Good Morning! I am so confused as to what day it is but I am getting things sorted out! We made it to Zurich and WOW….it is beautiful! It is wonderful to be in someones home (not complaining at all), but there is a comfort of being in a home.

We sat up to wee hours talking and laughing…having a fabulous time! One thing that we do when we are with Liz and Martyn is cook up a storm. We had a ball creating a feast and you know it is a great time when you are still sitting at the table 2 hours after you ate...I call that a perfect night!

Today is a very special day for our Country…we have so many courageous men and women that serve for us and many of us have lost a loved one or friend…please take a moment to remember their dedication and continue to pray for our country and freedom that we have.

O.k. – I know one thing that we have in common that makes us very happy…. that is –

FREE SHIPPING!!! 🙂 

For today and tomorrow (noon Eastern time) I am offering you free shipping on your Stampin’ Up! orders. This is a personal incentive that I am offering to YOU , my wonderful cyber friends to say a big THANK YOU for a great year.

The Stampin’ Up! year is coming to a close on the 31st but the best thing is…when you wake up on Wednesday the 1st, we will have a new catalog! YIPPEE!!!

Please do not let products that are on the retired list slip by from you…and please do not assume that after the 31st – they will go to clearance. (I know when I was a customer I figured that this is what happened and guess what, I was wrong)

CLICK HERE to see the most up to day list of products that are on the retired list and you can see at a quick glance what is still available.

You can order whatever you want, this free shipping is not limited to just the retired stuff! I have offered this in the past…and I know that you appreciate it! 🙂

When I send you your thank you for your order…..I will include a check for your shipping charges that you incurred. Please remember to use the Hostess Code (WVZNB69Z) when you place an order. (you can always find the current hostess code in the upper right of my blog)

For orders of $35 + you will receive this card from me….details on this post….and with an order of $75+ you will receive this card plus a roll of Tear-n-Tape (As I love sticking together with you)

There are still lots of goodies in the retired list as well as the clearance…honestly, this is a SUPER QUICK look for items that make my heart pitter -patter s to me, these are classics that you will always use in making clean and simple cards. (I wish that I had more time but this is a quickie)

• Any of the bakers twine and cotton ribbon
• Punches….there are some great punches still available – the itty bitty accents – A MUST HAVE!!!!
• Candy Dots and Enamels Accents
• Sketched Dot Bags (I love these to put cookies in and fru-fru to give!!!
• Take Out Boxes and Tiny Boxes – these are great to have on hand for a gift!
• Vanilla Coaster Board – LOVE IT for adding dimension or stability to a die like the berry basket!
• Stamps….WOW – there are lots offered. The best rule of thumb I always say is when you look at a stamp set and you know right off the bat that you can create at least 3 cards….it’s a keeper!

Please remember what I have been saying about the bundles…..many of them are carried over in the new catalog BUT they will be more expensive as they will NOT be bundled anymore therefore you will lose the instant 15% discount.

Here is another “HEADS UP” – you know I ADORE the Cottage Greetings Stamp Set…..I thought that there was a misprint in the new catalog so I called Stampin’ Up! and asked…..in the new catalog is is $19.00 where it is NOW $16.00 – I asked why????

The answer was that it was misprinted last year in the catalog and they naturally could not correct the mistake as it would not be fair…..so I say, if you do NOT have this stamp set….YOU NEED IT – I adore it and I use it a BUNCH!

Yesterday I said that I was going to showcase another card that was sent to me from the swap….this you can see how you are getting a double whammy – 2 for 1 as I like to call it and BOTH of these gems of stamps are in the new catalog….WOOT-WOOT!

There you go my friends…..have fun taking advantage of FREE SHIPPING from ME… We are off to do some sight seeing and have another wonderful day! Darn, I just love Stampin’ Up! as I can be with you from wherever I am (well….just along as I have the internet!!!!)

Have a great day….and until tomorrow!