stamp camp in Zeeland Mi. I love to go to events for inspiration. I used the texture plate for my Big Shot for the Pink Pirouette background. I stamped the bird in Pumpkin Pie and cut it out. Belive it or not, I really like to cut images out. Crazy! I made about 25 to take with me. I'll share what I get in return.

Sale-a-Bration is still going on, contact me to schedule a party soon.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy stampin,

Deb

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

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Our very first giveaway winner is I love plum!!! You win the sundae cards, plus just because you are so sweet you also win the 6 pack of birdie cards that you said were your favorite Makin Me Crazy item:) She has the cutest blog and Etsy shop, be sure to visit her soon! Thank you so much to everyone that entered, we will have another giveaway soon! I love plum please email your address and I'll send the goods, braliemgoblu@comcast.net.

Hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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It's the last day to enter our giveaway:) Just follow the directions below! One sweet friend will win the tag set plus a little something extra.

12 Candles!

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Happy Birthday to my sweet boy:)

Where does the time go? My "little" boy is 12!!!! Oh my, I can't believe it.

Our 1st Giveaway:)

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We are excited to hold our 1st giveaway!! For the chance to win this set of six tags just visit our Etsy store and tell us what you like.......pretty, please with a cherry on top. Super, duper easy, I love easy:) Please leave your email so we can let you know if you win. If you blog about our giveaway you will get an extra entry! Enter until Thursday Feb. 12th, the winner will be announced on the 13th....ooohhhhhhhh somebody will have a good Friday the 13th! Maybe we will even throw in a surprise to the winner!?!?!?

Happy Birthday

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Happy Birthday Brendon! We're celebrating Brendon's 12th Birthday today. I just can't believe how fast the time flies by. He's the oldest of my five grandchildren. Since I think he's a rock star, this card is just perfect for him! I made the star so he could remove it from the card to keep. If he wants to! I thought maybe he'd like to have a reminder of how wonderful I think he is. Is that too gooshy? LOL!!! Can they ever get enough kudo's? I think not. Here he is Christmas day sneaking some bacon.

Anyway, I used a new hostess set from SU. Want one of your own? Host a party for me : ).

Girlie Valentine Camp

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We hosted a Valentine camp and had soooo much fun!!!!

Girlies of all ages got crafty~~~~~~~~~~

Ate some good food~~~~~~~~~~~~

And took home lots of goodies!!! We will do this again for sure:)

Cigar Box Earrings Etsy Shop

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Marilyn at Cigar Box Earrings is having a wonderful sale in her etsy shop. Everything is 25% off this week!! If you are buying someone special a gift for Valentine's Day she will include a free gift card made by yours truly!! Stop by her shop and tell her we sent you!!

SALE!

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Visit our Etsy shop for our Valentine SALE! Hope you find somthing that you looooooooove!

Sale A Bration

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It's once again time for Stampin' Up! sale-a-bration. Spend 50.00 on products in the Idea Book/Catalog and pick a free item from the sale-a-bration catalog. Spend 100.00 pick two. You'll also get a free Idea Book/ Catalog at the same time, now through March.

Join my SU team and you can choose a free stamp set and the Starter Kit is 15% off (169.00).

Why not join now during the best time of the year? You can also help me get a promotion at the same time: )! All the details are on my SU site. http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/ To sign the agreement email me for the password..........................

Super Sweet Card Set

2009-01-27T12:54:00.008-05:00

Just added this sweet little set of cards to our etsy shop~~~ please check them out along with our other new stuff! I love new stuff:) Lots of yummy things with ribbons and buttons too!!

Love is.... 12X12 Scrapbook Layout

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See, wasn't that fast? This is the layout the scrappers made. Of course I used my adorable grandchildren for the sample. They look so much better with the photo's! Again all Stampin' Up! supplies were used.
This layout is available on our esty site. I haven't taken a picture the of card yet. I'll get to it : ).

Love is in the air!

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Hi all. I'm sharing the projects I made with my stamping club this past Sunday. These treat holders are so quick and easy to make. You could make a bunch in a hurry. I used all Stampin' Up! supplies. Need more info? Contact me :) I'll add the other projects in a jiffy..........

On the Dot Creations

2009-01-22T20:23:00.009-05:00

We were featured for the first time!!! We are so excited to be featured at On the Dot Creations. Our occassion organizer was highlighted. This is a fun blog about everything dotty. You should check it out, we are featured on the January 7th post. There are a lot of yummy things featured on the blog. You can purchase this cute little number in our Etsy store.

On another note we have our first "follower". We are sooooo happy, it is fun to know that people out there are reading our little blog. Welcome Jes, we are glad to have you! She makes really sweet things, you should check them out on her blog, http://kadyhope.blogspot.com/.

Oh so cute.....Bitty Book Scrapbook with Sleeve

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This album is too cute for words. Yummy pink and orange polka dots on chocolate chip paper. Sassy multi colored stripes and lots of ribbons adorn this bitty book. Album sleeve is embellished with super sweet flower. High quality Stampin' Up! papers and chipboard used. The book measures 5 3/8 x 4, with the pages approx. 3 x 3. This 10 page book includes page protectors. Pages are done front and back for a total of 20 spots. This book is ready for your precious phots!

This sweet little number can be purchased in our Etsy store or we can make you a custom one in the colors of your choice! Maybe we will have a camp for these, how fun would that be?!

Brrrrrrrrrr... it's cold outside!!!

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Okay, we have had some snow days.......but it's too darn cold to have any fun. No forts, snowmen, or snowball fights:( 30 below with the wind chill...can you say crazy! That's a Michigan winter for you. I for one am ready for spring. Ava may disagree with me....... & no I didn't let her play in the -30 weather. I am not that crazy, on this day I am sure it was at least a balmy 20 degrees!!

Ava & cousin Brayden having some quality time together. Notice Ava is not passing an opportunity to eat some of the WHITE stuff.

Ahhhhhhh, what better way to end a day of fun....yummy hot chocolate!

Creative

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Hi there, this is Kylie with a card she made. Totally on her own. Isn't she awesome? Of course I think so, doesn't every grandma? She's already very creative. Can't imagine what she'll be capable of when she's older. She thought her photo looked very professional since I used the white background. We have alot of fun together crafting.

Custom Order

2009-01-06T11:27:00.000-05:00

Here's another custom order I made for Christmas. I just love the red and green colors of this one. I sure hope they liked it as much as I did. I'd keep everyone I make if I could. : ) I'd have walls full of other peoples families! LOL! Maybe it's time I made myself some....

2009-01-05T20:51:00.000-05:00

STAMPIN' UP! is having a blow out sale!

Stampin' Up! is offering an inventory blowout on select retired, retiring and current products . . . up to 50% off regular price, Jan. 5 through Jan. 18, 2009 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! You have seen these types of sales sell out quickly. Remember the how quickly things sold out during the Holiday Sale? If there's something you love, please don't hesitate to place your order :)
24/7 you can order online here: http://debbiebartak.stampinup.net/

Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item Page Description Regular Price Discount Price

109190 180 On Board 9" x 9" clipboard- $7.95 $5.99
107925 181 On Board Bitty Book- $9.95 $6.99
105384 183 Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album- $19.95 $14.99
105381 183 Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album -$19.95 $14.99
103977 187 Bold Bright buttons- $6.95 $4.99
104389 188 Double Circle punch -$5.95 $4.49
114447 n/a Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit-$49.95 $24.98

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item Page Description Regular Price Discount Price

109013 163 Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad-$5.25 $3.99
109012 163 Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad- $5.25 $3.99
109011 163 Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad -$5.25 $3.99
109010 163 River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad- $5.25 $3.99
109009 163 Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad- $5.25 $3.99
109014 163 Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad- $5.25 $3.99
109179 178 On Board Ginormous Pieces- $14.95 $10.99
109189 190 Beachfront Ribbon Originals- $12.95 $7.99
109187 190 District Ribbon Originals- $12.95 $7.99
109188 190 Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals- $12.95 $8.49
109185 190 Jersey Ribbon Originals- $12.95 $8.99
109184 190 Sherbet Ribbon Originals- $12.95 $8.99
109186 190 Theater Ribbon Originals -$12.95 $8.49
109062 191 River Rock double-stitched ribbon -$8.95 $6.49
110716 191 Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon- $7.95 $5.49

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item Page Description Regular Price Discount Price

111349 162 Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock- $5.50 $4.49
111345 162 In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock- $11.95 $8.99
109110 185 Fire Circle Rhinestone brads- $10.95 $7.99
109112 185 Fire Square Rhinestone brads- $10.95 $7.99
109113 185 Ice Square Rhinestone brads- $10.95 $7.99
111325 185 Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware- $29.95 $22.49
112454 185 Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware -$29.95 $22.49
113451 n/a 20th Anniversary Embosslits die- $11.95 $9.49

*Quantities at reduced price are limited; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog.

Debbie Bartak

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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2009-01-02T14:15:00.000-05:00

This is one of the special orders I made for Christmas. The picture isn't the greatest, but I wanted to show it anyway. We were very fortunate to have a successful open house. I'll share more soon, but right now I have a baby that's calling.......

Reindeer Games

2009-01-02T14:10:00.000-05:00

Hi all,
I just had to share this picture of Brayden with you. He loves, loves to ride around in his jeep. It doesn't matter what the weather is. He came home from his Christmas party with these antleers. Right after I took this picture he came inside because he was stuck. I gave him a push, and everything was right again in his world. It was really icy out then. Kids are so darn funny.....

Stampin' Up! Retired List

2008-12-09T13:31:00.001-05:00

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator: "Fall-Winter Retired List
Fall-Winter 2008 retiring stamp sets are available for purchase December 9, 2008 – January 18, 2009. Buy your favorites today before they’re gone!

Plus, now through December 23, you can get 10% OFF all retiring stamp sets and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $70—don’t wait to take advantage of this limited-time offer!

Fall-Winter Retired List (Alphabetical)
Fall-Winter Retired List (Numerical)"
Click on the Stamin' Up! Demonstrator link above to get to my site and view the specials, You can place your orders from my site to recieve the demo pricing.
Thanks for looking and happy stampin'.