Thursday, August 30, 2018

Stampin' Up! Snowflake Sentiments stamp set

  • Stampin' Up! All is Bright Designer Series Paper
  • Stampin' Up! Snowflake Sentiments
  • August Bonus Days: Earn $5 for each $50, Redeem in September

Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek


While I've been highlighting stamp sets and papers from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog, I would be remiss if I didn't point out that the Stampin' Up! Annual catalog includes several wonderful Holiday stamp sets that work with items from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.   Additionally, the holiday sets in the Annual Catalog can be ordered in August and earn you coupons to spend September 5 when Holiday catalog merchandise becomes available.  More about August Bonus Days Below.     
  




Today I paired the Snowflake Sentiments stamp set from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog with one of the new papers from the All is Bright Designer Series Paper pack from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  Its such a simple card, yet so elegant in real life.  The Metallic Edge Ribbon adds just the right amount of sparkle.

         

   

Directions for today's card:

  • Sahara Sand basecard  
  • Next layer is Very Vanilla
  • The ornament print is from the All is Bright Designer Series Paper pack and will be available September 5.
  • The sentiment is stamped in Smoky Slate on a Very Vanilla circle die cut using the Stitched Shapes Framelit.  Sentiment is popped up on Dimensionals
  • The bow is Very Vanilla ribbon with a Metallic Gold edge, called 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon and its available in the Annual Catalog. I love this ribbon's versatility.  You can make it almost any color using your Blends alcohol-based markers to coordinate your ribbon with almost any color cardstock 
  
   
This is one of the cards you'll be able to quickly recreate when you're rushed during the busy holiday season, yet want to send a classy card to your friends and family to show your care enough to hand make a holiday greeting. 




Recipe:

Stamp: Snowflake Sentiments
Ink:  Smoky Slate 
Paper:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, All is Bright Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Stitched Shapes. Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals
  


To order current items, go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.  Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek Holiday catalog items will be available September 5.


Price: $110.00
Price: $10.00
Price: $7.00


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Bonus Days End August 31



Never heard of Bonus Days?  It's where you earn a coupon for $5 for every $50 you spend August 1-31, 2018.  Then redeem your coupons in September when the Holiday Catalog is released, September 5.

What can you purchase in August to qualify for Bonus Day coupons?  Today's stamp set, Snowflake Sentiments, and other Holiday stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Annual catalog, pg. 94 - 103.

Another great way to earn Bonus Day Coupons is to order the new-style ink pads introduced as part of the 2018 Color Revamp.  Order ink pads in all the new colors introduced June 1 and save 10% over purchasing them individually.  

Order all of the new colors stamp pads introduced in June using item number 147161, and earn Bonus Day coupons by ordering before August 31.  Then, redeem your coupons to order a couple more ink pads in your favorite colors in September, stretching your savings even more!

  
New Color Assortment Stampin' Pads - 10% off (147161)


You can combine your order for the New Color Assortment stamp pads (item 147161) and your Halloween Paper Pumpkin Kit (item 137858) along with other Stampin' Up! items and receive Bonus Day coupons on your August order.  Be sure to keep the email you receive from Stampin' Up! with your Bonus Days coupon numbers safe.  They will not be reissued.  Hurry!  Only 2 more days to earn Bonus Coupons,  Ends August 31.  

  

    


To Order:   


1.  Orders over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. You select free merchandise from the current catalogs to add to your order.  You can also purchase hostess sets with a $150 order.

2.  If the purchases on your Wish List are over $100, the $99 Starter Kit is one way to save on your purchase today.  And save even more on future orders.  You can order $125 worth of product for your $99 starter kit.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your Wish List as a demonstrator, and start saving 20% on your purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Contact me, and we'll work through your starter kit order together. 

3.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.  Let me know if you need an Annual Catalog or the upcoming Holiday Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, give the September kit a try.  It's a special Halloween treats kit.  Order by September 10.

Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Stampin' Up! Blizzard Thinlits Die Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek

  • Stampin' Up! Dashing Deer and Detailed Deer Thinlits
  • Stampin' Up! Blizzard Thinlits Die
  • Last 3 days to earn Bonus Coupons on your purchases

Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek


We''ll, as hard as I try, I just can't stop making Holiday cards.  At least this one is a Winter card rather than another Christmas Card.  Today I created a card that made use of two of new Dies available in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies and Blizzard Thinlit Die.  I know this is a "busy" card, but it was so much fun to put together this little deer scene.  Now that its finished, I think I'll try it in different colors.  I like the colors in this card, but I want to see if I can make it "pop" a little more.  
  




The card I created is mostly Whisper White on a Pool Party background.  The background of Snowflakes was created with the Blizzard Thinlits Die and then some of the snowflakes from the die were used to accent the center oval frame created with the Layering Ovals Thinlit Dies.  The whole card is a little out of my comfort zone (too busy, blue background, no ribbons/bows ...gasp), but I like the results.         

    
Click on this image for a closeup of this card's details.


     

Here's what you need to make this card.   

Directions for today's card:

  • Thick Whisper White basecard  
  • Next layer is Pool Party
  • Use the Blizzard Thinlit and die cut a snowflake layer out of Whisper White; layer over the Pool Party layer
  • Then create a 1/2" Whisper White frame covering the Pool Party layer
  • Using the Layering Ovals Die, create a Whisper White Oval frame.  Line the bottom with two strips of Sparkle Glimmer paper  Attach the Glimmer paper to the Whisper White Oval frame with Mini Glue Dots
  • Die cut two deer using the Detailed Deer Thinlits out of Whisper White.  Add one deer to the edge of the frame.  Add the other inside the Sparkle Glimmer Paper.  Attach to the Glimmer paper with Mini Glue Dots 
  
   


  • From the Dashing Deer Thinlits, die cut the 4 edges out of Whisper White and adhere to the edges of the card
  • Use two of the snowflakes  from the Blizzard Thinlit Die to embellish the edges of the Oval Frame  
  • Add a few Clear Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the center of the snowflakes and flowers




Recipe:

Stamp: Dashing Deer (Sentiment on Inside of card)
Ink:  None 
Paper:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Pool Party, Sparkle Glimmer Paper
Accessories:  Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Detailed Deer Thinlits Die, Blizzard Thinlits Die,Layering Ovals Thinlits Dies, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Take Your Pick Tool  


To order current items, go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.  Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek Holiday catalog items will be available September 5.


Price: $110.00
Price: $10.00
Price: $7.00


Stay up-to-date with card ideas, by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram.

I would love to be your Demonstrator if you don't have one!  Need a Holiday catalog?  Contact me and I'll put one in the mail to you if you live in the US.

Paper Pumpkin Halloween Fun - Order by Sept 10



Hard to find time for paper crafting fun?  Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin has just what you need -- a frightfully delightful kit in a scary-cute special edition box.   So if you have friends and neighbors who love Halloween, now is the time to order your own and a few extra Paper Pumpkin kits to make handmade Halloween paper crafts without the fuss.  Order item number 137858 for this exclusive Halloween kit and special box.

  


Order the Halloween kit by September 10, here, to receive the Halloween kit.  

You've probably guessed already, but there are no tricks in this kit, just treats--treat packaging that is.  If you're wild about Halloween, you'll want this kit.  As with every Paper Pumpkin kit, the kits can be repurposed.  For instance, you can add cardstock and make cards with your kit contents.  Paper Pumpkins monthly kits includes exclusive products with the prep work done.

Every kit includes:

- an exclusive stamp set that you can use over and over  
- at lease one classic Stampin' Spot arrives with every kit 
- new subscribers receive a Paper Pumpkin clear block (size D)

Paper Pumpkin is an incredible value!  In addition to sending you an exclusive stamp set and ink spot, everything you need to make awesome projects is included.  Some months it's cards, next month it might be home decor, gift packaging, and more.

Its flexible.  You can order a subscription for one month, 6 months, or 12 months and you can suspend for a month or cancel at anytime. 

Since all the prep work is done, the projects take a shorter time to complete, making it the perfect on-the-go craft.  

Heading out of town?  Grab a kit to put together during your downtime.  Each monthly project fits in one little box so you can take it anywhere.  

Stampin' Up! shares a video on its YouTube channel to quickly demonstrate how to assemble each kit.  Its published about the time your kit arrives in your mail box.  For more ideas, check out alternative ideas for using your kits on Pinterest,

Don't wait!  Order your Halloween Paper Pumpkin Kit today!  

Bonus Days - Do you want ink (pads) with your order?



What can you purchase in August to qualify for Bonus Day coupons?  The new-style ink pads introduced as part of the 2018 Color Revamp would be a great August purchases.  And it will  qualify for Bonus Day coupons.  Why not order ink pads in all the new colors introduced June 1--and save 10%  

Never heard of Bonus Days?  It's where you get a coupon for $5 for every $50 you spend, Aug 1-31, 2018.  Then redeem your coupons in September when the Holiday Catalog is released, September 5.  

Order all of the new colors stamp pads introduced in June using item number 147161, and save 10% over purchasing them individually during August.  Then, redeem your coupons to order a couple more ink pads in your favorite colors in September, stretching your savings even more!

  
New Color Assortment Stampin' Pads - 10% off (147161)


You can combine your order for the New Color Assortment stamp pads (item 147161) and your Halloween Paper Pumpkin Kit (item 137858) along with other Stampin' Up! items and receive Bonus Day coupons on your order.  Be sure to keep the email you receive from Stampin' Up! with your Bonus Days coupon numbers safe.  They will not be reissued.  Hurry!  Only 3 more days to earn Bonus Coupons,  Ends August 31.  

  

    


To Order:   


1.  Orders over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. You select free merchandise from the current catalogs to add to your order.  You can also purchase hostess sets with a $150 order.

2.  If the purchases on your Wish List are over $100, the $99 Starter Kit is one way to save on your purchase today.  And save even more on future orders.  You can order $125 worth of product for your $99 starter kit.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your Wish List as a demonstrator, and start saving 20% on your purchases.  Need help building your shopping list? Contact me, and we'll work through your starter kit order together. 

3.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.  Let me know if you need an Annual Catalog or the upcoming Holiday Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, give the September kit a try.  It's a special Halloween treats kit.  Order by September 10.

Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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