Stamped and stamped and stamped and stamped and stamped....

That's what I've done all evening last night and all day today so far and guess what I have to show you?! Zip, zilch, nada, big fat zero! Why, you ask? Well, this weekend I suddenly became overwhelmed by my stamps. I don't know how it happened- it came out of nowhere, but I had an overwhelming urge to purge!

No I'm not selling them (the hoarder complex ingrained in me will not allow that) but I had to get them out of here. At some point over the last year I realized that (a) I no longer know everything I have, (b)I found myself recalling particular phrases or images that I knew I had, but couldn't recall in what set and (c) became unable to come up with a name for a set when necessary.

So, on Friday night while listening to the football game on the radio I grabbed one of those large storage tubs from the garage and completely filled it... I mean overflowed it with retired stamps that I'm sick of (for now). I still have probably 100 retired sets left plus my current stuff, but now my stacks aren't leaning perilously close to toppling on my head.

I sent a few home with my mom this weekend (with the express and implied stipulation that I can take them back at any given time in the future). The rest I decided need to be cataloged! I'm tired of knowing I have a "thank you" in a pretty script about 2" long but can't find it anywhere. So, I am maybe halfway done with stamping every image from every set I own on to paper which I will categorize in a 3-ring binder for quick and easy reference!! I am excited to have it done, but am actually getting VERY TIRED of stamping right now. My right arm and shoulder are actually feeling very overworked. I may not be able to play volleyball tomorrow night and that would be a near tragedy!

When my binder is all done I will probably show you, but for now I am going to get cleaned up and go out on a walk. I'll leave you today with at least something good to look at, the last Deal of the Week from Stampin' Up!

Princess Party Kit, Regular price $15.96, Special price: $9.99

You can make your princess's fantasies come true with our Princess Party kit.

Pirate Party Kit, Regular price $15.96, Special price: $9.99

Hoist the Jolly Roger and get ready to have a swashbuckling good time!

Have a great day, and thanks so much for stopping by today!
~Kristin

Deals of the Week!!

This is my second post today- scroll down to see a Christmas card project!

Don't miss this week's Deals Of The Week!
First up is Circle Designer Brads

Regular Price: $5.95 Special Price: $3.99

Next up, 1/2" Library Clips

Regular Price: $6.95 Special Price: $3.99

Don't miss the

Basic Jumbo Grommets

Regular Price: $6.95 Special Price: $4.49

And finally

Mini Library Clips

Regular Price: $12.95 Special Price: $8.99 These fabulous products can all be seen on page 179 of Stampin' Up!'s current Idea Book & Catalog. These specials are good only through October 26th at 9:50 am (MT) that's 11:50 am (ET). If you would like to take advantage of any of these deals please contact me via email at: stamp_for_smiles (at) embarqmail (dot) com and I'd be glad to place the order for you!

Awesome May Specials from Stampin' Up!!

Wanted to take care of a few quick business items...

First, please notice the great new Special Offers from Stampin' Up! on the left hand sidebar. We're talking discounted chipboard (with a special perk for May Hostesses!), FREE Hodgepodge Hardware and in honor of National Scrapbooking Month, a FREE Hobby Blade with the purchase of a Cutting Mat! For more details on any of these specials feel free to click on one of the links, contact me or look for the link a little further down called "Stampin' Up! Specials"!

Also in celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, on Saturday May 17th I will be scrapbooking. Why do you care? Well, because I invite you to come over and scrap with me! (I live in Northwest Ohio- email me for more info). This is from 1-8pm, is FREE and I have room for 7-10 so RSVP to reserve your space. I will have my tools and all my stamps available for you to borrow if you'd like. All I ask is that you bring your drinks and a snack to share since I won't be providing a MEAL. I'll have paper plates and those types of things.

I will be working on my albums so will not have make-n-takes or any high-pressure sales tactics (or low-pressure for that matter) but I WILL be available for "consultation" which means I'm always willing to pipe in with my opinion. :-) For all my scrapbooking friends, whether you can stop over on May 17th or not, I am personally offering you the following special on some of my favorite scrapbook "must-haves".

A Simply Scrappin' Pack! for $37.25 which includes:
A Simply Scrappin' Kit (of your choice on p. 172-175)
An Assorted Pack of 12x12 cardstock (p. 163-165)
A package of SU's exclusive Rub-ons (p. 182)
Tombow Multi purpose Adhesive (p. 186)

This package deal is a $43.80 value (or 15% off) and even better, with it you are also eligible for the 25% off all Stampin' Up! Chipboard products I mentioned above (another scrapbooking must-have!). This offer is good for the entire month of May exclusively through me. If you order this package by May 5 it will be here in plenty of time for my FREE scrapbook day on May 17th. (tax and shipping do apply)

Finally, sending a shout out to my Private Stamp Camp hostess, Cara Miller!