I have had to make a difficult decision to step down as a TAC Angel. I'm starting school again to get my bachelor's degree, and I just won't have time, and since the divorce, I really can't spare the expense of running the business. To help offset the college costs, I'm selling a bunch of my stuff...

if you would like a picture of something, just let me know. I have scanned most of the sets listed under the "Retired TAC stamp sets:" and they are posted at the bottom of the post...
Remember it's all on a "first dibs" basis...
Most prices are 1/2 off of original, unless it is new, then it is the original price, but there is NO tax. If you need me to mail it to you, I would appreciate it, if you would pay the postage.

Brand New TAC stuff:
1 - Tea Break Chipboard book pg 110, $3.50
6 - 5" x 7" Album Tin pg 111, $6.50/ea


Current TAC stamp sets:
Count Your Blessings pg 93, $8
Squiggle Lady Bugs pg 51, $4
Happy Trails pg 84, $5.50
Party Time pg 69, $4
Hello There pg 59, $5.50 (the girl has been altered to not have her hand in her face. this set comes with a micron pen to draw in the missing lines)
Family, Food, & Friends pg 93, $4
Holiday Magic pg 97, $8
All Occasion Icons pg 75, $10
Trendy Greetings pg 63, $10
Mini Occasions pg 49, $4
Fanciful Flowers pg 27, $8
F is for Family pg 19, $4

Also in the current catty:
KAI 7.5" Scissors pg 123, $18
Tote-ally Cool Tote (in Pink) pg 108, $20
Essential Glue Pad pg 123, $6 (only used once)
Brilliance pad Galaxy Gold pg 118, $4
Brilliance pad Platinum Planet pg 118, $4
2 - Versamark Pad pg 118, $4/ea
VersaMark reinker botte pg 118, $2
Pallette Ink Pads, $3 each (noir (black), french lilac, moulin rouge, bourdeux, prussian blue, seascape, jardin moss, belle rose)
Pallette Nior (black) reinker bottle pg 119, $3
StazOn Opaque, cotton white, reinker bottle pg 118, $5
X-Static bag pg 122, $2 (used when embossing)

Retired TAC Stamp Sets: (if you would like to see the images, let me know)
My Inspiration $10
Delightful Daises $4
Plaid Background $4
Camp Out $5
Bitty Babies $8
Just so Sweet $5
Artsy Elements $8
Happy Heart Day $4
Happy Summer $5
So Splattered $4
Fall Sampler $8
Coolest Snowmen $8
You're a Treat $5
Easter Sketches $3
You Words $2
Birthday $2
July Summer Limited Edition $2
Back to School $5
Lion $2

4 CD cases of Various Images mounted on cling $2/ CD case (images are mostly past GWP's, booking stamps, or "oopsies". Some are from unknown companies)
1 box of wood and foam mounted stamps $10 (@ 20 stamps of various images. some are SU!, there is one small alpha set, and lots of words/phrases)
Stampin Up! wood mounted paint brush flowers $4
Stampin Up! New/unmounted Too Terrific Tags set of 6 $4
SU! Oh, So Lovely mounted on creative cling $4
SU! So Many Sayings mounted on creative cling $4

Other cool stuff I picked up along the way:
SU! Spritzer $5 (use it with markers to "spray" ink on the paper)
SU! Punches: Spiral bind $8, Small Flower $8, Snowflake $8)
Lever punches by EK success (small) flower and circle design $4 for both of them
Marvey Uchida lever punch of a postage stamp $10
Box of various button style punches $6 (22 punches in all, two are large)
Stamp-a-ma-jig $2
Sizzex Sidekick with 7 sizzlets dies $12 (bottle, diaper pin, "baby", baby head, butterfly #2, flower & leaves, flower & stem)
Embossing powder .3 oz jar $1.00 Black
Heat Tool $2
SU! NEW Stampin' Store containers $3
Speedball Rubber Brayer $6
Coluzzle Package $50 (2 swivel knives, mats, nested oval, nested square, nested circle, Layered alphabet upper and lower, bubble alphabet upper, squared alphabet upper, PLUS 14 small templates with various images [these are very rare])
Memory Makers Tag Maker with round and square tag frames and the template $5
Ellison Big Shot Die Cutting System with LOTS of dies/extras $175
(machine, 4 cutting plates, 1 reg. platform, 1 multipurpose platform, 3 Ellison embossing plates [6 designs], rubber and mat for embossing, 6 Fiskars embossing plates [12 designs], 2 embossing folders "Bridal Shower" & "Friends", 1 Cuttlebug swirls embossing folder, 2 thick cuts tag dies, 15 Sizzex Thick cuts dies [lg. circle, tag scallop, film strip, flower layers #3, doll body, wild card & frame, shaker box, lady bug, maple leaf, tag set, tag traditional combo, dingbats #1, bookplates, puzzle maker, tab rectangle]) This ONE machine with the multipurpose platform will cut with ANY brand of die and emboss with ANY brand of embossing folder or plate!

Magazines:
11 issues of Card Maker Magazine $15
10 issues of various titles such as Paper Works, Paper Kuts, Stamp It!, etc. $15
4 issues of Paper Made Easy $5

I told you there was a lot! and there is probably more that I have yet to uncover...

Remember, First Dibs gets it... so let me know soon!

Click on the picture to see an ENLARGED version:

Double Rewards!!

The Angel Company really knows what us stampers like... FREE STAMPS! So during March and April, Hostesses and Customers will enjoy double the rewards...
Contact me to schedule your workshop!

We have also just released the Spring Supplement catalog, which features the Crop-A-Dile II "Big Bite"... Now you can add those eyelets ANYWHERE on a 12" x 12" page, even the middle.


Contact me to find out how you can get this great tool and other items for HALF PRICE!

Click here to see the whole Spring Supplement catalog!

The Best Baby Gift...

They do take some time to create, but I have found that a ready made scrapbook is the most appreciated baby gift.
Awhile back, Paula Kay Bourland had a project for us that included a clipboard and 8" x 8" pages, one for each month of the year. I later recreated the project but without the clipboard and with an 8" x 8" album as a gift for a friend who was expecting...
Each page has a seasonal theme, and room to insert a 4" x 6" photo. Therefore, all the parents have to do is choose a snapshot taken in that month, tape it in, and when the year is up, they have a book of "Baby's first year"... month by month. Here are some examples of the pages:



As I said, they do take some time to make, but as much as my friends have enjoyed them, they are definitely worth it!
I hope this inspires you to make some very unique and creative gifts. Remember, that you can adapt this idea for weddings, pregnancies, school years, etc.

Love is in the Air!

And here are a few more Valentines ideas!

The always popular, Frappuccino bottles! If you love those drinks as much as I do, then you will never run out of quick and easy last minute gifts! I love these bottles for the ease and versatility. Each one has it's own personality and they can be filled with nuts, trailmix, goobers, or any other small candy that your loved one has a "sweet tooth" for...

Have some bland boxes? Give them some bling by covering them with designer papers and adding cute and crafty embellishments.
These really add an extra special personal touch to your loved one's gift...



And last, but not at all least, are Altered Items! Picture frames, calendars, clipboards, suit cases, planners, bulletin boards, rolodex, flower pots, the list goes on and on!
One of my favorite things to do is look for the clearance items at Wal-Mart or Target (the dollar spot is great!) that may be boring or even scratched, take them home and give them new life. Before you have that garage sale, look around at your items, and think of how you could "make it better"... or when your neighbors have garage sales, take those .10 cent frames and turn them into a "million bucks"!

Thanks for visiting, I hope it made you smile!

Happy Creating,
Cori

Wow, where did January go? It seems that the older I get, the faster time goes by... and I don't think I like it. I spent all weekend in my craft room, and as a result, I have cute things to share with you, so look for several blogs over the next week! I'm gearing up for Valentines day, so to start off, I thought I would share these valentines pop-tops...
I love any project that involves recycling! I know that these guys are showing up everywhere, but I first learned of them from Liz Aguilar at a team meeting... Thanks, Liz! Just use the Pampered Chef ©, can opener on the bottom of the tin to get to the product that came in the can. (My son loves the peaches and mixed fruit, so he keeps me stocked on empty tins!) I wash all my tins in hot soapy water and let them dry completely. After decorating, fill the tin with wrapped candy or place other food inside a poly bag. Once filled, I use a non-toxic adhesive to glue the bottom back on. For these, I used TAC's 3D Crystal Effects, and it worked like a charm. (Make sure you give them plenty of drying time)

Thank you for visiting, and Happy Creating!

Happy Thursday!

I LOVE to give gifts! It is my first "love language"... it's how I express affection to my friends and family.
Lately I've gotten on a mini-scrapbook kick, and I've found that they make excellent gifts! Here is the latest in my mini-scrapbook projects: the 5" x 7" Accordion Tin
H106 $6.95


For my finished tin, I used Rustic Chic Wing It! papers and the Happy Trails Stamp set. The tin comes with two protective cardboard pieces and I used them as the front and back of the accordion. I hope you enjoy viewing it as much as I enjoyed making it!

Product Feature: Tea Break Chipboard Book

This sturdy little chipboard book is a great way to show off your talents and photos with friends and family. It is approximately 4 3/4" x 5 1/2", and has 10 pages including the covers. And the best part is that it is only $3.50! Need a different size? No problem. We also have the Coffee Break Chipboard book, (2 3/4" x 5 3/4", $3.95) the Mini Chipboard book, (3" x 3", $1.95) and the Tab Chipboard book (5" x 7", $4.95)
This is my finished product. I used Mulberry Meadow Soar With It papers and embellishments. There are also several stamped accents. It features pictures of my kids and loved ones who are truly "My Inspiration"!

Other supplies I used: Modge Podge, Palette Inks, Brilliance Inks, various ribbons and punches. Feel free to contact me with any questions, and thanks for visiting!
(Click the pictures for larger images)

New Tool: Bind-it-All

This wonderful new tool is now available through the Angel Company! Create spiral bound projects of all kinds with quality O-wire binding. The punch can handle chipboard, coasters, cardstock, acrylics (1/8" thick), even thin aluminum or mdf wood!



Here is the project for the Creative Club this month, (Thank you, Lisa Somerville!)

These Flapbooks can be made in all sizes and any number of pages. If you are interested in finding out more about this project or the Bind-it-All machine, please contact me!