Polar Vortex

Here in the Chicago area, there's a Polar Vortex.  Don't know what it means other than REAL COLD!!!  Megan Glaros, the weather lady for Channel 2, says Barrow, AK is -5, an base in Antarctica is -9 and we are -17  Expecting wind chills between -40 and -50 today.  Since when are we colder than the Arctic Circle and the South Pole?!  This is what happens whenever we move -- coldest, most bitter temps in 20 years.  All schools are closed as are some businesses.  NW Indiana has closed the interstate to Chicago.  To give you an idea of what we are dealing with today and tomorrow, check out these area photos:

2014 Occasions Catalog

The 2014 Occasions Catalog is now available from January 13 to May 31, 2014.  Try our great new products.  Click here to view the catalog

Simple Thank You

Today's card is going to be mailed to Taiwan.  It was made to fit an already addressed envelope (I can't write in Chinese).  Finished card size is 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".  It's very simple so it won't weigh a lot for postage.

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches
Cardstock: Whisper White and Bali Breeze dsp
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Oval scallop punch

Snowy Day

We haven't been getting out of the house much this week.  It's been snowing continuously for two days and nights.  According to the weatherman, we got 18" of snow.  Somewhere under all this snow are two newspapers!

Sketch Challenge 469

Splitcoaststampers are back to doing sketch challenges again.  Here's the first sketch of the year:

Here's my version:

Stamp set: Roses in Winter, Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, and Perfect Plum designer series paper patterns

Ink:  Perfect Plum and Wisteria Wonder

Accessories: Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, and photo corners punch.

I had to make the card flat for mailing purposes.  It will be a birthday card for one of our January birthdays this month.

Weekly Deals

WEEKLY DEALS

There is no better way to start a new year than with a discount on some great crafting supplies! We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals. 

Happy New Year, Everyone! 

	Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies Item # 129021 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Circle Collection Framelits Dies Item # 130911 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Classic Pad Item #131171 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Silver Glimmer Paper Item #124005 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Fancy Fan Textured Embossing Folder Item # 127751 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Smoky Slate Embossing Powder Item # 129396 Regular Price: $4.75 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.56 US/$4.46 CAN
	Blue 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon Item # 125053 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN
	Regals Core'dinations Item # 129955 Regular Price: $23.95 US/$29.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.96 US/$22.46 CAN
	A Year in Review Photobook Template Item # 125743 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $14.97 US/$16.17 CAN

More Items Added to the Clearance Rack Blitz

More items are being added to the Clearance Rack today.  Remember, items are available while supplies last!  Click here to view clearance items

Here's a few of the must-have highlights:

• In Color Designer Series 12x12 Paper Stacks--8.79 instead of 21.95!
• Bravo Burgundy 8.5x11 cardstock for 2.79 instead of 5.95!
• 16 different 12x12 Designer Series Paper packs for less than half price!
• HUGE ribbon and button blowout!
• 5 different embossing folders for dirt cheap!
• Empty stamp cases for as low as .79 cents for a ten-pack!
• 5 rare retired punches you might have missed the first time!
• Super-cheap kits that will make perfect birthday gifts or rainy-day projects