I just heard that phase II of Decor Elements, Stampin' Up!'s new product line of vinyl rub-ons used for home decor, is going to be available to the public on October 1st along with the new Holiday Mini Catalog and the Sizzix Big Shot.  I saw some of the phase II Decor Elements at Convention in July and they are AWESOME!  Some of them will come in colors now instead of just black, chocolate, or white.  I already know that I am definitely going to order some of the flower images in green and pink to jazz up my stamp room walls.  By the way, I am taking two pieces of card stock--So Saffron and Certainly Celery--to the hardware store to get paint for my room this weekend.  I'm really excited about this room makeover!  Demonstrators will be able to pre-order the new Decor Elements on September 15th, so as soon as I get my hands on them, I will photograph them to show you on my blog.

My new Sizzix Big Shot arrived yesterday.  It is a VERY cool new tool.  I am new to die cutting machines, so I am not brand-loyal to another company's machine, and I can't offer a comparison between the Big Shot and other machines.  But, after testing it out today I can say that I LOVE it and I know that I will get lots of use out of it.  Because I tend to be a teeny bit on the compulsive side (and impulsive side, to), I couldn't just buy one or two dies and try them out.  Oh, no, I bought LOTS of dies and I am like a kid in a candy store.  I can't wait to try them all.  I will make some things (don't know what yet--just "things") and post them here so you can see a few of the endless creative possibilities that the Big Shot could provide for you.

 And finally, the Holiday Mini Catalog is coming out soon, and you can order from it starting October 1st.  I have seen the Mini Catalog, and it is total swoon material.  Not only are there really cute Halloween and Christmas stamp sets and Designer Series Paper, but there is A LOT more.  You can make your own calendar using the Create A Calendar Kit.  You can decorate you windows, walls, or anything else you want to with  Snowflake Shimmer Decor Decals.  The adhesive on the backs of them is repositionable, so they can be moved if you want to place them somewhere else.  There are two neat kits for making your own Christmas Ornaments, which I plan to use with my Girl Scout Troop.  And there are die-cut FELT SNOWFLAKES!  I can just see them already on scrapbook pages or cards, too.  Help!  I want it all! 

Anyway, if you would like your own copy of the new Decor Elements II brochure or the Holiday Mini Catalog, all you have to do is send me an email at lauren@stampinwithlauren.com and ask for one.  I would be happy to send you a free catalog as long as you plan to place an order within 30 days of receiving it.  It doesn't matter if you are in Massachusetts (like me) or Missouri or Alaska.  I will send you a catalog right away. 

Have a great holiday weekend, and thanks for visiting!

Lauren   :)