Dachshund Love!

Happy Holidays - 5 more days to Christmas!  How are you doing on coming to the finish line?  I hope that you are enjoying the season during this 2nd wave of the pandemic.  This year will be different for all of us and we will need to come up with ways to connect with our loved ones and make a new tradition!  I will be delivering Lasagna to my mom and mother-in-law as they won't be making to our place this year.   Only 3 of us this year at our home for Christmas day, instead of the yearly 9.  My youngest in NYC isn't coming home due to the pandemic.  This is the 1st time in 27 years that we won't be together as a family.  It will not be the same without him.  I am so, so sad.  I know that I'm not the only one experiencing the disappointment this year.  

When I'm in a funk and this time it's been a big one - I turn to my craft room and get lost in creating.  I broke into a new stamp set available on January 5, 2021 from the new 2021 January - June Mini Catalog to look for inspiration.    

Dachshund's are my favorite dogs!  We had two happy little male dachshund's for many years - Shultz and Snickers.  They were our boys constant companions and my best buddies.  When I started my Stampin' Up! business this year, I was going to use Pink Dachshund Crafting as my logo/business name.  I eventually settled on just my name but used the dachshund in my logo.  When I saw this in the new 2021 - 2022 Annual Catalog, it had to be one my 1st sets I purchased.  This stamp set comes with 3 adorable dachshunds along with all sorts of accessories for them:  hats, bows, sweaters, and even the "tail wagging" notations!  I needed some "sunshine" so making these two lovers was just what I needed.  

Hot Dog

2021 January - June Mini Catalog

I used Smoky Slate cardstock to make a landscape card.  I used Basic Black for the card front.  I used two sheets of Rococo Rose Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper from the upcoming Sale-A-Bration catalog.  This paper pack has so many possibilities due to the Ombre patterns.  It comes in Bermuda Bay, Rococo Rose, Blackberry Bliss, and Granny Apple Green.  One side is patterned with odd shaped ellipses and the other side is plain Ombre.  

Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper

2021 Sale-A-Bration Catalog

I stamped all the elements with Black Tuxedo Memento Ink Pad and used Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Alcohol markers.  

Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack

Be Mine Stitched Dies

I used the black and white twine from the Playful Pets trim combo pack.  I embellished the card with 3 silver hearts cut with the heats cluster die from the Be Mine Stitched Dies.  Both of these products are from the 2021 - 2022 Annual Catalog.  I used the "I love you that's the long and short of it" sentiment on Whisper White Cardstock from the Hot Dog Stamp set for the inside of the card.  

I loved these little guys and can't wait to get back to making more fun cards with these adorable dachshunds.  What combo's of dogs and dog wear would you make?  

Reminder there are 15 days left to order from the 2021 August - December Mini Catalog.  

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GREAT YEAR-END CLOSEOUT

Click on the link above to view the products included in the closeout.  

A number of products are no longer available.  Some items sold out quickly like the Balmy Blue Glitter Paper and the Adhesive-backed Snowflake Sequins.  Click on the link below to view products that are no longer available prior to ordering.  

UNAVAILABLE PRODUCTS

There are a few products that will be carrying over to next year's catalogs.  Click on the link below to see which products are carrying over to next year's catalog. 

Carryover List

If you are interested in purchasing any of these products, please remember to use the December Host code for orders under $150.  

If you are on my mailing list, you should have received your 2021 January - June Mini Catalog in the mail.  I would love to hear what your favorite products are!  Please leave a comment below on what you think of the upcoming products.  

If you are not on my mailing list, you can request a catalog via my web site Request a Catalog Form.  You can also get to the catalog request form by selecting the Catalogs dropdown menu in the upper menu.  Select the Request a Catalog item from that dropdown and fill out the form.   

Sale-A-Bration Event begins on January 5 with the launch of the new 2020 January - June Mini Catalog.  For every $50 you spend, you get a free Level 1 product and for every $100, you spend, you get two free Level 1 products or one Level 2 product.  Oh and there are some great products to chose from.  I've received a few with my pre-orders and have already used one item in a project to share in my newsletter this week.  Some of the products coordinate directly with products in the mini catalog.  Great fun mix and matching products.  

I just opened my Beary Paper Pumpkin Kit today.  Bears - even Koalas!  They are so cute.  I am hoping to play with my kit Tuesday.  I'll post photos on Tuesday evening in my newsletter.  

The January Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit is perfect for your loved ones for Valentine's Day.  The kit includes enough supplies to create 8 cards with coordinating envelopes.  I purchased the add on kit with last week, and am excited to play with the 20 mini boxes with 24 die cuts/labels that coordinate with the kit.  Perfect to create something special for the loved ones in your life!  You can order from my online shopping page by selecting Kits > Subscriptions and then choose the 1 month subscription, or sign up for move in advance.   

Please remember to use the December Host Code when ordering - 4JAJX3VE.  

January Paper Pumpkin

I have this week off.  1st time in years that I've had enough time left at the end of the year, was looking forward to spending time with the boys.  So now I will have time to play with some more upcoming products to share with you next week!  

Have a fabulous Christmas - enjoy your loved ones and please stay safe and healthy!   and .... Keep on Crafting!

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