Get ready for Stampin' Up! Black Friday Extravaganza -- Starts tomorrow, Nov 21

• November 5,2016 OnStage
• 2017 Occasions sneak peek
• Nov specials - Download the BLACK FRIDAY Online Extravazanza list now! 

Occasions sneak peek at OnStage

So much has happened over the past few weeks!  Over November 5 weekend, I drove from Houston to Kansas City for Stampin' Up! Nov 2016 OnStage.  We saw the new Occasions catalog coming out to customer Jan 4 along with the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  We made samples using new stamp sets and dies, swapped cards, and saw demos and more samples of the new sets from the Stampin; Up! Occasions catalog for 2017!

OnStage attendee bag and free stamp sets during prize patrol and for attending

We made these cute Valentine samples.

Sealed with Love stamp set from new Occasions catalog - available Jan 4

Then we made these awesome birthday cards with a new die set and stamp set that I've fallen in love with:  The Balloon Adventures set and the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlit Dies.  

This is the front using new Party Animal Designer Series Paper

Inside of card using the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies

These new items will be available January 4, 2017, but if you want to order them Dec 1, sign up as a demo today and you’ll be eligible to pre-order new products from the Occasions Catalog starting December 1. This would make a great Christmas gift for yourself, and you’ll get a 20% discount on future demonstrator orders as well as qualify for Sale-A-Bration gifts (one for every $50 you spend – with your Dec. 1 order, too)! Customer sales period begins Jan. 4.

Stamps: Balloon Adventures
Ink: Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Emerald Envy
Paper: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Party Animal  Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Party Animal Embellishments, Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies, Standard Cutting Pads, Thin Die Adapter, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

The display boards at the Stampin' Up! Nov 2016 OnStage events showcased the entire new Party Animal Suite, which will be available Jan 4, 2017.  I'm already making more samples with the early order demos who attended OnStage were able to place as one of the benefits of attending OnStage.  OnStage locations have already been announced  for April 8, 2017.  I'm trying to decide weather to attend San Diego, CA; Shreveport, LA; or Savannah Georga.  There are also OnStage local events planned for Minneaplis, MN and Richmond, VA as well as Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand...(hmm I've got a lot of American Express points accumulated and I've always wanted to visit New Zealand...  I'm glad I've got time to decide!)  Where do you plan to attend?

Stampin' Up! Party Animal Suite - Available Jan 2017

Party Animal Designer Series Paper from the Party Animal Suite

Party Animal Suite Emeral Envy Taffeta Ribbon, Washi Tape,and Balloon Pop-up Thinlit Dies

I'll preview more samples from the new catalog over the next 45 days, so sign up to receive my blog (in the right hand column of my website) to see these sneak peek previews from Occasions catalog 2017.

OnStage was a great time to see past friends and meet new friends! Occassion catalogs, previewed by demos at OnStage, will be mailed to cutomers who have placed orders with me in the past 6 months in mid to late December.  

To see swaps from the Kansas City OnStage event, check out the photo section of my Meetup Site.  If you're looking for Thanksgiving and Christmas ideas,  I received some great swaps using items from the current Holiday Catalog and the main catalog that will inspire you to get creative. Handmade holiday cards are one of the most meaningful treats you can send your friends and family during the holidays. 

November Specials

New, Stitched from the Heart Framelit: During November, Stampin' Up! coordinating stamp sets that work with the Stitched from the Heart Framelit Dies are 25% off.  Stitched from the Heart Framelit Dies are a new product scheduled for the June 2017 catalog release -- but they are available to us today!!  See all the coordinating stamp sets on sale through November 30.  (GREAT Prices on many of your favorite Holiday sets!)  

• Stitched Shapes Framelits available beginning November 1, 2016
• November 1-30, 2016, select stamp sets 25% off
• Ordering Deadline (25% off stamp sets)'  November 30, 2016, by 11:50 PM (MT)

BLACK FRIDAY Online Extravaganza.  Nov 21-28, save up to 40% on the first day and last day of this event.  The first day and last day of this sale will include sweet 24-hour sales, with some items only available whle supplies last.  

• Discounts range from 10 - 40% off.  

• Items include punches, stamps, Paper Pumpkin Kits and refills, Projet Life Card Collections and Acscessory Packs, 6" X 17" Gusseted Cellophane Bags, Embossing folders, Designer Series Paper, Accessories like Mica Flakes, Mini Tassels, and Mini Gingle Bells, White Gift Boxes, Framelit sets, Baker's Twine, Designer Buttons, and the Gift Bag Punch Board and Gift Box Punch Board!!!!!  Gift Bag Punch Boards and Gift Box Punch Boards on sale Nov 21 only -- don't miss these!!!

• While some retiring holiday products may be discounted during the retiring list promotion in December, no discounts will be greater than the discounts being offered during BLACK FRIDAY Online Extravaganza.

• Several items are sold as bundles, and discounts are only available if the bundle item number is used.  

• If your order if over $150, you'll earn additional rewards. 

• Select 2-day shipping when you place your order to ensure you have time to use your new stamps before the Holidays.  Or stock up for next year!

• See the Deals Now! Download the BLACK FRIDAY Online Extravaganza sales list and start planning your order today so you'll be first in line tomorrow to get these great savings!

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.

• Black Friday Online Extravaganza Product list

• Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

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 

Current Promotions

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Stampin' Up! Haloween Scenes

• Halloween Treats
• Spooky Fun
• Two more weeks for buy three get one Free Designer Series Papers

Halloween Scenes Edgelits Die

I can't believe its almost Halloween already.  FOr some reason I skipped fall and started making Christmas Cards when the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog came out.  I was determined to get an early start this year.  Now I'm playing catch up on Halloween!

Internet blogs and Pinterest have been filled with cute ideas for Halloween treats and card.  Today's Halloween ideas are cased with a bit of my own flair added to make them mine.

This cute little box is perfect for holding a few Dark Hershey Kisses.  The original idea came from the www.chicnscratch.com blog.  

I changed up the bow, used a different sentiment and banner from Sweet Home stamp set and matching die and added a bat from the Sweet Home set.  The box is covered on four sides with Designer Series Paper from the Halloween Nights Specialty pack.  The bat and the banner are popped up with dimensionals.

Stamps: Sweet Home Stamp Set (Sentiment) and bat
Ink: Black Staz-On
Paper: Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Halloween Night Baker's Twine, 1/8" Handheld cirlce punch, Standard Cutting Pads, Thin Die Adapter, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, 

The card is cased from www.bettygillespie.stampinup.net  It uses the stamp and die set bundle, Soopky Fun Stamp Set, and Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies. It has a most unusual die cut as the card opens at the die cut fence.   This photo (below) gives you an indea of how small the little treat box is as it sits next to a 5-1/2 X 4X1/4 standard card

Stamps: Spooky Fun Stamp Set
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Smoky Slate, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Basic Gray
Accessories:  Halloween Night Baker's Twine, Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies, Standard Cutting Pads, Thin Die Adapter, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, 

Buy 3 Get one Free

Perfect time to stock up on those badly Designer Series Papers you know you'll need to Fall and Holiday projects.   Order before Oct 31.

Free Download of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog 

• Down load a free copy of the catalog.  It includes great ideas and inspiration for your holiday projects. 
• Join Stampin' Up! and buy your Stampin' supplies at a discount!  Consider joining Stampin' Up! if your Wish list totals more than $99. Receive $125 worth of stamps and products when you join for $99.  Hand make your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards while having fun with your friends as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. 
• Be a Hobby demonstrators or build a business -- your choice!

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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!

Donna Ross

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 

Current Promotions

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World Card Day Blog Hop with Stampin' Up! Products

• Welcome to World Card Day Blog Hop
• World Card Day Specials
• Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin BOGO - until Oct 10 2016

It is World Card Day, and you can make this project and other listed at the links below at the World Card Day Hop with current Stampin' Up! products.  You are currently on my blog, Donna Ross from Stamped Sophisticates.  There's a list of names at the end of these card instructions you can use to hop to other blogs for some fantastic ideas for using Stampin' Up! products.

Let's get started.  This card is very fast and can be used for a make-and-take or as a card for a Christmas card class.  It can easily be stepped up to a more detailed carding using other elements from the Christmas Magic stamp set that coordinate with this snowman image. Also, you can easily change the colors on this card to any of the current catalog InColors with their matching ribbons.  Additional sparkle can be added by using the Wink of Stella pen, but I chose to keep this card simple.

Below is a single image of the card.  Click the image for a closer look.  Although this is a fairly simple card, the dry embossing and layers provide a lot of texture.  Also check the World Card Day specials from Stampin' Up! below to save on the 2016-2018 In Color card stock specials, which includes the Flirty Flamingo cards stock.  All 5 of the In olor card stock can be used to make these cards and each color also has coordiating ribbon.

Christmas Magic Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Christmas Magic (142116-wood; 142119-clear)
Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black (Archival)
Paper: Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White
Accessories:  Flirty Flamingo 3/8" Raunched Ribbon,  Aqua Painter Layering Circles Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Holly Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Standard Cutting Pads, Thin Die Adapter, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

Here's a stepped up version of this card with a different color combination.  The addition of the trees from the Christmas Magic stamp set give it just a bit more flair without much more work.  I cut out a mask to cover the snowman before stamping the trees.

Stepped-up version using the trees from Christmas Magic along with the snowman

This card uses Cucumber Crush as the accent color for card stock and ink for the trees, and 5/8 " Cucumber Crush ribbon (141429) from the main Stampin' Up! catalog

Visit these blogs, too, for additional ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  Its a great time to pick up new ideas for your Fall and Holiday projects. Happy Card Day!

Check out other Christmas card ideas on this blog by going to the Home bustton at the top of the page and scrolling through entries on this blog.

World Card Day Specials from Stampin' Up!

Stock up on Card Making items on Special between Oct 1-5.  Just in time for creating your fall and holiday projects, these specials are available now.   Click here to order, beginning Oct 1.  These prices are good only during the Word Card Day special dates.

Specials on the Stampin' Up! clearance racks

Updated items on the Clearance rack are up to 60% off.  New items have been added, including some of the wonderful retired Photopolymer stamp sets that Stampin' Up! used to sell as a test before adding Photopolymer sets as a permanent offering in the yearly Stmapin' Up! catalog.  Check out the items at great prices as they are only good until gone!  Items include several Halloween and Christmas items.  See items here.

Special Paper Pumpkin Kits BOGO (buy one, get one)offer

BOGO Dates: Aug 11–Oct 10, 2016

Just 10 more days to get this Offer:
Get two Paper Pumpkin Kits for the price of one when you use promo code “BOGO” at MyPaperPumpkin.com. Subscribe now, and your first kit will be the October kit and you will get the November kit free.


These kits go together fast.  And 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 kits include papers, inks, and stamps to make a different projects each month.

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.  You can decide each month to order future kits or suspend for that month.

Important Details:

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)

Subscribe

Want to receive this blog in your in box as soon as its released?   Subscribe to my blog.  Go to the right hand side of the page and leave your email address so you receive my posts as soon as I post.

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!

Donna Ross

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 

Current Promotions

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs

Lovely Lace Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!

• Lovely Lace cards in Pink Pirouette
• New Photopolymer stamp sets on Clearance Racks
• Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin BOGO - until Oct 10 2016

May Flowers Framelit and Lovely Lace

I used a technique of inking the Lovely Lace Embossing Folder with a brayer before running it through the Big Shot to create this card.  Then I added the May Flower Framelit flower over the top of the brayerd image. 

The card was difficult to photograph.  It came out looking like a shade of Peekaboo Peach rather than Pink Pirouette.  The color is actually Pink Pirouette with the sentiments stamped in Mellon Mambo. I originally tried Basic Black, and then I tried Rose Red for the sentiments, but Mellon Mambo was my final choice with Pink Pirouette images.  Basic Black overpowered the card and Rose Red seemed too faded.  Mellon Mambo added just the right amount of pop.

I used three different sentiments, all from the Rose Wonder stamp set.    I also cut both a Whisper White and a Pink Pirouette flower using the May Flowers thinlit die, and then offset the white underneath the Pink Pirouette layer to give the flower a bit of dimension.  Without the Whisper White layer, the flower seemed to blend into the background image.

Lovely Lace Embossing Folder brayed with Pink Pirouette ink on Whisper White card stock created this effect

Click for larger image to see details of the Lovely Lace Embossing folder and the May Flowers Thinlit

This photo (above), shot at a different angle than the other cards captured the true Pink Pirouette colors of the original card best.  Click for a larger image to see the details in the double flower.

Click for larger image

Here is a shot of all three cards together.  Depending on how the light hits each card, you see different shades from Peekaboo Peach to Pink Pirouette, even though all three are the same Pink Pirouette.  This is shot in nature daylight.  Anyone else have difficulty photographing Pink Pirouette?  

Stamps: Rose Wonder (Sentiment)
Ink: Mellon Mambo, Pink Pirouette
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Accessories:  May Flowers Framelits,  Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Standard Cutting Pads, Thin Die Adapter, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Brayer

New specials on the Stampin' Up! clearance racks

Updated items on the Clearance rack are up to 60% off.  New items have been added, including some of the wonderful retired Photopolymer stamp sets that Stampin' Up! used to sell as a test before adding Photopolymer sets as a permanent offering in the yearly Stmapin' Up! catalog.  Check out the items at great prices as they are only good until gone!  Items include several Halloween and Christmas items.  See items here.

Download a copy of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog for free!

• Down load a free copy of the catalog.  Use it for ideas and inspiration for your holiday projects. 
• Consider joining Stampin' Up! if your Wish list totals more than $99. Join Stampin' Up! and receive $125 worth of stamps and products for the holidays and hand make your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards while having fun with your friends as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. 
• Hobby demonstrators can get in on this $99 special and then receive discounts on your future purchases over $150.

Special Paper Pumpkin Kits BOGO (buy one, get one)offer

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 kits 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.

Important Details:

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)

Subscribe

Want to receive this blog in your in box as soon as its released?   Subscribe to my blog.  Go to the right hand side of the page and leave your email address so you receive my posts as soon as I post.

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!

Donna Ross

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 

Current Promotions

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs