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Take advantage of shopping online today! When you order Stampin' Up! product from me today, you can get FREE shipping on your entire order! The order will be shipped directly to you AND you can also take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Extravaganza promotion that ends today! Click on the promotion link on the right side bar for more info on this fabulous sale!

For FREE shipping, please email your order to me at nickole@stampingonthebayou.com ! Online orders qualify, but will be awarded in the form of a rebate. Contact me for more details. Offer ends at 10:30pm (CST).

Time to Focus

on Christmas!!!! Today, I celebrated my first Christmas celebration of the year at the McGehee Family Festivus! Had a great time with y'all. Needless to say, I had to be ready with wrapped gifts on Wednesday as we are in Mississippi at the Natchez State Park. I have two cousins with daughters and each of the girls received a special treat with their gift.

For their tags, I used Sweet Treat Cups to include their special Bottlecap Necklaces. So that the tags wouldn't be destroyed, I covered the back of the Sweet Treat Cup with tin foil so that they could just poke it out! The proceeds from these necklaces were donated to Baby Jude Duet. Baby Jude was born in September with heart problems (not sure what the medical term is) and a friend decided to sell these bottlecap necklaces to help raise money for medical expenses. Aren't they adorable? I was so happy to help this family as they are friends and live in the South Lafourche community.

We did have some baby boys at our celebration and this was the tags for their gift! It is one of the tags from the Two Tags die cut for the Big Shot. It's going to make creating tags so much easier! Look how truly sparkly it is! Love the Simple Snowflake stamp (115554) and the Jumbo Snowflake punch (116628)!

Check this blog for even more Christmas ideas in my 25 Days of Christmas postings! Everyday between December 1st and December 25th, I'll post some wonderful ideas for packaging, cards, gifts, and more!!!

Black Friday... are you still shopping?

I just can't bring myself to wake so early in the morning to take advantage of any of the good deals that are out there. I like (no, LOVE) my sleep! Now that you are back home, you can continue your holiday shopping with a great deal! I am offering a ONE DAY ONLY special! Receive a 15% DISCOUNT on your entire order when you meet my Black Friday Special Requirements!

Black Friday Special Requirements:

*Purchase a minimum $60 (before tax & shipping) Stampin' Up! order

*Three or more items in your order must be a Basic Black product (StazOn, Classic, or Craft, inks, card stock, or Stampin' Write markers, Groom Specialty Paper, any designer series paper, Simply Scrappin' kit, or Party kit, Rub-Ons, Brads, Clips, Glitter, Embossing Powder, or Ribbon that list Basic Black as a color choice; other Basic Black items include tools such as punches, Heat Tool, Powder Pals, Stampin' Around handles, Stampin' Scrub, Journaler, VersaMark pad or marker, Cutting Mat, Scissors & Snips, Paper Cutter, Circle Scissors Plus, Cutter kit, Mat Pack, Crop-a-Dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Pencil Sharpener, Hobby Blade, Sponge Daubers, Color Spritzer Tool, Blender Pens, Dotto, Snail Adhesive, Anywhere Glue Stick, Decor Elements Applicator, Big Shot, Doctor's Bag, Crease Pads, Standard Texturz Impressions Pad, Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, Texturz Plates, Color Caddy or Extender kit, Stampin' Stack & Store, or Decor Elements that are offered in Basic Black)

*You must EMAIL your order to me by midnight on Friday, November 27, 2009 - You will be sent an email confirmation when I receive your order as well as a PayPal invoice if I do not have your credit card information on file.

This special does not include online orders and is valid through Nickole Chiasson only. This special can be combined with any ongoing Stampin' Up! promotions. Local orders (Larose, LA and surrounding area) will be available for delivery or pickup at my home when I receive it. All other orders that need to be shipped to another location may include an extra $2 shipping fee.

Contact me at nickole@stampingonthebayou.com or my cell at 985 860-1532 with any questions.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am so thankful for YOU! I appreciate your patronage of my Stampin' Up! business and I am especially grateful for your friendship. May you have a blessed Thanksgiving. Enjoy your family and friends and be safe in your travels.

Love to all,

Nickole

Catch Up...

... on your scrapbooking this holiday weekend. I know I have a few photos from Halloween that I can scrapbook. This was a page I made at my sister's workshop about a month ago. She has 2 kids so I made a place for her to crop and drop the adorable photos of her babies. And, the title says it all - they are TOO CUTE TOO SPOOK!

Here's a close up of the die cut letters I used - I blinged a few of them up a bit with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. These are the exclusive Alphabet Simple Bigz die cuts to use with the Big Shot. I just ordered the numbers last week and they came in today... woo hoo! These letters also make creating school projects a breeze! And, the best part of all, they are part of Stampin' Up!'s Gift Giving Guide promotion! Purchase the Simple Alphabet and Simple Numbers and you can get 2 Decor Elements (maximum $16.95 value each) for FREE!

 
 

Thanksgiving Table Setting

Need a few ideas for your Thanksgiving tablescape? The Big Shot allows you to create beautiful die cut pieces for quick and easy assembly. I love the new Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die (116819) in the Holiday Mini. This versatile die features napkin rings, place cards, pinecones/roses, leaves, and tags to help you create a lovely place setting or centerpiece.

With this die and the Gobble Gobble stamp set (116535), also from the Holiday Mini, I created this cute napkin ring for a nice addition to any table. Stampin' Write markers made it easy to make this turkey shine, and don't forget the Dazzling Diamonds glitter!

To make things really special, create a lovely favor or place card for your guests... WOW, will they be impressed! I dressed up freshly popped popcorn with the Fancy Favor Bigz XL die and Bridesmaid Specialty Designer Series paper. Of course, the sentiment says it all. It is from the Grateful Greetings stamp set (116511) and the other images are from the Autumn Days (115452) stamp set.

For more information on these projects, please contact me.
 
 
 
 

HOLY COW - Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza Sale!

For one week only, you can get amazing discounts - up to 50% off - on over 40 products and product bundles! Orders can be placed through me or my online store by clicking the Shop Now button. You'll see Online Extravaganza on the top left of the page, click there and start shopping!The sale begins today, November 23, 2009 and lasts til November 30, 2009. For online orders, the discount will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.

The Ultimate Stamper's Bundle is available at the special price while supplies last - check it out!

Product Offering:

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

  *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Click here to start shopping!

Online Extravaganza

Tomorrow, Stampin' Up! will announce details for the Online Extravaganza promotion (November 23 -30)! Take advantage of amazing deals on Stampin' Up! product from the comfort of your home at my online store! Don't delay, some items may have limited supplies!

Recently, I challenged my Southern Ink team to a sketch challenge. I created a sketch in My Digital Studio and the team was to create a card using the layout! So, here was my submission - it's a great way for our team to share their creativity with each other.

My Digital Studio is such a versatile product. You can create concepts for cards, pages, and other projects without wasting your precious card stock, designer series paper, ribbon, etc. I can't tell you how much card stock and other accessories I have wasted when I wasn't happy with a finished project. My Digital Studio will help reduce my waste!

My submission followed the basic layout of the sketch with a few changes. My embellishment was ribbon instead of brads, and I tore a piece of the Christmas Cocoa designer series paper instead of using the Scallop Edge punch.

If you would like to participate in a challenge like this, leave me a comment and I just may offer a challenge for you next week.
 

New Digital Downloads

Just in time for Christmas... Stampin' Up! has added some new digital downloads for your holiday crafts! To purchase any of these downloads, you must visit my online store and click the Shop Now button.

Remember, you don't have to own My Digital Studio to purchase these downloads. But, if you want to use Stampin' Up!'s professional printing service, you must have the My Digital Studio software program.

Item #	Item Name	Price
118117	Berry Christmas stamp brush set	$5.95
118118	Friend by Definition stamp brush set	$1.95
118119	Just Perfect Alphabet stamp brush set	$9.95
120880	Christmas Cocoa II digital kit	$9.95
120881	Write Stuff II digital kit	$9.95
120882	Icicle digital photo card kit	$3.95
120883	Merry Moments digital photo card kit	$3.95

To see these images,  go to my online store. Click on Shop Now then Digital Crafting. Click the Newest Downloads button to find out what you get!

Don't forget, the How Do I Use It My Digital Studio class on Saturday, December 5! Click here for more details.