Last Week of Sale-a-bration

Sale-a-bration is the once a year sale that SU has that lets you pic a FREE stamp set or accessory from the SAB catalog for every $50 (pre-tax & ship) purchase. It's the bet time to get your stamps because, who doesn't like FREE stuff??  It's been going on for a couple months now and is about to come to an end on March 31st. 

There are so many wonderful fun things to choose from in the SAB catalog, definitely something for everyone.

Aren't these samples cute?

 Along with the Free goodies, there's another fantastic deal.  Paper Pumpkin, the once a month stamp kit in  a box sent to your door, is discounted when you purchase a 3-month pre-paid subscription. You'll pay only $55 for a three month subscription AND that purchase qualifies you for a FREE SAB set! Not only that, but PP just shipped their 1,000,000th kit and is adding a FREE stamp set to the April PP kit so if you order now, before March 31st, you get a bonus in April's kit!!

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE...

Yes, if you join SU during SAB, you will get to pick $155 worth of stamp products for only $99! That's $55 worth of stamps for FREE! It's a great time to become a SU demonstrator, whether you want to be a hobby demonstrator or sell part or full time.

You can download your catalogs on the blog here, by clicking on the catalog images here. If you want to check out the deals go to my website here.

I'll post some pics of some cards from SAB sets later today. Come back to check it out!
Happy Stamping,
T

SU's annual Online Extraveganza starts Monday, November 23rd and runs through November 30th! It's a great time to stock up and save. With Christmas around the corner it's even better because who wouldn't love gifts that come from Stampin'Up!? Check out the details here. If you are placing an order with me, please use hostess code: KNMKERKD.

Is this blog still active???

Many of you may be wondering if I am still here.  This is totally understandable since I created a FB page for my business and started posting everything to it instead of my blog here. I am trying to figure out how to keep all of my social media links updated at the same time and do it regularly and efficiently. I have failed...but I am still determined. My photography has lacked since breaking my camera. I am using my iPhone mostly now, and probably not very well. I am working on taking better pics and improving my posts as well as listing materials and instructions again. As with any part time hobby or job, it can be time consuming and doesn't always make it to the top of the "to do" list. But I assure you, I am still here. Still creating and hosting classes. And I hope to share those creations and such with you in a better and more effective way soon. Until then, I hope you will check back with me from time to time. I look forward to seeing comments posted and communicating with my fellow demonstrators, stampers, and friends out there! Thanks for hanging in there...
Keep on stamping!
Christina

This weeks fabulous Weekly Deals. If you haven't picked up the butterfly dies, get them now while they are discounted. I've been using them on lots of cards because they are so cute and versatile. 

Also, don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack for newly added items. Get em while you can because they are limited supplies. Once they are gone, they are gone for good!

Ok, so I know it's late notice...I've been away awhile. This is the last day for these weekly deals and I'll be posting again a new set of deals tomorrow.  So much is going on at Stampin'Up! right now with the new catalog about to come out and the retirement of old in colors, stamps, and accessories it's going to be a bit crazy in the next few weeks. I'm going to try to get back to posting daily on the blog. I have been sticking with Facebook for awhile. So, now that I am back, check back to see new samples, new product, and all the announcements for what is up and coming!

Leave a note to let me know you are still out there and what you want to see more of.

Happy Stamping, 

T

Stampin'Up!'s Online Extravaganza starts TODAY! Don't wait to get in on the one day only door buster deals on Monday the 24th and Monday, Dec. 1st . You don't want to miss out on 50, 40, 30. and even 20% on selected stamps and supplies! Check out the flyer Here for all the details and when you place an order please use Hostess Code: PBKWNS4Y. You don't want to wait, supplies are limited.    

Weekly Deals...

Check out this weeks Weekly Deals and get them while they last! Go to my Store (ink to the right) and use Hostess Code: R4AD3T2G. 

I have some new card swaps I'l be posting soon and some other card kits from my upline that I've recently put together so check back and see the fun stuff I've been working on lately!

Exclusive Stamp Set Offered

Stampin'Up! is offering this exclusive stamp set to hostesses when they host a $300 party in the month of October! The Good Greetings set is loaded with wonderful sayings to brighten up your card creations. This set will not be offered in the catalog.

 Contact me to set  up a date for your party so you can earn your set today!

Card Swaps

I belong to several card swap groups. They usually have a different theme everymonth and you make everyone the same card based on the theme. You mail them off and receive a bunch of different ones in the mail based on that theme. It's wonderful to get mail... you know real mail! And a bunch of different cards is a bonus!
Last month's theme was animals. I dug through boxes of stamps trying to find some animals and came to the ultimate conclusion that I don't buy animal stamps! I have flowers, sayings, alphabets, and holiday sets, but no animals. So, it was suggested that I do punch art. There are all kinds of posts out there on Pinterest of people doing wonderful things with punch art. I began to scroll through pages of wonderful designs and then happened upon this one...it was a peacock! I love peacocks. And though technically they are birds..birds are animals and that's what I chose to go with on my swap card. This is how it turned out...

I also used a feather set from SU's last catalog and stamped an envelope to match. I found my inspiration here Peacock Frame Art. Post a comment and let me know what you think! I'll post the cards I received tomorrow so check back! 

Stamp, Stock, & Save Coming Tomorrow!

Stampin'Up! is so excited for this Saturday's National Card Making Day that it has put together a fantastic sale starting tomorrow, October 1, and running only through Monday, October 6th.  You'll be able to purchase select ink, paper, envelopes, and adhesive-all at a 15% discount! Stamps are 20%!

Look at the stamps that are being offered:

Item Number	Stamp Set	Price	After Discount
135540	Grandes nouvelles (Clear) FRA	31.95	25.56
134018	Big News (Clear)	31.95	25.56
134015	Big News (Wood)	43.95	35.16
134288	Playful Pennants (Clear)	16.95	13.56
134285	Playful Pennants (Wood)	21.95	17.56
134198	Choose Happiness (Clear)	17.95	14.36
134195	Choose Happiness (Wood)	24.95	19.96
125682	Quelques Lignes (Clear) FRA	20.95	16.76
122497	Petite Pairs (Clear)	20.95	16.76
128706	Petite Pairs (Wood)	28.95	23.16
135594	Tellement heureuse (Clear) FRA	17.95	14.36
134234	So Very Happy (Clear)	17.95	14.36
134231	So Very Happy (Wood)	24.95	19.96
135653	Y muchos más (Clear) ESP	26.95	21.56

Click on the flyer at the top left of the blog to see the other items discounted. Now is the time to stock up and prepare for your holiday card and craft making.  Order online at my SU store (link on the right) and use hostess code: 6MEUACZB. 

Stay tuned, I'm hosting a card buffet with my new demonstrator Cathy on Saturday and I'll be posting the cards we make!

Happy Stamping!

Shoe Box Swap Night!

Each month when I go to Janice's down line meeting, I love the projects she shares...I especially love the projects when it's a night of shoe box swapping. This is when everyone brings a shoe box with all the materials to make a card and a sample card and everyone gets to make about 8 cards! So many creative ideas get shared and it's a lot of fun. I wanted to share some of the swaps with you today.

This was one of my favorite cards because it spins! Yes, that's right, it spins! When you pull on the little heart string the snowflake spins around. Totally clever!

This adorable box was created with the Gift Box Punch Board (135863). It's wrapped with a belly band of Tangelo Twist (133677) and the Motley Monsters DSP(135819). The ghost is cut out using the Fall Fun Framelit (135856) dies. All tied up with a Tangelo Twist ribbon(133669) for a fabulous treat!

This was part of our swap that Janice made. Isn't it just adorable! I have been seeing so many of these cute boxes dressed up. The box is made using the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlit die (135853). The feathers are the Feathers Framelit Dies (135852), Tied up with the Burlap ribbon (132140) which was stripped to pull apart the strands. This would make a terrific place setting for thanksgiving.

I hope you enjoy these fun cards. Come back soon to see my latest swaps!

Happy Stamping!

Weekly Deals and More!

It's been awhile since I was able to blog frequently and I am sure I have missed some exciting news about Stampin'Up! They started this Weekly Deals on Tuesdays. You can go to my SU site (link on right side of  this blog) and click on the Shop tab on the top right of the page and when the Shop loads there is a menu on the left side. One of the listings is Weekly Deals. There are 8 items listed each week that are on SALE for that week! Yes, regular catalog items with a discounted price. This is a great place to check weekly because stamps, dies, ribbon, anything can be listed! It's a great way to save on all the goodies you've been wanting so check back every Tuesday to see the new items at discounted prices.

Did you know SU has a Clearance Rack? Yep! It's true! On that menu at the left hand side of the Shop page there is a Clearance Rack link. When you click  on it it takes you to all the clearance items. Many items are from our past catalogs, Sale-a-Bration, or Holiday offerings and are offered at incredibly low prices. It's a great place to stock up on DSP, old colors of card stock, ribbons, dies, ..you name it. Check it out! You wont be sorry!

The next place I'd like to direct you to is under the STAMPS link. Click on it and it expands to show you different types of stamps you can search by on the site. There's a Photopolymer link. This will show you all of our Photopolymer clear stamps that we offer, and some that are introduced during each month so they are not listed in the catalogs! There are lots of sets we now offer in Photopolymer throughout the catalog as well. Check it out, you can save money and get more stamps going this route!

The New Arrivals link will take you to new offerings that may include some of the Photopolymer sets not in the catalog along with past PaperPumpkin sets and refills available. It also includes Project life items previously unavailable. Make sure to stop here so you don't miss anything!

Oh! And in case you didn't know what PaperPumpkin is go to PaperPumpkin and check out the monthy stamp club that gets sent right to your door! All the stamps, ink, cardstock, and supplies needed to make the project for that month are included in the little box each month. It's a party in a box! It's a great way to get inspiration without having to buy a bunch of stuff that you don't know what to do with. Check it out! You can cancel at any time, or postpone it for a few months. It's very flexible and fun.

Well, I hope this was helpful and informative for you. There's so much on the SU site and it's easy to overlook. Now you know where to look and when to look to find fabulous deals and new stamp stuff!

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Happy Stamping!

Upline Monthly Meeting Fun!

Getting back into the swing of the things is so much fun when you have friends to share your love of stamping with! I went to one of Suzie's meetings last night where we talked, ate, and of course stamped. So many fun techniques to share with you today...

The first card was stamped with the Blooming with Kindness set (126422). The flower was stamped in Coastal Cabana (131175) ink on Pool Party (122924) cardstock. This is a faux linen look was made using a Gorgeous Grunge (130517) line stamp across the top of the stamped Pool Party piece in Staz On White (106960). Doesn't it look like linen? The card base is Very Vanilla (101650) and the accent piece is Wild Wasabi (108641).

This next one was a new one for me. It's gusseted?? Not sure how you say it, but it has a side piece glued in to form a channel for the card to slide in and out. No gluing the sides or wrapping a ribbon around to hold it together. Very clever I think! And it's fun! It's base is Basic Black ((121045) cardstock. The DSP used is called Typeest (133704). The stamps are from the Big News set (134018).See the candle at the end being used as an exclamation point? I forgot to use the Cherry Cobbler glitter gel on the star before I took the picture but I still think it looks fabulous.

I guess lots of people know how to make these sour cream carton things...Not me, until last night. It's basically a tube with the sides pressed together at opposite angles. I just love this Halloween paper! It's called Motely Monsters DSP (135819) and It's so stinking cute! Those little monsters just make me smile. The top, where the ribbon (White & Tangerine Tango trim 135838) is, is not glued so when you untie it you can get the candy or treat hidden inside. The tag is stamped with the Skinny Mini Alphabet (133665) on Daffodil Delight cardstock (119683). What little monster, or uh child wouldn't want a treat like this in his Trick or Treat bag on Halloween night? Or what parent for that matter? 

This next item was a fun thing Suzie made out of some of that wonderful Halloween DSP. It's the cutest little banner! It says, "REMEMBER, As far as anyone knows we're a nice normal family!" Lol! She printed that from her computer but the Remember is stamped with the Skinny Mini Alphabet set. It's simply mounted on some Basic Black cardstock, tied up with some two toned ribbon and a pom pom made from the same ribbon. So simple and fun!

As always I am inspired to get stamping for the upcoming holidays. Hope these projects inspire you as well! 

Happy Stamping!

New Photopolymer Stamp Sets Available!

Yee-Haw! Look at this fun new set now available from Stampin'Up! What a great set to create BBQ invites or even a child's birthday card. The Yee-Haw (13817) set consists of 25 stamps and would be a fun addition to anyone's stamp collection. Check it out here.

Did you know that Stampin'Up! has several photopolymer sets not shown in the current 2014-2015 annual catalog? You can see them  here along with all the other photopolymer sets offered in the catalog. Here's just a few...
Calling All Heroes (137553)

Endless Birthday Wishes (138002)

And don't forget the sneak peek of the Holiday Catalog with the set Beauty of the Season.

That's just a few and a new set is added each month. Try them out, you will love the versatility and fun cards you can make with these wonderful sets. Check them out and enjoy all the fun Stampin'Up! has to offer!

Big Shot Bundles, Holiday Catalog, and more...

August 1st starts off an exciting time for Stampin'Up! It's the countdown to the new Holiday Catalog's release! Along with that a new sales special....and this one is fabulous!!! The Big Shot die cutting machine is a staple for papercrafters. This month only you can get the Big Shot and a stamps set and die set FREE! That is almost $50 in FREE product to go along with the fabulous and versatile Big Shot. Check out this fantastic deal by checking out the flyer posted on this blog.

Retiring stamp list is out and FREE SHIPPING!

Well my friends, it's almost time for a new SU catalog and with that comes the retiring stamp/accessory list. These items are only good while supplies last and some have already sold out such as the retiring in-colors 2012-2014 paper, pads, ink....etc! To make it a bit easier to get your order placed quickly, SU is offering FREE SHIPPING for the week of April 21-25, 2014!

If there is a stamp set you see on the retiring list, you will want to get it now, before they run out of stock. You can call me or go directly to my SU Web link on the right side of this blog and place your order.

Also, Next week I get to go to a Catalog Premiere event put together just for us demonstrators! I am so excited to see what will be new. We have already been given a few clues or hints...Alcohol based pens (Like Copics) are coming soon and more photo polymer sets will be offered in the new catalog!
Another exciting announcement came this week:
PROJECT LIFE by Becky Higgins is coming! Becky is teaming up with SU to offer some fun and easy scrapbooking products to make scrapbooking your family photos quick and fun. I can't wait to see all of these offerings. I'll be posting more as I get word. So stay tuned...

I have lots of samples and fun stuff to share with you that I have been collection over the last few months. Check back and see what I have been up to. Until the next time, Happy Stamping!
T

Great Deals Happening Now at StampinUp!

So many things going on at Stampin'Up! these days. I feel like I am always playing catch up with so much to report. :o) Here are the latest specials:  Now through October 28th, get 25% off 25 selected stamp sets! Check out the flyer to the left to see the complete list. You have a choice of wood or clear mounted stamps as well as some of the Single Stamps offered!

The latest photopolymer set Endless Wishes#133455 is perfect for your Christmas Cards and Newsletters. This set has a variety of sayings as well as fun snowflakes to make any card festive. Check out the flyer for more information.

 

#134384 October's Best of Christmas set is available now. This set features 3 previously released stamps and one never before seen stamp. This is a fun and festive set just in time for the Christmas season. 

#135921 Pop & Place Bundle is a perfect way to make your Christmas season easier. SU! has put together a fantastic set to make cards, tags, decorate boxes and bags. So much fun in one little set. Get your's today!

Don't forget to check out Stampinup.com each Tuesday and Thursday for Daily and Weekly specials. This 25th Anniversary year for Stampin'Up! has been a great time for SU to offer the best specials, sales, and stamps to all.
Thanks for stopping by!

New! Pop & Place

Our new Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags come in a booklet of 70+ tags in five designs--created from our existing punch and die shapes. These tags (which coordinate with the Season of Style products in the 2013 holiday catalog) are perfect for decorating your Christmas packages or for giving as a gift.

There are 4 ways to purchase this fantastic set:

134975     Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book                                              $9.95
134623     Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set                                 $13.95
135921     Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Bundle                                            $19.95

•                Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tag Book
•                Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set

135290      Pop & Place Holiday GIft Tags Starter Bundle                                 $24.95

•               Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tag Book
•               Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set
•               Soft SUede Classic Stampin' Spot
•               Clear Block C  

Available October 4-December 31, 2013. To place an order, visit my site by clicking on the link to the right of the page. When placing an order use Hostess Code: 32UT7ENP

Happy Stamping!

New! Envelope Punch Board

The NEW Envelope Punch Board is now available!  I've had so much fun playing with this board and you will too!  Use this creative tool to create anything from itty bitty to long and skinny envelopes!

It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!

It's super easy to use;

It's small and lightweight; 

It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners.

It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).

It also makes cards: 

Check out a couple of the cards (Yes,cards!) I've made with it so far:

133774  Envelope Punch Board  $19.95

I hope you enjoy these samples. They are just a taste of the versatility of the envelope punch board. If you are interested in ordering the Envelope punch board, visit my website by locating the link to the left side of the page. Don't forget to use the hostess code: 32UT7ENP. 

Happy Stamping!