Something's Gotta Give........

This time of year always brings a time of refection for me and I have been struggling with how my Stampin' Up business would progress or NOT progress.   Happily I am not quitting SU and placed a NEW product order last night, this crafty habit is hard to kick!!  But I will be changing a few things.

I have been blogging for 2+ years.  I am very aware that I will not be the next Mega Demo due to my blogging expertise!!  And Videos.......well I still hope to master that, but again it takes TIME.  I have to get my Life back, exercise, take care of myself, so everyday blogging is over.......unless I get a crafty boost and have oodles to share!

BUT the BIG change is/was.......the Hostess Benefits and that my friends has affected us ALL. And it is out of my Control, So I am making a few changes in my Blogging Schedule and Hostess Code..   

I will still post Weekly Deals and any other Stampin' Up promotions.  I will still use a HOSTESS code, but let's face it folks the orders have not been pouring in and I have been unable to share any Hostess benefits with you gals for the past 2 months.  For me to spend $50 plus dollars to up the order for $15 in benefits is just crazy, So this is one of the big changes. 

From NOW on ANY Online order will get a THANK YOU card from me and a little something to use in your crafty endeavors.   I hope this does not deter you from using me as your Demo!!  I know there is tons of Shiny New Competition out there with Blog Candy, Prizes, Coupons and Bells and Whistles to grab your attention.  I am so grateful for ALL of you and your support in my 7 years as a Demo and hope to be around 7 more at least!!

Sale-a-Bration is coming in January so you may want to save up for a party of your very own, a Book party or GASP.....a HOME party.  Yes I still do those!!  The new Occasions Catalog is full of inspiring new products and the Sale-a-bration items are the BEST ever!  I will still hold classes and Stamp A Stacks, so sign up, bring friends and lets keep crafting!!

Watch my calendar for the next Catalog pick up and Open house coming soon!

And here are 2 more Royals cards I made this weekend.  Still striving for that perfect card for some of my Baseball Friends.   I finally broke down and ordered the SNOW PLACE bundle because it was speaking to me in ROYAL tongues.  It should arrive Wednesday with my New Shiny Catty stuff.  First thing I am making is a Snowman card.  Cause these are cute, but they are not it.....yet!!

Everything Eleanor Swooshes and Softly Falling embossing folder make a nice Winter Background.

Flurry of Wishes Flakes and Softly Falling embossing folder on this cute guy.  I do love the Washi tape scarf.  Tear a piece of Washi tape about 3 inches long.  Fold in half length wise(sticks to itself to form a long narrow piece), tie a knot, fringe the ends.  Attach with a glue dot.

Are your Christmas cards made yet?  This Weather makes me think I have plenty of time, but Santa is right around the corner.........

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net