Need a card for the man in your life or a male co-worker or friend? You don't necessarily need a "manly" stamp. Try putting together what you have in a non-frills way: Use some layering and a little distressing, add a bit of metal, and you end up with a card any guy would like to receive.

Remember, Valentine's Day is coming up soon!

* Paper: Amberley Grace (V-840, pg 22), Ivory Ultrasmooth Cardstock (V-222, pg 112), MM Cardstock (pg 113)
* Stamp sets used: Everyday Eclectic (T-2955, pg 26), Script Background (T-2898, pg 23), Decorative Corners (T-2940, pg 27), Curls & Swirls (T-2773, pg 24)
* Ink: Palette Burnt Umber (TT-218, pg 117), Cognac (TT-217, pg 117), Raw Sienna (TT-187, pg 117)
* Also used: Spiral Clip (F-83, pg 111), Distressing Tool (F-303, pg 121)

From The Angel Company (lightly edited for brevity):

After much thought and discussion, we have decided to return to an annual Inspiration Book and Catalogue, to be released this summer. This new catalogue plan will involve a "Base Book" which will be our core catalogue. This catalogue will be released on an annual basis each summer and will offer a variety of merchandise including our top-selling stamp sets.

To supplement that annual catalogue, two "magalogues" (cross between a magazine and a catalogue) will be released throughout the catalogue year...one during the fall and one during the spring. These magalogues will have a seasonal focus and will also introduce new products, including new hostess sets.

Therefore, as we prepare for our first Base Book to be released this summer, we enter a period of transition concerning our catalogues. A new 48-page magalogue will be released February 1, 2009. This magalogue will introduce a variety of new products. It will have stamp sets corresponding to the Spring/Summer seasons and will take the place of our Spring Supplement. The items in the current catalogue (fall/winter 2008) will remain in circulation until the new catalogue takes its place in June.

Also, back by popular request: Our stamp images will be printed at 100% in the new catalogue. Returning to an annual base catalogue allows us to do that. Stamp images will also be 100% in our magalogues.

I'm excited about the changes and hope you are, too!

And don't forget - you have until January 26 to order all T-coded stamps at 50% off! Now is the time to pick up your favorites!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and I wish you a craft-filled 2009!

I was away for the New Year holiday, so I'm a little late in posting this. But better late than never, because TAC^TM once again has some awesome specials for us!

* While supplies last, TAC^TM still has the Bella Flor SWIC™ paper on sale for only $10. I'm really surprised we still have this, because it's a spectacular price for some very pretty paper!

* The Wonderful Winter Wishes promotion is still going strong until February 2nd, 2009. Enjoy these wonderful benefits and rewards:

(Click on the picture to see the stamp sets!)

* Check this out: Through January 31 you can get this vintage TAC^TM set!

*And did I mention 50% OFF? I did! WOW - Look at these Spec-TAC-ular Savings! Through January 26, so don't delay!

NO Minimums! Get as many (T-coded) stamps as you want for 50% off! All I can say is WOW!

* And as always we have our January Stamp of the Month, at a special price this month with only a $30 purchase.

Need some new rubber for the New Year? Give me a call and I'll set you right up!

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday!

* Paper: Premium White Cardstock (V-290, pg 112), MM Cardstock (pg 113)
* Stamp sets used: Christmas Fun (T-1253, pg 101)
* Ink: Palette Noir (TT-220, pg 117)
* Also used: Prismacolor Pencils (F-15, pg 118)

It's like Christmas already - so much crafting goodness at great prices!

* Don't forget that the Double Dips (double hostess rewards, double GWP) ends midnight December 3rd. And with TAC, a qualifying order is only $100! If you want to take advantage of this special promotion, get your order in now!

* TAC still has the Bella Flor SWIC™ paper on sale for only $10, while supplies last.

* The Sydney™ Free for Fall special ends on midnight December 8th. If you love paper, this is a great deal!

* Have you looked at the Fall Supplement lately? You can still purchase stamps from the Supplement. Take a look at the nifty ideas in the project cards while you're there!

Now for the new December specials - yes, there's more!

* From December 1st, 2008 until February 2nd, 2009, enjoy these wonderful benefits and rewards with the Wonderful Winter Wishes promotion:

(Click on the picture to see the stamp sets!)

* And more stamps at fantastic prices with the Whimsical, Wintery Vintage Sets promotion: From December 1st-31st you can select any number of the following TAC™ or ©Mabelle R.O.™ vintage stamp sets released from the TAC™ archives for a limited time only!

(Click on the picture to see the stamp sets!)

* For the paper lovers out there, you can't beat this Feast of Fabulous Collections! From December 1st-31st take advantage of the "Buy One Get One Free" options on some of our FAVORITE TAC™ paper products:

(Click on the picture to see the paper collections!)

* And finally we have our December Stamp of the Month, at a special price for the month of December with only a $30 purchase.

Phew! I don't think December at TAC™ can get any better!