Thursday, December 12, 2013

Kilts and Cards

You may have been wondering why am I called the Celtic Stamper?  Well wonder no more! Several years ago, my husband and I decided to embrace his passion of bagpipes, kilts and all things Scottish (no, he's not from Scotland, but is of Scottish descent). Friends of ours owned a Scottish import shop and when my husband approached them about carrying on the tradition after they retire, they decided to retire right then! Three months later we were the new owners of the Blandford shop.

The same year we made the decision to buy the shop, I signed up with Stampin' Up!. Who knew way back then that both our passions would collide? Fast forward almost 9 years, and here we are... both businesses (thankfully) thriving! I'm grateful we have a shop that gives me a location to hold stamping classes and where my hostess club can meet (not to mention our semi-annual kiltmaking workshops, where you can learn to make your own authentic kilt!).

Last night I decided to make some Christmas cards to sell in our shop. Naturally they had to be Scottish-themed, so I rummaged through my tartan scraps from kilts past, pulled out my stamping stuff, and went to town!

All supplies, with the exception of the Gaelic greeting and tartan, are from Stampin' Up! - even the adhesive! Using the new square Framelits made the window for the tartan super easy!

I remember the day my husband approached me about us buying the shop.  And I remember his asking, "In a year, will you be tired of looking at kilts?" I can't imagine a more perfect marriage of kilts and cards.

As always, thank you for stopping by. Now go stamp (or make a kilt)!
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Our Annual Card and Cookie Swap!

This past weekend, we got together for our annual card and cookie swap.  Although there were several who weren't able to make it due to the weather and illness (darn those unpredictable California "winters"), we had an amazing group of ladies and a ton of fun!  Check out these treats!

 

 


 
  

 

So many yummy treats!  We also had some savory dishes and other desserts, but I think my photographer got hungry and didn't finish taking pictures! 

And now for the cards!!

 
 

 
 


 
 



It seems like I'm missing a few cards... will have to look for them. I think the ladies did an incredible job on each of their cards... they really show such personality!

I have to say, my favorite part of the evening was everyone jumping in and helping us "last-minute-Lucy's" who needed to finish up our cards and cookies.  It really got me in the spirit of the holidays, because for me, that really is what it is about - sharing with, and caring about others.

Blessings to you and yours for this holiday season... now go stamp. :)
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Weekly Deals!

I know I've been a slacker with posting lately... life has been happening - and too much to post about.  But things are better and I'm getting back on track.

Stampin' Up! is helping you with your holiday shopping.  Just check out these deals - good November 26-December 2 only!

As if it couldn't get any better, there are MORE items on sale until December 2 - with "doorbuster" 24 hour sales to be announced throughout the weekend.  Check out these special bundles available:


You can order any sale item from my website by visiting my website here.  Any order placed using hostess code XZYE7PVX will be entered into a drawing.  The winner will receive all the hostess benefits!  The more people order, the more FREE product you could win!  Good luck!

Thank you for stopping by, now go stamp! :)
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

What Happened???

It has been too, too long since I've posted to my blog.  What happened?  Life.  But I have a plan in motion... one that will keep me blogging at least weekly.  My goal is to post on Mondays, but this week I'm starting with today.  Why?  Because Stampin' Up! has a special and I wanted to be sure to post details about it since it's only for a limited time.


This is one promotion you won't want to miss! It's Stampin' Up!'s birthday, but they are giving us he gifts... 25% off the following 25 stamps sets!
Page
Item
Stamp Description
 Catalog Price 
 Sale Price 
59
131056
A Dozen Thoughts Wood-Mount
 $ 26.95
 $ 20.21
131059
A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
54
130453
Zoo Babies Wood-Mount
 $ 27.95
 $ 20.96
130456
Zoo Babies Clear-Mount
 $ 19.95
 $ 14.96
29
129687
Lots of Thanks Wood-Mount
 $ 22.95
 $ 17.21
129690
Lots of Thanks Clear-Mount
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
131664
Remerciements
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
112
130294
Happy Day Wood-Mount
 $ 21.95
 $ 16.46
130297
Happy Day Clear-Mount
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
131628
Humeur joyeuse
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
83
130441
Gifts of Kindness Wood-Mount
 $ 25.95
 $ 19.46
130444
Gifts of Kindness Clear-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
124
131922
Hearts a Flutter Wood-Mount
 $ 25.95
 $ 19.46
129252
Hearts a Flutter Clear-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
22
130240
Hello, Lovely Wood-Mount
 $ 32.95
 $ 24.71
130243
Hello, Lovely Clear-Mount
 $ 24.95
 $ 18.71
131700
Eres linda
 $ 24.95
 $ 18.71
131631
Agréables pensées
 $ 24.95
 $ 18.71
30
131068
Crazy, Mixed-Up Love Wood-Mount
 $ 19.95
 $ 14.96
131071
Crazy, Mixed-Up Love Clear-Mount
 $ 14.95
 $ 11.21
131691
Locura de amor
 $ 14.95
 $ 11.21
131625
Amour sens dessus dessous
 $ 14.95
 $ 11.21
89
128424
Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
125497
Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount
 $ 12.95
 $   9.71
30
132022
Itty Bitty Banners Wood-Mount
 $ 15.95
 $ 11.96
126257
Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount
 $ 11.95
 $   8.96
128373
Banderines
 $ 11.95
 $   8.96
128177
Bannières Bitty
 $ 11.95
 $   8.96
37
131341
Yippee-Skippee Wood-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
131344
Yippee-Skippee Clear-Mount
 $ 14.95
 $ 11.21
109
130514
Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount
 $ 24.95
 $ 18.71
130517
Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount
 $ 17.95
 $ 13.46
Online (Old Pkg)
128048
Ornament Keepsakes Wood-Mount
 $ 34.95
 $ 26.21
128051
Ornament Keepsakes Clear-Mount
 $ 25.95
 $ 19.46
107
128415
Apothecary Art Wood-Mount
 $ 34.95
 $ 26.21
125527
Apothecary Art Clear-Mount
 $ 27.95
 $ 20.96
125941
Etiquetas florales
 $ 27.95
 $ 20.96
125966
Art floral
 $ 27.95
 $ 20.96
56
131913
Cuddles & Kisses Wood-Mount
 $ 25.95
 $ 19.46
127314
Cuddles & Kisses Clear-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
130213
Abrazos y besos
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
130177
Bébé tendresse
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
34
131931
Oh, Hello Wood-Mount
 $ 25.95
 $ 19.46
130733
Oh, Hello Clear-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
Online (Old Pkg)
130619
Label Love Wood-Mount
 $ 24.95
 $ 18.71
130622
Label Love Clear-Mount
 $ 17.95
 $ 13.46
131697
Deseos en etiquetas
 $ 17.95
 $ 13.46
131634
Un amour d'étiquette
 $ 17.95
 $ 13.46
Online (Old Pkg)
134813
Christmas Star Single Stamp
 $   9.95
 $   7.46
134765
A Gift for You Single Stamp
 $   4.95
 $   3.71
87
131955
Betsy's Blossoms Wood-Mount
 $ 28.95
 $ 21.71
126006
Betsy's Blossoms Clear-Mount
 $ 21.95
 $ 16.46
131
132042
Morning Post Alphabet Wood-Mount
 $ 46.95
 $ 35.21
126592
Morning Post Alphabet Clear-Mount
 $ 34.95
 $ 26.21
65
128430
Gently Falling Wood-Mount
 $ 39.95
 $ 29.96
123804
Gently Falling Clear-Mount
 $ 28.95
 $ 21.71
Online (Old Pkg)
127922
Snowflake Soiree Wood-Mount
 $ 29.95
 $ 22.46
127925
Snowflake Soiree Clear-Mount
 $ 21.95
 $ 16.46
129814
Un acontecimiento feliz
 $ 21.95
 $ 16.46
129793
Une belle histoire
 $ 21.95
 $ 16.46
Online (Old Pkg)
128042
Jewish Celebrations Wood-Mount
 $ 25.95
 $ 19.46
128045
Jewish Celebrations Clear-Mount
 $ 18.95
 $ 14.21
33
131946
That's the Ticket Wood-Mount
 $ 22.95
 $ 17.21
128075
That's the Ticket Clear-Mount
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
130216
Ese es el boleto
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71
129537
T’as un ticket
 $ 16.95
 $ 12.71

You can order any (or all) of these stamp sets through my online store using hostess code CDR4H7PX.  If  you place an order of $150 or more, do not enter the hostess code.  This way you get to keep the hostess benefits for yourself!

Stay tuned for more special offers from Stampin' Up! and more frequent posts from me!

As always, thank you for stopping by!

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Butterflies are Free!

Okay, so maybe not free, but definitely discounted! Stampin' Up! is offering a 15% discount on the Papillion Potpourri Stamp Set and the Bitty Butterfly Punch now through September 30.  This is such a cute set... as soon as I receive my bundle, I'll be posting pictures of my creations.  But don't feel like you have to wait until then to get your bundle - order it now! ;)
















  Item #
Page in Catalog
Description
Retail Price 15% Savings Amount Saved!
  135311 Butterfly Clear-Mount Bundle  $30.90 $26.27 $4.63
90 Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set
183 Bitty Butterfly Punch
   
  135312 Butterfly Wood-Mount Bundle  $34.90 $29.67 $5.23
90 Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set
183 Bitty Butterfly Punch
           
 As always, thank you for stopping by!

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