Koolau Hugs

Been much too long

2014-04-27T21:37:00.001-07:00

Hi Stampers ... if any of you are reading this. Sorry - life has been just too hectic ... the day job has completely taken over my life ... since last summer I've been consistently working 12 hours per day and sometimes as much as 18 ... Things have improved though- new management and much happier teams. I wish I had more hours to blog away here ....

Classes are on hold till at least June ... I just returned from a trip to see Cait in Baltimore ... here's a few of my favorite pictures ....

Holiday Ideas

2013-11-17T19:27:00.000-08:00

It's the CUTEST little holiday sleigh! I'm taking orders now for Christmas .... this little sleigh makes a perfect holiday party favor, girl's night out club trinket, a little something for the office ladies, or a thoughtful treat for a favorite teacher. At only $4.00 each you can get one for all your favorite friends! Quantities are limited - email me asap to order for Christmas.

And for more holiday ideas be sure and hit the craft fairs this year ... here's my schedule for starters. Hope to see you soon.

Classes will be starting up again in January! It's been tooooo long!

Been gone soooo long!!!

2013-10-26T20:07:00.001-07:00

Sorry gang ... Been immersed in potholder creating ... and work has been a challenge ... 14 hour days all the time ... so not much time for anything else. But Stampin' Up! has tons of awesome promos hitting right now ...

My fav - starting Oct 29 and runnung through Nov 30 - 30% off digital products from MDS!! YAY
and here's more .... (there are links to these promos on the left side of my blog)

25% off 25 stamp sets - this is an awesome deal ...

Pop n place - Cute cute cute tag making bundles - I will have some of these available at my craft fairs this year - order today or pick up one later ...

Card bases in basic holiday colors are now available - precut and scored....

And last but not least - $25 in extra hostess money (freebies) on orders over $250 - collect up a couple friends and order soon - this offer is good only through Oct 31st.

Check out the links on the left .... contact me if you have any questions!

Digital!!!!

2013-07-20T22:00:00.000-07:00

My digital relasp (LOL) started with my friend Lilah needing help to do a baby shower guest memory/sign in page ... sure came out cute I think

Then we did the favors for everyone .... matching of course ....

And then she needed thank you notes ....

Those came out so nice I just kept creating more !!!

The boy version

Safety pin girl

Safety Pin Boy

And then I just kept on rolling .. cept I switched to sympathy cards ...

I'm on a roll for sure!

Join me one day in the digital World !!!! No mess and super easy!

Designer Paper Sale!

2013-07-02T22:11:00.001-07:00

Look what's on sale at Stampin Up! Just in time to start planning for the holidays ... get your deals while they last! Fun Fun Fun

August's class will be my holiday special .... Christmas is right around the corner - get started on those holiday cards!!! Don't delay ... spaces are limited!

YAY YAY New Catalog!! And a new promotion!

2013-06-01T22:53:00.000-07:00

My sidebars will be updated soon but for now .... here's a link to the new catalog!
For a hard copy, come to class ... or come to our huge Open House - June 22 at the Food Bank...
More details to follow.
Here's the link ...
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx

And here's the promotion ... need some words? These are 3 great greetings sets and the best part? 25% off!!! Check them out using the link above... and don't wait toooo long to order!

GRAB YOUR GREETINGS PROMOTION

Sale: 25 percent off three of our greeting sets!
No limits and get them on any order type (workshop, customer, demonstrator, or online).
Dates: May 31-June 30, 2013

Sale Price	Retail Price	Description	Item
$17.96	$23.95	Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132070
$13.46	$17.95	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126707
$14.96	$19.95	Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132085
$11.21	$14.95	Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126457
$21.71	$28.95	Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	128706
$15.71	$20.95	Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set	122497

Sale Sale Sale

2013-05-19T23:34:00.002-07:00

Clearance Sale – Stampin’ Up!

Friday May 24 6:00-9:00

47-201 Hui Akikiki Place, Kaneohe

PARKING IS STRICTLY ON THE STREET. DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE LANE.

Gigantic clearance sale – 4 demonstrators participating

$1.00 basket, 2 for $1.00 basket, half price goodies … if it’s on sale we have it!!!

New catalogs available ….

Catalog credit night …. For every $40 purchased from the sale tables you will receive a $10 credit. Credit MUST be redeemed that night for new catalog purchases ONLY. Credit will not be honored after May 24.

Make-n-takes …. First come-first serve …. Come early to be sure you get a chance to make something!

Light refreshments – also first come first serve ….

Friends welcome! Bring as many as you want.

Free goodie for every new (someone we don’t know) friend!

RSVP not required – walk ins welcome. Don’t miss your chance!

May's Classes

2013-05-05T23:58:00.002-07:00

Pictures from May are on the "paper" tab ... check out what we did if you weren't able to join us ...
and don't forget to RSVP for the retirement party!

RETIREMENT PARTY TIME!!!

Stampin' Up!'s retiring many things from the

2012-13 catalog ...

May 24th Friday 6-9 pm

Cathy Daimon's house

Shopping and more shopping

Make'n'Take

NEW catalogs

Special deals

Light refreshments

RSVP required by May 19

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 24th....

Retirement Party!

2013-04-28T22:33:00.002-07:00

RETIREMENT PARTY TIME!!!

Stampin' Up!'s retiring many things from the

2012-13 catalog ...

May 24th Friday 6-9 pm

Cathy Daimon's house

Shopping and more shopping

Make'n'Take

NEW catalogs

Special deals

Light refreshments

RSVP required by May 19

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 24th....

Craft fair this weekend

2013-04-21T22:08:00.001-07:00

Join us at the Moanalua Craft Fair this coming Saturday from 9-3 (supposed to start at 9 but people come and shop from 8 onwards!) Lots of new potholders and trivets to choose from. Sandy will be with me with her towels ... come visit us!

Don't forget to check out my April class cards on the paper tab ... and sign up for May's classes!

Here's two of my favorite pictures from Oregon .... Joanne's Fabrics

And the Siuslaw river - blocks away from Mom's new little house

Hope to see you soon!

Back to potholders

2013-04-06T18:27:00.001-07:00

Had a great trip to Oregon ... hung out with Kerry and Ryan over spring break then Mom and Matt came to Portland ... Matt enjoyed the zoo a lot! And still found lots of time for fabric shopping!!

The STASH .....

Kerry, Earl, Ryan, Matt and Mom

Matt and his VooDoo donut!!

Ryan and Kerry

Lots of new things coming from Stamping up ... here's a couple ...
Color groupings being updated ..... with the new catalog (available June 1st)

FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SHIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPING
this weekend only!!!

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can't wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here's your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We've bundled it with the coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!
Dates: March 15 - May 30, 2013

Price	Description	Item #
$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899
	Spring Surprise Bundle (Spanish; clear)	133897
	Spring Surprise Bundle (French; clear)	133898

What if you or your customers already have the punch? Don't fret! Just buy the set!

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090
	Variedades Stamp Set (Spanish; clear)	131682
	Médallions séduction Stamp Set (French; clear)	131616

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.
Look beyond the bundle
Show your friends how easy the stamp/punch combo is to use on note cards, gift tags and simple thank you cards - encourage them to add cardstock, note cards and adhesive to their order so they are set for whatever card emergency may come their way.

New from Stampin Up - This and That

2013-03-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

Enter to win a FREE trip to San Diego from Stampin Up! Click on my link below to enter

http://bit.ly/108KwId

THIS AND THAT

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.
See it.
Sell it.
Talk about it.

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

AND LOOK - A SUPER FABRIC SALE starts on Monday!!!
Don't miss out!

Make A Difference today!

2013-03-07T23:41:00.001-08:00

Help the American Cancer Society ... support Kerry in the Relay For Life at Pacific University!
I think we all know at least one person who has been affected by this disease ... make a difference today!

Copy and paste this into your browser and you will be routed straight to Kerry's donation page ....and for every $20 donation made on her site I will give you a $5 credit - good towards your next class fee or apply it to your next order! If you prefer, you can redeem the credit for 5 handmade cards .... your choice!

https://secure.acsevents.org/site/Donation2?idb=803135683&df_id=1010547&1010547.donation=form1&FR_ID=48446&PROXY_ID=31672884&PROXY_TYPE=20

Thank you!! And here's a bonus ... a new card for you to enjoy (and make!!) If you don't need sympathy cards change the words ... this would be a great birthday or thank you card!

Wedding Card

2013-03-03T18:58:00.000-08:00

Hi Stampers!
My friend Hazel is getting married. She said her colors were light pink and white and asked if I would design an invitation for her .... here is it! She was very happy with it .... it has a vellum page on the inside for the actual invitation and an interior pocket to hold an RSVP card.

Be sure to check out the paper page to see the cards from my March stamp a stack class!

Something different

2013-02-24T15:22:00.000-08:00

Baby shower coming up so I had to take a break from pot holders and cards ... and sew up these cutesy giraffes ..... organizers for little Connor .... they both are really white ... lightning in the toy bucket was a bit off .... giraffe is done in fleece. Softee stuff!!! Glad this is done!

Sneak Preview

2013-02-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

Here's the official sneak peek (these are the cards for class) at my special sympathy class for April - and for those who don't need sympathy cards, I will have "other" words at each table so you can turn them into thank you or birthday cards .... you can mix and match however you would like.

Coming Soon .... special class

2013-02-10T18:56:00.000-08:00

March's classes are filling up quickly, don't wait - sign up now to reserve your space!

And here's a sneak peek ... coming in April - not my normal stamp a stack ... I am not able to hold class on my normal weekend but I have scheduled this class for April 19 and 21. Friday and Sunday just like normal. This class is not on the "auto signup" so everyone needs to sign up with me. Take outs will be available.

Class is a sympathy card only class - you will make 12 cards 3 each of 4 different designs - each one features a different style or technique. I will have stamps available to change these into either thank you or even birthday cards if you do not want sympathy cards. Take out kits will be done only as sympathy cards.

The photo attached is a sneak peek only - cards may change - but you will be able to see and take pictures of a whole bunch of cards ... I'm on a roll!! Don't miss out ... email me today to sign up for class .... hope to see you soon!

February's class

2013-02-02T23:56:00.000-08:00

Check out the paper page to see what we made in class this month. Everyone loved the cards! Sign up soon to join us! Next classes will be Mar 1st and 3rd.

Have to share this cutie pie invitation with you ..... my friend Francine is going to be a grandma in a couple months and her daughter Kelsey made these invitations .... Kelsey LOVES details and it sure shows in her awesome design!

Here is the outside of the invitation

and here's how it opens up ....

Sooooo cute and so much work! Awesome job Kelsey!

Stampin Up has a new promotion for Valentine's Day ... head on over to my Stampin' Up! website for more details. Click on Stampin Up at the top of my blog!

Paper Pumpkin

2013-01-30T21:21:00.001-08:00

Brand new from Stampin' Up! ~ Paper Pumpkin!!!

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone can enjoy!

Get Started

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting My Paper Pumpkin and click Get it.

Then select me (Cathy Daimon) as your demonstrator .

Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!

Here's the details:

Each month SU! will send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
SU! will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

Don't wait! Nothing to loose ... unleash your creativity!

Potholders coming back into stock!!

2013-01-26T18:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!
We are ahead of the game this year ... potholders will be back up on Etsy. I've figured out how to keep Etsy stocked even during the craft fair season. And figured out how to NOT drive myself crazy adding and taking them down from the site ...
So go check them out! Click on the Etsy link at the top of the page ... or click on the fabric button for pictures too!

February's card class is right around the corner ... I'll be making the packets up this weekend! If you missed Feb's class don't delay and sign up for March!

Saleabration is in full swing at Stampin' Up! Free product galore!!

Welcome Friends!

2013-01-19T23:24:00.001-08:00

Do you like the new look? Thanks to Once Upon a Blog I have a new blog look and new, coordinating Facebook and Etsy pages .... I love it. They are all tied together. Changed up everything ... labels for potholders and such too! Now I just have to figure out how this new blog works ... different tabs for different parts ... click around and enjoy your visit! Please save this address (or sign up for updates ... ) I will no longer be using HugsKissesandStamping as my blog address.

Be sure to click on the paper tab ... no updates yet in fabric.

Have you checked out Stampin' Up's new Paper Pumpkin program? Great idea ... super fun stuff delivered right to your door. You cancel whenever you want and / or even put a hold on the program for a month or two or three ..... link on the left side bar. It's gonna be FUN!!

Saleabration is coming in just 3 more days! If you haven't gotten a catalog shoot me an email ... will get one to you via email.

BEST OF 25 YEAR STAMPS

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

s a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Click on the link on the left sidebar for more details!

2012-08-08T23:21:00.000-07:00

Whhhhoooooeeeeeeeeeeee Finally a TIMELY post!! August's classes have just finished and they Holiday Treats were a BIG HIT ... nice to have a little something for friends and family at holiday gatherings. Here are ideas for all three soon to be holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and of course Christmas.

Holiday Treats Class
Skinny Treats:

Halloween Cupcake Stick (excuse the naked cupcake!)

Rosette Favor Box

Thanksgiving Treat bag (goldfish match so nicely!)

Elegant grunge for Halloween!

Topper treats for Christmas and Thanksgiving!

AUGUST SPECIALS .... don't delay - valid only through Cathy Daimon. Not valid on line. Deadline to order, Aug 29! Specials may not be combined. Don't delay!!

Order $50 worth of Big Shot accessories and get an embossing folder free!

Place a $50 order and get a silicon craft sheet free! ($5.95)

Place a $75 order and get a free embossing folder! ($7.95 or less)

Place a $100 order and get a free pack of designer paper! ($10.95 or less)

Place a $125 order and get any stamp set valued at $14.95 or less for FREE!

Place a $150 order and get ONE of the FREEBIES above FREE PLUS $25 to spend on catalog items!!

MDS ... a big update is coming ....

2012-07-28T21:58:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up is bringing out a new upgrade August 1st. (YAY) AND there will be a great SALE on MDS products in August too. You don't want to miss out. If you haven't tried MDS yet you are missing out on the best digital scrapbooking program around. Look at a few things I've whipped up lately ....

My friend Patti is gonna be a grandma soon. I told her we should do an activity at the shower and create an album for her daughter. This will be a hybrid album since I did a couple pages in MDS ... I'll be busy helping during the shower - no time for me to make pages .... so here are baby Samuel's first two digital pages.

While Patti and I were planning the album for her daughter, little did she know that her children were planning a surprise 30th wedding anniversary for their parents! So I took a Stampin' Up! 8x8 photo album and covered it in fabric for her ... and did a front page for her too.

The party was awesome - they were really surprised. So then I asked for a family picture and created this page for the back of her book ....

She is an English teacher and wrote a wonderful thank you letter to everyone. I asked for the letter and created pages to feature the letter. She mentions everyone! It was awesome.

See what you are missing if you aren't using MDS????? Sign up today for a free 30 day trial! Check out my website for more details.

www.cathydaimon.stampinup.net

Have fun!!!

Oh my it's JULY!!!

2012-07-22T15:54:00.000-07:00

My oh my .. .where has the time gone??? May came and went, June flew by and July is on the way out and I have not posted at all this month????? What is wrong with me??? Busy? Yup ... you got it - like we all are! The girls both came home in May ... and in no time Cait was back in Baltimore - two weeks are toooo short. She had a great time at home though. Hit that beach just about every day.Kerry (and Ryan) are both home from college for the summer. And Kerry is working hard on making hand sanitizers and cutting potholder pieces for me .... (actually, both girls were cutting potholder pieces) Now I have to sew them all!!!

Here's some cards from June .... Kerry needed a first birthday card and I had just seen Norine do a cute card with a gift card pocket attached ... changed it up a bit and here's the result ....

This was the original - used this for my June new catalog make n take ...

Here are the cards from June's Stamp a Stack class .....

And FINALLY ... a year later I finished the two gigantic quilts that were ordered. They were created from aloha shirts and muumuus ... talk about a memory quilt!!

Her two sons are over 6 feet tall ... and the quilts will cover them and then some.
Enjoy!

2012-05-06T21:56:00.000-07:00

May is sure starting out busy ... hope you found all your Mother's Day gifts, if not, check out my Etsy Shop for the cutest potholders and trivets ... great for any Mom (including you!)

Here's a picture of our booth at the Moanalua Craft Fair ... it was a winner ... potholders (as usual) were very popular!! Pillowcases too!

Here's the cards from this month's Stamp a Stack class - new catalog hits the street June 1st ... be sure you get your favorites before they are gone!

Kerry comes home in about 10 days and Cait will be right behind her! FULL HOUSE ...

YAY

Hope to see you soon ....