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Saturday, September 03, 2016

Stampin' Up! Candy Cane Christmas Stamp set

Candy Cane Christmas stamp set
Download a free copy of the new, Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog
25% off weekly Stampin' Up! specials during September

Stampin' Up! Candy Cane elements coordinate for Christmas delight

I used elements from both the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set and the Star of Light stamp set to create this card.

The new Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon from the Holiday Catalog is the perfect accent to this simple card.

The elements on this stamp set are embossed with white embossing powder. The layering was a snap using the Layering Squares Framelits. I love how the cuts are perfect and the tight tolerances give this card a professional look. I used multipurpose liquid glue rather than snail or fast fuse so that I could align the squares and images once I put them in place. Liquid glue gives you a couple of seconds toposition your elements perfectly before it take hold.

Stamps: Candy Cane Christmas, Star of Light (Sentiment)
Ink: Real Red, Versa-Mark
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Blooms & Crumb Cake
Accessories and tools: White embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon, Layering Squares Framelits, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, New Big Shot Platform, Precision Base Plate, Standard Cutting Pads

Stampin' Up Candy Cane Christmas coordinates to make this fast, simple card

Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog

Down load a free copy of the catalog for inspiration and ideas.
Place orders for new holiday products here.
If you wish list totals more than $99, consider joining Stampin' Up! to receive $125 worth of merchandise for $99 and demonstrator 20-25% discounts on future orders. Join the fun!
You can earn some extra money during the holidays and hand make your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards while having fun with your friends as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Get paid for doing what you love! If you sign up as a Demonstrator during August you can include Holiday catalog merchandise in your Starter Kit order.

Special offers Weekly during September

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Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends: http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Thursday, September 01, 2016

See the new Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog now

Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is here!
Video tutorials on new products
25% off weekly specials

Holiday Catalog is available for customer orders

I'm so excited that the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog is now available.

It is filled with inspiring samples and gift-giving ideas for all of the fall and winter holidays. You'll want a copy at your fingertips to start planning your holiday project now!

Single copies of the new Holiday Catalog - 143988

Download a free copy of the Holiday catalog now

By now, my customers have received their copies of the new Holiday Catalog. If you want a copy of the new catalog, you can download a free copy now, or add a copy of the 2016 Holiday Catalog to your next order; product number 143988.

You want to take a closer look at these videos on how to use these new products.

Cable knit embossing folder video

This new Dynamic folder creates deep, dimensional embossing impressions, and you'll want to see how to set up your Big Shot sandwich to use this new folder.

Cable Kit embossing folder - 143537

The Cable Kit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder was at the top of my list when I put in my catalog preorder earlier this month. It has already received heavy use in my studio as I've been working on samples using new Holiday projects.

Greeting from Santa & Detailed Santa Thinlits Die

This video shows one of the most popular new stamp sets and thinlit dies from the new catalog for Holiday cards and Christmas tags

Coloring Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper

This video does an excellent job of showing various ways of adding ink to show off the designs in the Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Limited Time Special Offers

We've heard you're missing the weekly special Stampin' Up! previously offered. For the next three weeks, Stampin' Up! is offering weekly specials. This weeks specials were timed perfectly to add to my Holiday order at a 25% savings. You'll save 25% on these select products, too. Watch for upcoming weekly specials. Place your order now at my on-line store.

Take a look at some of the great projects I've created with the Blossom Builder Punch, which I've posted previously, and it is one of the specials, above:

Blossoms made with the Blossom Builder, a 25% off special for the next week. Click for larger image

Quick Links

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends: http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Stampin' Up! Bunch of Blossoms and Sweet Sugarplum card

Blossom Builder Punch flower
Bunch of Blossoms and Sweet Sugarplum
7 short days until release of Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog

Stampin' Up! coordinates stamps, punches and papers

While I'm waiting for the new Stampin' Up! catalog to go live Sept 1, I've been using up scraps and left overs from other cards. Here's a card I created with the Blossom Builder Punch and Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper..

Stampin' Up! Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper and Blossom Builder Punch

I punched a tag using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, and then started layering the scrap of Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper on Sweet Sugarplum and Rich Razzelberry Card stock. Click for larger image.

Stampin' Up! Blooms and Bliss Sweet Sugarplum paper with Bunch of Blossm stamp set

I had flowers from another set of cards I made using the Bunch of Blossoms three-step stamp set and they worked perfectly with the color combination I chose for this card. The sentiment is also from the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set. It is stamped in Rich Razzelberry ink.

Stamps: Bunch of Blossoms
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Sweet Sugarplum (Stamped off), Sweet Sugarplum (full strength, Rich Razzelberry (Sentiment)
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Accessories and tools: Blossom Builder Punch, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, 3/8" Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jeweles

Bunch of Blossoms card set and treat holder

I think this new card makes a nice card set with the two previous cards I made using the Bunch of Blossoms. The previous cards and treat holder were described in an earlier post.

Are you ready for the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog?

Sept 1 --next week -- you'll see the new Holiday catalog full of great ideas for fall and winter Holidays projects.
My customers have already started receiving their Holiday catalogs in their mailbox from me.
For your copy of the new Holiday Catalog catalog, place a $25 order designating me as your demonstrator before September 1, 2016, and I'll send you a catalog.
You can earn some extra money during the holidays and hand make your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards while having fun with your friends as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Get paid for doing what you love! If you sign up as a Demonstrator during August you can include Holiday catalog merchandise in your Starter Kit order.
Or be ready to place your order September 1 from the new catalog and start your holiday projects. (Only 17 week ends to Christmas!)

Quick Links

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends: http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Monday, August 22, 2016

Stampin Up! Peaceful Pines Christmas Cards

Peaceful Pines Christmas cards
Sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog
Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin BOGO - Aug 11-Oct 10 2016

Peaceful Pines

While I'm waiting for the new Stampin' Up! catalog to go live Sept 1, I've been playing with the holiday sets from the existing catalog.. Today, I've pulled out my Peaceful Pines and Perfect Pines Framelits Dies to create a couple of Christmas cards.

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Pines in Sweet Sugarplum

I really like the fact that a three of the stamps include sentiments in addition to three other sentiments and several cut ornaments, packages and stars. This is really one of the best value sets for Christmas card creation.

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Pines stamp set and Perfect Pines Thinlits

I think I'm going to need to order more gold and sliver embossing powder as I'm really liking the look of this card. I'm going to try it in Silver, next. The new 3/8" Sugarplum glitter ribbon (available Sept 1) is so easy to work with. I doubled the ribbon on the bow. There's a gold enamel star in the gold foil star on top the tree

The sugarplum layer is embossed with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder.

Stamps: Peaceful Pines
Ink: Versa-Mark
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, Gold Foil Sheets, Sweet Sugarplum
Accessories and tools: Gold enamel star, Metallic Sequin Assortment, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Perfect Pines Thinlits, 3/8" Sugarplum Glitter Ribbon, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Gold Stampin' Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Precision Base Plate, New Big Shot Platform

Peaceful Pines on Brick

I had a bunch of left over embossed pieces from the card above and decide to make a quick card from the additional pieces. This card uses the lovely, luxurious 4/8" Satin Ribbon. It feels so nice and ties so easily (although I really miss our wide ribbons from years past). This card uses the Brick Wall embossing folder as well as the Peaceful Pins stamp sets and coordinating Perfect Pines thinlits die set.

Peaceful Pines with Gold embossing

A few sequins from the Metallic Sequin Assortment complete this card

Sentiments are included as part of the Peaceful Pines stamp set

Stamps: Peaceful Pines
Ink: Versa-Mark
Paper: Heavy Whisper White, Rich Razzelberry,

Accessories and tools: Metallic Sequin Assortment, Perfect Pines Thinlits, 3/8" Gold Satin Ribbon, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Gold Stampin' Embossing Powder, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Precision Base Plate, New Big Shot Platform, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool,

Click for a larger image to see the details of both Peaceful Pines cards.

Paper Pumpkin BOGO

Buy your first month at $19,95 and get your second month free!

BOGO Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

The Offer:
Two Paper Pumpkin Kits for the price of one when you use promo code “BOGO” at MyPaperPumpkin.com. Between August 11 and October 10, subscribe and you will pay full price for the September kit and get the October kit free. Subscribe between September 11 and October 10, your first kit will be the October kit and you will get the November kit free.

I love how fast these kits go together. Pinterest is filled with great Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin kit ideas, including many alternative ideas for using each kit, so you'll never be at a loss for using your kit.

Paper Pumpkin its include papers, inks, and stamps to make a different projects each month.

Paper Pumpkin is perfect if you love to make hand made projects, but don't have a lot of room to house all the great products from the Stampin' Up! catalog or don't have the time to create your own projects. This is just what you need and you can decide each month to order future kits or suspend for that month.

The Details:

IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if you do, the offer is void. You can put your subscription on hold or cancel after the first two full months.

After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Offer ends October 10, 2016.

This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.

Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.

Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit)

Have you seen the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog?

Next week -- Sept 1 --you'll see the new Holiday catalog for this year's fall and winter Holidays. Some of you have already received your copies in the mail. And Demonstrators have already placed pre-orders for their favorite sets so we'll have samples ready for you to see as soon as you can order from the new catalog.
Holiday catalogs will arrive in your mailbox shortly if you order from me.
For your copy of the new Holiday Catalog catalog, place a $25 order designating me as your demonstrator before September 1, 2016, and I'll send you a catalog.
You can earn some extra money during the holidays and hand make your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards while having fun with your friends as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Get paid for doing what you love! If you sign up as a Demonstrator during August you can include Holiday catalog merchandise in your Starter Kit order.
Or be ready to place your order September 1 from the new catalog and start your holiday projects. (Only 18 week ends to Christmas!)

Quick Links

Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

Want to purchase at a discount? Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% or more.

Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.

Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!