Vote for Kallie

When you donate and vote, you'll help get pets spayed and neutered around the world. Every $1 donation you make goes directly to helping pets - and gives the pet you choose one more vote in the contest!

 Vote for Kallie

Happy Birthday Rocky

Happy Birthday Mom

For JW

Forever In My Heart

Sale-A-Bration

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward! There's no limit—for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward.

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on February 1 and runs through March 31, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Click here for the brochure.

Another Card

Free Idea Book & Catalog

From February 1 - April 30, 2009, we're introducing new customers to Stampin' Up! by promoting our award-winning Idea Book & Catalog. To receive a free 208 page Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog valued at $9.95, customers must:

• Place an online order during the promotional period.
  
• Select a demonstrator (me) at stampinup.com or shop through a demonstrator's website.
  
• There is no minimum order amount required, so anyone can take advantage of this offer.

Valentine

Update

Casey survived the stem cell procedure, although it was a lot more invasive then we expected.  It took her most of the weekend to get over the the side effects of the anesthesia but she's pretty much back to her old self now. We haven't noticed any significant differences yet but it's still early. If you look closely at the photo you can see where her elbows have been shaved. Those are the areas where the stem cells were injected into the joints. Keep your fingers crossed.

Study In Elephants

Farewell Zula

For almost 5 years, Zula flourished at The Elephant Sanctuary, enjoying the space and richness of her environment in the company of her best friend and ardent admirer, Tange.

Zula died suddenly on January 11, 2009. Deep sorrow is felt by caregivers and elephant family alike.

Call Us Crazy

Casey is our 12-year old Lab and she's been plagued with all sorts of problems. She had a hip replacement due to hip dysplasia, blew out her knee and had a knee replacement, and now has osteoarthritis in her elbows (do dogs have elbows?). In other words, she's well on her way to becoming the bionic dog so we figured what the heck, let's pull out all the stops.

Tomorrow Casey is going to have the first part of her stem cell treatment. Our veterinarian (Apple Valley Animal Hospital) will remove approximately 50 grams of fat from Casey under local anesthesia and will overnight them to Vet-Stem where they will be processed, concentrated and isolated. The regenerative stem cells will then be sent back for injection. The procedure is said to have 80% positive results.

We first learned of the procedure through an article that appeared in Time Magazine. Click here.

Inventory Blowout Sale

From January 5-18, get select current, retiring, and retired products up to 50% off during Stampin’ Up!’s® Inventory Blowout. But don’t wait—because this sale is good only while supplies last!  Click here.

Love You Much Promotion

Stampin' Up!'s Love You Much Bundle (item 115404) contains the perfect products to create fun and fanciful Valentine's Day projects that say "I love you" from the heart. And from December 23, 2008 through January 31, 2009, you can purchase the Love You Much Bundle at 20% off the retail value! Click here.

Happy New Year!

K, K, & J in D.C.

Washington D.C.

Joe and I spent a week back East visiting family. We spent two days in D.C.visiting the Capitol, the Library of Congress and the Newseum.

Christmas Gifts

Christmas Cards

The Christmas Cards are finally done. Most of you will receive them after Christmas...sorry.

Cousin Annie

Casey and Kallie's cousin Annie came to visit for a few days during the snowstorm.

Winter Wonderland

Two storms and over three feet of snow in Wrightwood this past week.  More is expected next week.

Decor Elements

"Season of Thanks" is a sample of a Stampin' Up! Decor Element. It's a vinyl transfer that's completely removable. Check out the catalog for the entire line.

Free Shipping and 10% Off Retired Stamps - Limited-Time Offer!

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!  Click Here.

Christmas Ornament