12 Days of Christmas Die Sale!!!

What a better way to start the holidays with some new dies for the Big Shot? Stampin' Up! has a great holiday sale for just 12 days until Dec 22. Shop now and save on your favorite dies listed below. And you can also purchase new blank vinyl sheets at a discount to make your own decor elements in lots of new colors.

Shop directly on my website here or email me at brendamackellar@designsbymac.com to place your order today!
Orders placed by Dec 15 will arrive before Christmas!
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Item Page # Description Regular Price Discounted Price 114515 195 Flower Burst Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 114516 195 Cherry Blossom Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 115957 195 Thanks Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 114513 195 Sweetest Stem Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 115952 195 Hi Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 115951 197 Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die $74.95 $59.96 113446 197 Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96 114509 197 Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die $21.95 $18.66 113448 197 Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96 113457 198 Tulipe Bigz die $21.95 $16.46 115954 198 Two Tags Bigz die $21.95 $18.66 114524 199 Fringed Flower Bigz die $19.95 $15.96 114523 199 Decorative Accents Bigz die $19.95 $15.96 114534 199 Flower Bigz Clear die $19.95 $15.96 113473 199 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 113472 199 Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 113470 199 Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 113465 199 Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 115961 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL die $42.95 $32.21 113483 200 Pennant Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96 113484 200 Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die $39.95 $31.96 116760 201 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96 116759 201 Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96 114890 201 Matchbox Bigz XL die $42.95 $36.51 113458 202 Flower Layers Originals die $15.95 $13.56 114336 158 Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 114334 158 Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 114337 158 Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 114335 158 White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 118797 n/a So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118798 n/a Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118799 n/a Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118800 n/a Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118801 n/a Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118802 n/a Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118803 n/a Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118804 n/a Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118805 n/a Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118806 n/a Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118807 n/a Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118808 n/a Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118809 n/a Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118810 n/a Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118812 n/a Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118813 n/a Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118814 n/a Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118815 n/a Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $14.95 $11.21 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:58:07

Holiday Gift Class coming Dec 10!

Just a few spots left in my Holiday Gift class on Thurs. Dec 10 at 7:30 PM. We'll make two lovely gifts for a special teacher or two OR give the items as great hostess gifts this holiday season.

First we'll make a neat little accordian album filled with ten matching Christmas tags. Next, a favor box filled with four small gift cards and mini envelopes. Both gifts will be decorated with elements from the festive Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit. Finally we'll make two matching cards to go with both gifts.

All supplies included for just $25. Contact me today - there are just a few places left! Email me at brendamackellar@designsbymac.com.

Holiday Extravaganza!

Holiday Extravaganza throughout December!

Make Stampin' Up! your one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs. With our Gift-Giving Guide you can quickly and easily find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, and more! Plus, get a FREE Décor Elements (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in the guide.
Visit my Online Store today to place your order!
Download the Gift-Giving Guide (PDF)

Hope you find something special for those on your list. Enjoy!

Year in the Life Scrap Class!

Look at these happy ladies! They are part of the group that just finished an entire 6 x 6 scrapbook in an afternoon...a double page spread for each month of the year.  They attended my annual class on Sunday November 1st, which featured all kinds of Stampin' Up! designer papers, die cuts, brads, ribbons and more.  Please contact me for more information on scrapbooking with Stampin' Up! - the only company that offeres a 6 x 6 linen album which is just perfect to divide our 12 x 12 papers...you can do so much with them. For a look at our lovely designer papers,  click here. Enjoy!

Final Deal of the Week!

Does your little boy or girl have a birthday coming up? Now is the chance to get the Pirate or Princess Party kits at a discount!

Click here to place an order now!http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=425

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
116214	174	Princess Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99
116213	175	Pirate Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99

New Deal of the Week till Mon Oct. 26 10AM!

Here is the latest deal of the week. Look on page 179 of the Idea Book & Catalog. Great savings on brads and grommets! Email me or click to place an order now!http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=425

Week 3 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
114348	Basic Jumbo grommets	$4.49
109857	Mini Library clips	$8.99
112571	Circle Designer brads	$3.99
112581	1/2" Library clips	$3.99

New Digital Business Oppotunity!

Stampin' Up! just announced a new exciting business opportunity for those who would like to pursue digital papercrafting! In addition to the standard started kit which includes stamp sets and ink pads for traditional papercrafting, there is a new starter kit which includes the new software, My Digital Studio. Here is what is included in the limited time offer kit:

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

From October 1, 2009-March 31, 2010
Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)

The regular kit goes for $199 so this is also discounted! This is a great opportunity. I would love to talk to you more about joining my team. Please contact me today at brendamackellar@designsbymac.com or click here or more information on joining the Stampin' Up! family: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/macstamper/startyourownbusiness.

Enjoy!

Deal of the Week

Stampin' Up! has announced more deals of the week for October. Each week, the website will feature different sale items. The deals this week are for dies for your Big Shot machine. Choose from an XL Die, embosslit, and pop-up die. Original prices run from $11.99-$42.95. Sale is from $5.99- 25.99!  click here for details: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=425. Enjoy!

My Digital Studio has arrived!

The day has finally arrived! My Digital Studio is available to order...it is an easy, comprehensive software featuring thousands of Stampin' Up! images and exclusive color palette. You will be able to create and share with others high quality digital photo albums, calendars, cards & more.  At $79.95, the software is great value, works on both PCs and Macs, and gives you the option to order high quality prints, make DVDs, or even print your projects at home!

I will be holding tutorials on October 6 and November 10 from 8-9PM at my home. Please email me if you would like to attend. Space is limited to 6 per session. Check out this informational video:

New Clearance Rack!

New Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack!

New today! Stampin' Up! just announced a new section of the online store: a clearance rack. These items are all retired inventory that will change as supplies last...check back often as you many find some fun items at a great price. You can order right online or email me to place your order!

Favors, Favors, Favors!

One of my good friends chairs an annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis here in CT each year. It is such a good cause as many children suffer from this disease and they still have not found a cure.  The event is this Saturday night and each year we have made favors for the tables. This year we decided to make little "sour cream containers" for each place setting filled with after dinner mints. I cut all the designer papers and my friend and another lovely stamp club member came over the other night and we made loads of favors! We stamped, folded, and crimped till wee hours of the night.  We finished the whole lot yesterday and topped off at 212 of them! Even my friend's daughter Abby helped us out - she is such a cutie I had to take a photo of her with all the favors. Enjoy!

Open House Make & Take's

Thought you might like a peek at the two cards we made at my open house last week. The first one featured some new "in colors": Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry as well as the beautiful new stamp set in the holiday mini called Serene Snowflakes.

The second card was a Halloween treat card featuring the new sweet treat cups and Sweet Centers stamp set also from the Holiday mini. How cute it is to make a card filled with candy!

By the way, we used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set on both cards with the new Modern Label punch. We stamped "friend to friend" on the outside of the first card and "Happy Halloween" on the inside of the second one.  That set is so versatile - it has sayings for almost any occasion and they all fit inside the label punch!

Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy!

My Annual Open House!

Thursday was my annual Stampin' Up! Open House to introduce the new Idea Book & Catalog for 2009/2010. I carried up so many items from my basement studio to show off - it was so much fun to take a look at all the wonderful Stampin' Up! supplies. Everyone enjoyed all the eye candy in one place.  There were two sessions, day & evening  - fun, food  & free make and takes were had by all. I also posted my newest workshop calendar for Oct, Nov, Dec...please email me at brendamackellar@designsbymac.com if you would like a copy. Would love to have you join me for a class or two!

Thanks for looking and enjoy your beautiful weekend!

Welcome!

Welcome to my very first blog post! I have finally decided to start a blog to share lots of new info on stamping, crafting, cardmaking, and scrapbooking with all of you. Please bear with me as I learn to set it up. My goal is to share new samples, newsworthy notes, and fun new ideas with you. Enjoy!