Friday, January 31, 2014

My 2013 Unplanned Holiday "Sabbatical"

I have been sort of MIA the last six weeks, and I apologize for not offering you much other than the bare minimum on my blog. I am just about all caught back up and able to get back into posting regularly. Almost. I will finally get to stamp again soon--for the first time since December 13th. Yeah, that Friday the 13th was NOT good to me...you'd think I'd have learned my lesson about that, but that's another story. I *will* be posting samples for you soon, but I also have several informational posts I need to share with you about MANY new promotions and products. I just wanted give you that warning so you don't get completely exasperated and think that I am only ever going to post ads. For this post, I want to share a little about what has been going on with me the past six weeks or so. I would love to hear what you've been up to, as well, so feel free to drop me an email if you have the chance :-)

I became very ill on the evening of December 13th--after it was all over, the symptoms all seemed to point to cyanide poisoning. It started quite suddenly after eating a burger, so I guess the meat must have been contaminated. The majority of the severe symptoms worked themselves out overnight, but the whole episode really took a toll on my body. It look a while to be able to be up and doing anything for even a few hours at a time, and that includes taking a shower, making and eating my meals, everything. So...not much other than daily necessities were happening. After a week or so, I could make it from 8am til noon or 1:00 before I had to lie down. Then, after another week, I could go til 3:00 or 4:00, but it was a stretch. By the end of the third week, I was making it to about 8pm, before my body screamed "SOFA, NOW!!!" My two college kids were home for most of this time, and they helped quite a bit.

However, right about at this point, it appeared an emergency was looming on the horizon. My 16 year old step-daughter could no longer live with her mother, and needed another option immediately. Her mother tried to lock her down at first, so we had no idea when the move might happen. But, there is just no holding a 16 year old kid who is ready to leave--it's not 'if', but 'when'. So, we figured we'd better clear out a room and get it ready for her. My kids helped me completely move about 3-4 rooms worth of stuff, then they had to go back to college. And my sweetie (step-d's dad) was already back to work. I was still not totally recovered, so all that physical labor was exhausting. Then, we still had to set up everything in the newly moved rooms. Really, the only one I've had time/energy to get done is the step-daughter's room so far. Doing that has required several shopping trips for furniture and organizational materials, but also for clothing. To give you an idea of the insanity she lived in, she came here with about 20 pairs of underwear, with approximately 14 of those being underwear we had bought her when she was living with us 6 YEARS AGO. Her mother claimed those panties "still fit", so she would not buy any new underwear. I'm going to let you take that perspective and extrapolate the condition of the rest of her clothing, belongings, and environment. Yeah. Not ideal, to say the least.

The step-daughter has also had to transfer schools, and because her mom dragged her feet for so long, the step-d missed the first week back at school after Winter Break. That put her behind in her classes, and she was already behind in class from last semester, because she just didn't have the support she needed at home, to get organized and get anything done on time. Plus, there were other complicating factors there that are too delicate to share publicly. The end result is that this very bright and talented young girl has essentially lived in chaos and stress, struggling to get her daily basic needs met. So, as you might imagine, her welfare has taken top priority at our house. And while there is still random fallout, as I expect there will be for quite some time for her, I think (hope?) we have worked through most of the "we have to drop everything and handle this right now" challenges of the transition. This means I can finally start stamping again--YAYYYY!!!

It seems kind of ironic that with all the focus we've put on organization and routine for the step-d, my stamp room is in shambles :-O So much for being a role model, eh? The piles on my desk honestly go back to December 13th. My plan for the rest of today is to get this all cleaned up, put away, and organized, so I can take you on a journey into the newly released Occasions Catalog, and a fun little promotion called Sale-a-Bration that has just started...stay tuned!

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~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

NEW Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals (Jan 28 - Feb 3)

Here are this week's Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals, revealed each Tuesday, and running through the next Monday:

Weekly Deals: Jan 28th thru Feb 3rd
Click the link to the right of any pictured item to see it in my ONLINE STORE




Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad #126985
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US



Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #125583
Regular Price: $6.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.21 US



Labels Collection Framelits Die #125598
Regular Price: $26.95 US
Discounted Price: $20.21 US



Flower Garden Embossing Folder #123113
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US



Pool Party Classic Pad Item #126982
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US



Pear Pizzazz 3/4" Chevron Ribbon #130011
Regular Price: $8.95 US
Discounted Price: $6.71 US



Winter Wonders Kit #132567
Regular Price: $9.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.97 US

If you see something go on sale on Tuesday, you head over to my ONLINE STORE to purchase it as soon as you can to have the best chance of getting it in stock, at the sale price. You may want to Subscribe to My Blog by Email to ensure you know which items are on sale, as soon as possible each week! NOTE: the deadline to have your order finalized for each set of Weekly Deals is 11:50pm MT each Monday night.

Be sure to check out these other Deals:
CURRENT SPECIALS
NEW & Online Only Products
Kits & Bundles (Many Bundles at 15% OFF Every Day!)

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

NEW Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals (Jan 21 - Jan 27)

Here are this week's Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals, revealed each Tuesday, and running through the next Monday:

Weekly Deals: Jan 21st thru Jan 27th
Click the link to the right of any pictured item to see it in my ONLINE STORE



Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit #130034
Regular Price: $28.95 US
Discounted Price: $21.71 US


Extra Large Oval Punch #119859
Regular Price: $16.95 US
Discounted Price: $12.71 US


Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons #127555
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US


Shaker Frames #124155
Regular Price: $4.95 US
Discounted Price: $3.71 US


Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402
Regular Price: $15.95 US
Discounted Price: $11.96 US


Epic Day This and That Washi Tape #131269
Regular Price: $4.95 US
Discounted Price: $3.71 US


Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad #131172
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US


Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template #129013
Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN

If you see something go on sale on Tuesday, you head over to my ONLINE STORE to purchase it as soon as you can to have the best chance of getting it at the sale price. You may want to Subscribe to My Blog by Email to ensure you know which items are on sale, as soon as possible each week! NOTE: the deadline to have your order finalized for each set of Weekly Deals is 11:50pm MT each Monday night.

Be sure to check out these other Deals:
CURRENT SPECIALS
NEW & Online Only Products
Kits & Bundles (Many Bundles at 15% OFF Every Day!)

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

NEW Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals (Jan 14 - Jan 20)

Here are this week's Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals, revealed each Tuesday, and running through the next Monday:

Weekly Deals: Jan 14th thru Jan 20th
Click the link to the right of any pictured item to see it in my ONLINE STORE

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

Neutrals Core'dinations Item 129956
Regular Price: $23.95 US
Discounted Price: $17.96 US
Basic Black 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item 130010
Regular Price: $8.95 US
Discounted Price: $6.71 US
Framed Tulips Embossing Folder Item 121809
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US
Chalk Talk Framelits Item 129983
Regular Price: $24.95 US
Discounted Price: $18.71 US
Calypso Coral Classic Pad Item 126983
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US
Alphabet Press Embossing Folder Item 130916
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: 5.96 US
Note Card Envelopes Item 131528
Regular Price: $5.50 US
Discounted Price: $4.13 US
Storytime Ensemble Item 127195
Regular Price: $19.95 US
Discounted Price: $11.97 US

If you see something go on sale on Tuesday, you head over to my ONLINE STORE to purchase it as soon as you can to have the best chance of getting it at the sale price. You may want to Subscribe to My Blog by Email to ensure you know which items are on sale, as soon as possible each week! NOTE: the deadline to have your order finalized for each set of Weekly Deals is 11:50pm MT each Monday night.

Be sure to check out these other Deals:
NEW Clearance Rack Blitz (up to 80% OFF!!! - Restocked Dec 27th)
CURRENT SPECIALS
NEW & Online Only Products
Kits & Bundles (Many Bundles at 15% OFF Every Day!)

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

NEW Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals (Jan 7 - Jan 13)

Here are this week's Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals, revealed each Tuesday, and running through the next Monday:

Weekly Deals: Jan 7th thru Jan 13th, 2014
Click the link to the right of any pictured item to see it in my ONLINE STORE





Borders Scoring Plate Simply Scored #126192
Regular Price $14.95 US
Discounted Price: $11.21 US




Classic Pad Soft Sky #131181
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US




Finishing Touches Edgelit Die #127010
Regular Price: $9.95 US
Discounted Price: $7.46 US




Houndstooth Embossing Folder #123134
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US




Marina Mist 3/4" Chevron Ribbon #130016
Regular Price: $8.95 US
Discounted Price: $6.71 US




Envelope Liners Framelits #132172
Regular Price: $26.95 US
Discounted Price: $20.21 US




Frosty Day II Digital Download Kit #128875
Regular Price: $9.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.97 US

If you see something go on sale on Tuesday, you head over to my ONLINE STORE to purchase it as soon as you can to have the best chance of getting it at the sale price. You may want to Subscribe to My Blog by Email to ensure you know which items are on sale, as soon as possible each week! NOTE: the deadline to have your order finalized for each set of Weekly Deals is 11:50pm MT each Monday night.

Be sure to check out these other Deals:
NEW Clearance Rack Blitz (up to 80% OFF!!! - Restocked Dec 27th)
CURRENT SPECIALS
NEW & Online Only Products
Kits & Bundles (Many Bundles at 15% OFF Every Day!)

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
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Friday, January 3, 2014

NEW Stampin' Up! 2014 Occasions Catalog Debuts TODAY!

It's HERE!!! You can begin ordering from the NEW 2014 Occasions Catalog TODAY! This catalog features even more great time-saving crafting Kits, and many of our popular Bundles you can grab at 15% OFF throughout the catalog period (Jan 3 - June 1).

You'll find several products in the catalog you can use for Valentine's Day and beyond, and you can supplement with these great Online Only Deals: Photopolymer Stamp Sets Countless Sayings 1 & 2, and our Whole Lot of Love Valentine Products! (the latter are available ONLY through January 27th, or while supplies last--so be sure to check them out NOW, before it's too late)

I will be featuring MANY of these products in upcoming posts (Santa was very good to my stamping room...lol), so be sure to stay tuned! You may want to Subscribe to My Blog Updates via Email, to receive my blog posts in your email Inbox as they are posted, so you don't miss anything fun. Hint, hint ;-) Until we meet again, let me leave you with some links to PDF documents relevant to the NEW Occasions Catalog:


Be sure to check out these other Deals:
NEW Clearance Rack Blitz (up to 80% OFF!!! - Restocked Dec 27th)
CURRENT SPECIALS
NEW & Online Only Products
Kits & Bundles (Many Bundles at 15% OFF Every Day!)

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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