Now for the 'Good Stuff'- Stamping of course

Hi again, Gosh it's nice to be able to post again!
While I was out of commission a few of our favorite companies were busy...I had some catching up to do.

New Spellbinder Embossing Dies
As many of you know, Spellbinder released some great new embossing dies this summer. The new line is called 'Pendants'. These are very unique, and a bit smaller than some of the larger ones we're used to...Perfect for card making, photos and jewelry. If you play with Fimo or Sculpey, they've got some wonderful clays that would look lovely with the imprints of the embossing dies. I'm looking forward to experimenting with them. You don't need the Wizard to use these dies, They work great with the Sizzix Big Shot and Provocraft Cuttlebug!
Also released, to co-ordinate with the Pendant Embossing Dies are some great new borders! I can't upload any pictures as I'm currently 'posting' from 'the road' while Gord's driving (I finally got an Internet stick when I had surgery in Calgary, to keep up with the emails, as Gord brought the motorhome to Calgary and camped there for the last month I was in the hospital, so there was no one at home). Isn't technology something...wow! Now I shouldn't get so far behind with posts, Smiles. Because I'm online this way I don't have any pictures of the new embossing dies on my laptop, so to see these great new products, visit Spellbinders Website www.spellbinderpaperarts.com I've ordered them in and expect them to arrive this coming week and will be putting them on my website at the beginning of the week so you can see them.
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a273/integritydesigns Please contact me to reserve yours, I've been told by the Canadian Distributor that they have had trouble keeping them in stock, so I'm not sure how many I'll be getting.

New Cuttlebug Releases
Also newly released in August (right on time, I must say) is Provocraft's new Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Card-making Combo's and dies! I have to say they are everything I was expecting them to be! Gorgeous and unique! Harlequin and Celtic Knot Embossing folders didn't arrive at the distributor's warehouse and we're still waiting for them...why does it seem the ones I'm especially looking forward to getting don't arrive, :o( But, on the bright side, the ones released are great! I've run out of a couple of the new Embossing folders, but they are on their way from my Distributor and I'm expecting them to arrive next week with the Spellbinders Pendants and Borders, so we don't have to wait long.

Also, Did you hear the great news from ProvoCraft? Last winter we were told the 'Lace Tree' A2 Embossing folder was discontinued. I have to admit I was 'choked', as I had sold my last one, and I was going to order one for myself, as it was one of my favorites and I had so many plans for it for my Christmas Cards this year. The Good news....It's coming back! It is scheduled to arrive at the Canadian Distributor's this week! (Guess who has ordered some more, lol). So, if you couldn't get one, now's your chance. If your local Stamp store doesn't have it in stock, contact me and I'll make sure you get one in time to make your Christmas cards. (barring any unforeseen circumstances)...I've learned not to make definite promises, lol.
To see the new Cuttlebug releases from August, visit my website and check out their 'album' (on the Left hand side of the screen) http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a273/integritydesigns
I really like the new Card Making Kits as they are very 'generic' and can be used in so many different ways, I'm not limited to 'just' birthdays, etc. These are very unique.

Have you seen the new products that 'Shimmerz Paints' has released? Check out www.shimmerzpaints.com They released some great sprays as well as new types of Shimmery Paints. I'm going to be placing an order with them, as I've heard their new products are as shimmery as their 'Shimmerz Paints and Blingz'. Remember, these paints will dry on Vellum as well as acetate, glass and acrylics!
To make sure you get the colors and paints etc that you'd like, email me with your order and I'll make sure to include your paints in my order.

I'd better close for now, but I wanted you all to know that I'm 'catching up', and the Cuttlebug products are in stock and of course I have a very large selection of Spellbinders Embossing dies, as well as the new ones that are on their way. Generally speaking, all of the products you see on my website are in stock. Don't forget to email me your orders, as there is no Shopping Cart online as of yet.
Thanks for visiting,

Elaine

Spellbinder New Releases Taking pre-orders- Enter for Free Spellbinder Embossing die

Well, the last 'sneak preview' for the Spellbinder 5th Anniversary blog party was shown today! That was quite the line up of amazing embossing dies that will be introduced at CHA in Anaheim at the end of January! (again, this year, something came up and we could not go again, sniff, sniff...)
Nestabilities, mega-nestabilities, embossing dies, Frames, Borders and dies!!! Wow, there were all types of new embossing dies offered! All sizes and shapes- and to think we may have them in our hot little hands fairly soon! I've been told that Spellbinders will be shipping out the new releases at the end of February. Heck, the way time has been flying lately, that date will be here before we know it!
I've been asked which of the new releases were my favorites....that is a difficult question, as they are all so different. I think it would be easier to ask...which of the borders do you like the most? or "Which of the nestabilites do you like best?".....and I'd still have a hard time deciding. With each embossing die (or set) released, I found myself thinking that was my favorite, then the next day came, and the last one was 'bumped' into second position.

Spellbinder pre-orders and
Special for Blog Readers! Free Spellbinder embossing die package!!

I have put all of the new dies that will be released on my Photobucket online catalog, click on 'Spellbinder New Releases' on the left hand side of the screen.

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a273/integritydesigns/
All of the details (sizes, etc) are there (There are one or two that sizes were not given on the blogs, but I'm doing my best to find out the exact sizes)

I have two Canadian Suppliers for Spellbinders. One of them has asked me to place my pre-orders by tomorrow. I will place orders for a few of everything from them. The other supplier hasn't given us a final date for placing pre-orders (meaning you will be Guaranteed to receive your order, barring a manufacturing problem until they do, (and at that time I'll post the final pre-order date in the blog....)
I'm taking pre-orders until January 31 for the new Spellbinders products that will be released. Place your order now!! If my second supplier contacts me and tells me I have to have my order in earlier, the Pre-orders that have been made by then will be placed. Don't take any chances, and risk being disappointed, get your orders in!

Remember, members of the Preferred Customer Program will receive an 'instant' 5% discount' off all pre-orders placed! so make sure you get your order in, in time!
If you have any questions about any of the spellbinder products, please contact me by email.

First Integrity Rubber Stamps Blog Reader Special of 2009!

When you place your Spellbinder pre-orders (Before January 31) Tell me you read my blog and want to be entered for the Blog Reader Special.....For EACH New Spellbinder embossing die set you order, your name will be entered for a draw. This is for PRE-Orders ONLY!
The winner will receive a FREE Spellbinder Embossing die set. Maximum value $29.95 CAD.

So, if you are a Preferred Customer, and read my blog, You'll receive 5% off your order immediately, and each $ spent will count toward Customer Reward certificate for free products; and your name will be entered for a Free Spellbinder embossing die set! (One entry per item ordered!)
The draw will be made January 31.
You can see the online catalog at the Photobucket site and you can email your orders and questions to me (email address is in sidebar)

You may have noticed.....I finally did it.....my picture is finally on the blog, lol.....I'm one of those people who is always taking the pictures.....and I really don't have any pictures of myself.

Connie from 'Shades of stamping' was here visiting a month ago, and she took some pictures while she was here, and I decided to share one with you.
My little friends in the picture are always beside me, whether I'm working on the computer or working in the studio. (Some of you may remember the incident with Isaac and the Worn Lipstick Distress Embossing Powder!)....It doesn't matter where i am in the house or yard, Angel and Isaac are close by, so I guess it is rather appropriate they are also in my blog.
Have a great day, and remember to tell me when you place your pre-order that
You 'Read my blog and want to enter the Blog Special Draw!!