Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals

Happy Tuesday! Did you know that Stampin' Up! offers weekly deals? Well it is true. Check out the deals for this week!





These latest Weekly Deals are available at my online store.
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Lovely As a Tree Convention Swap Share

Isn't this a beauty? I got it as a swap at Convention 2014. It uses the Lovely As a Tree stamp set. It is one of my favorite stamp sets ever! It is so versatile! It can be used for every season. It is definitely a Stampin' Up! favorite. It has been around and selling well since I became a demonstrator 10 years ago! I love how Demonstrator Terri Stewart used a masking tape to ink technique to get the stripes along the card. Just beautiful! Lovely As a Tree was paired with the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set for the sentiment. Colors/Inks used include: Pear Pizazz, Soft Sky, and Stazon Black. I am pretty sure I will be case-ing this one.




Lovely As a Tree stamp set (wood 128655) (clear 127793)



 Teeny Tiny Wishes (wood 128748 clear 127802)
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Let Your Hair Down Convention 2014 Sawp Share

I got this super cute swap from Demonstrator Lori G. during Convention 2014 . I love how she paired Bermuda Bay with black and white. Awesome combination! This card uses The Let Your Hair Down hostess stamp, Back to Black designer series paper, Bermuda Bay card stock Pearl Basic Jewels, and Deco Labels Framelits. I can imagine this card layered in a variety of Stampin' Up! signature colors, perfect for any occasion!


Let Your Hair Down Hostess stamp set (wood 133937) (clear 133940)




Deco Labels Framelits 130102 were used on this card for showcasing the sentiment. Framelits are perfect for cutting your stamped images to create layers and frames. To add some framelits to your crafting masterpieces, check out THESE!

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Back in the Saddle Again! Stampin' Up! Convention

 Back in the saddle again....or should I say back in Utah again. It was fun at Stampin' Up!'s Annual Convention. Awesome as ever! Stampin' Up! knows how to make its' demonstrators feel appreciated. The first day was our bag pick-up day and Paper Pumpkin Night Out! It was fun-filled.

Here is this years' bag. Isn't it cute? Well, every year Stampin' Up! gives out a new bag to all of the attendees and we all look forward to the big reveal. Although this year we got a sneak peek it was nice to see and feel the bag in its physical sense. I am so lovin' this bag. It was big enough for my iPad, a book for notes, and lots of other useful goodies. I can definitely see myself using this in days to come.

We got to make the cutest gift bag. It will be in the September Paper Pumpkin. I can't wait for mine to arrive so I can make 6 more. Sign up HERE by September 10th,  and get 50% off the first two months. Use promo code: HALFOFF2 (for new customers only) Do, it, do it  and you will get six of your very own. You will absolutely love, love, love these.

Convention started with a warm welcome from CEO & Cofounder, Shelli Gardner. As always she looked amazing!!! I love her sense of style.

Shelli shared the line up of events and activities for our time in Utah. Excitement built as we got our first all attendee give-away.

Employees from Stampin' Up! came out with boxes full of six different individual stamps. Every attendee got one of the stamps in the picture above. I got the thank you one. I had my eye on that one and am so glad to add it to my collection.

Becky Higgins stopped by to share Project Life by Stampin' Up! Project Life has been around for years and now Stampin' Up! will have some exclusive Project Life products available. It is a new venture with Becky Higgins and I am sure you will love it. I got to play with it at Convention and am super excited about it.

It is a great product line for quick memory keeping. There are pockets for quick placement of photos and cards. Stampin' Up! has kits available that fit right in the pockets. All kits are color coordinated for easy page design. This page was designed by Sara Douglass as the title page of a family book she created. You can see she added embellishments for extra interests.

Thanks for stopping by...Check back soon, I'll be sharing more fun from Inspire, Create, Share 2014, Stampin' Up!'s Annual  Convention.

Artist Trading Card: Happy Day in Spring

I love this card! Not long ago, I was in a swap where we made 2" x 2" Artist Trading Cards (ATC) This ATC was created by one of the ladies in our group. I layered it onto Whisper White cardstock and then onto Crisp Cantaloupe and stamped the happy day sentiment on it from the Happy Day stamp set. People use ATC's to layer onto a card base, like I did. In addition ATC's can be used in an array and showcased in a window box. I love how quickly I can take an ATC can create a card with it. Fun, fun, fun!

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Simply Sketched Thanks in Watercolor

Something I don't do too often is water coloring, but I thought I'd give it a try. I used the Simply Sketched stamp set and Stampin' Up!'s Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper. This is the perfect stamp set for water coloring. I stuck with a couple of colors (Island Indigo and Gumball Green), Gold Sequin Trim, and Tea Lace Paper Doilies... and this is what I came up with. I made this card as a thank you for my friend Samantha for the fabulous dinner party she hosted last month. We had a great time. The food was delicious and the special time with friends was much needed.

I even pulled out my Envelope Punch and made an envelope to fit this odd sized card. This card measures 4" X 3-3/4". I love that I can make a card at any size and feel confident that I am able to use my Envelope Punch to create an envelope to fit whatever size I decide on.
                                                  
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A Starburst Sayings Birthday!

I am absolutely loving this Starburst stamp set! I made this fun little card for a friend of my daughter's. My daughter and many of her friends are all turning 13 this month and next. New teenagers! Her friend's favorite color is pink so I chose the pink hues of Primrose Petals and Blushing Bride card stock along with Basic Black and Whisper White. I stamped the Oh' Happy Day image using Black Stazon ink onto Whisper White card stock. It's hard to see but I layered it onto the fun Silver Glimmer paper. I wanted to create a border around the Oh' Happy Day image. The next larger die size was way too big so I decided to use the same sized Framelit on the silver paper and just cut in closer on the Oh' Happy Day image. The layering is very noticeable to the naked eye...it just didn't come through well in my photo. If you look closely you can see it.

                        

On the inside of the card I adhered the number 13 in the fancy Silver Glimmer paper. My daughter added a cute message and was all set to go to her friend's sleepover. I'm sure very little sleeping happened last night. I'll be picking up a very sleepy girl in a few hours. Hope you are enjoying your Saturday. We have a basketball game and a soccer game to get to. I can't wait! I really do enjoy watching my kids play. It's fun to see their competitive side. Hope they win! This is the BIG game for soccer. Keep your fingers crossed. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow.

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Good as Gold Card Kit: Sale-A-Bration

Meant to post on Thursday...ooops

How was your week? This seemed like such a loooong week. It's the first 4 consecutive days I've worked in a couple of weeks and my body is calling for my bed. Well, I've got another card kit to share with you today AND you can get it for FREE! It's part of the awesome product available through Sale-A-Bration. See the  catalog HERE. Spend $50.00 on Stampin' Up! product and choose this card kit as you free item! It's the Good as Gold card kit (133512). You can quickly create 8 thank you cards with all of the materials included in this kit. I love the gold foil tags and envelope liners. Super cute! Place your $50.00 order and get started making yours today!

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A Few of My Favorite Things!!!

2014 Occasions Catalog - Celebrate The Everyday Jan 3rd - June 2nd

Occasions on-line (PDF) - great to save on an ipad

Stampin Supplies List

Spanish Flyer

 

Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog went live yesterday. Items in the 2014 Occasions Catalog are available until June 2.  There are so many new and exciting products that I thought I'd share a few of my favorite items with you. I am sure you will want to add them to your order. I have already received my first 2....yes, 2 orders from this awesome catalog and will start sharing some fun projects soon. Here are a few of my favorite things from the Celebrate The Everyday catalog.

1.  Banners Framelits Dies:  Page 27 $26.95 (132173) and Perfect Pennants Stamp Set: Page 27 $29.95 (133227 wood mount) - $21.95 (133230 clear mount) the framelits die and stamp are a coordinating combo! You can't go wrong with these two!

 

If you get the bundle, like I did, you save 15%:  Page 27 $48.50 (134815 wood mount) - $41.50 (clear mount 134816)

2. Another fabulous bundle opportunity is the  Starburst Sayings Stamp Set: Page 34 $25.95 (133182 wood mount) - $18.95 (133185 clear mount) and Starburst Framelits Dies: Page 34 $26.95 (132967) I can't wait to start creating with this great pair!

 

Save 15% on the Bundle:  Page 34 $44.95 (134817 wood mount) - $38.95 (134818 clear mount)

3. Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape:  Page 22 $4.95 (133000)
I absolutely love this gold Washi Tape in the Occasions catalog. I can't wait to start creating withit.




4. I am a punch girl. I love me some punches and both of our new Topper Punches are going awesome!!!!  Choose from the Angled Tag Topper Punch:  Page 35 $22.95 (133323) or Scalloped Tag Topper Punch:  Page 35 $22.95 (133324) or get them both!


There's so much more to choose from. Once you take a peek inside this new catalog you will see what all of the fuss is about. It is loaded with lots of wonderful ideas whatever your style is you are sure to find many products that will appeal to your tastes and creative needs.

Didn't get your Occasions catalog? Send me an email and I can get one out to you.

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Boy's Gorgeous Grunge Birthday Card!

How's the weather in your neck of the woods? It's a snowy day here for us on the East Coast. Can you say "Snow Day!" Schools are closed today so lucky me...my kids get a day off of school and I get a day off work. My kids school called to give the wonderful news, then I crossed my fingers and waited for the school district where I work to call. I only had to wait 30 more minutes until my school district started its automated calls. All I can say is "Yippee!!!"  Another day is just what I needed. Sooooo happy. Can you see my grin from here?

Okay, okay, now to that cute card sitting up there.  I make lots of birthday cards but never seem to have a boys birthday card on hand.  I have a surplus of cards but am always in need of a card for a boy. I made this little Circle Thinlit (133480 ) card for my son's 10th birthday. I decided to pull out the Gorgeous Grunge (130514) stamp set and the Midnight Muse and Gumball Green card stock to give it a masculine look and feel.

You can see that I randomly stamped the images from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set. This is a set we got at Convention 2013. I really LOVE this set. It isn't one I would chose on my own but it is one that once you see what it can do you just gotta have it. On the inside of the card I used the "yay" from the Thinlits set and adhered it to the opposite side of the 10 so when it is opened the yay appears.

My son was thrilled when he opened the card. He was very excited to see what mommy came up with. I am so happy they appreciate the extra time I put in to make special cards for their special day.

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Maureen
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An Easy Birthday Basics Thinlit Circle Card

Today I'm back to work after being home for 12 days. 12 Wonderful days with my family. It was sooo hard to get back into the frame of mind of getting up early and out of the house by 7 am. The kids had a hard time pulling it together too! We all just wanted a couple more days of being together at home. The good news is, we only have today and tomorrow to get through to get to the weekend. Yay!

Today's card is another fun Circle Thinlit (133480) card. This is my first ever Circle Thinlit card. I know I've shared others but this is the first one I made. It pre-dates the others. You might call it my practice card. Don't look too closely,  you just might find my imperfections.  (ha-ha!)  Have you tried the Circle or Frame Thinlit cards yet? They are so much fun and they really make a great impression.

 Here is the inside of the card. You can see all three flaps. I adhered white card stock to the inner flap so I could include a message. The outside of the circle has a cake...

...while the inside has a birthday sentiment. This card also uses the Birthday Basics Designer Series Papers (130145) found in the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and catalog. They are perfect for all of your birthday projects.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

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Maureen
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Happy New Year with a Circle Thinlit Card

Happy New Year! Happy 2014. 

Hope your are spending a wonderful New years Day with your family and/or friends. Do you have any New Years Day traditions? Growing up we always made sure to eat Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day for good luck and good fortune in the New Year. It is a tradition I am maintaining, everyone can use a bit of good luck and good fortune.

 After ringing in the New Year quietly with my family I thought I'd share this Happy Birthday Circle Thinlint card that I made for our oldest to celebrate his 20th birthday. On the outside it says, "Yay!" and...

...on the inside there is a cute Summer Starfruit and Silver Glimmer cupcake. These Circle Thinlit cards always amaze the receiver. They can't stop playing with it. Stay tuned for another tomorrow. Good luck and good fortune to all this New Year!

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Maureen

A Joyful Christmas Card to End the Year!

I can't believe it's the last day of 2013!!! I have so many things to be thankful for this year. One of them is the wonderful friends that I have in my life. One such friend is Helene. Isn't this card gorgeous? I was so excited to get this in the mail. It instantly brought a smile to my face. This beauty was sent to me from my friend Helene. Check out her blog HERE. I fell in love with it instantly! The dry embossed gold foil card stock really stole the show on this card and it works so well with the gold embossing on the poinsettia from the Joyful Christmas stamp set (131802). Adorable!!!! This is one of the few stamp set I did not get and wish that I had.

Here is another view of Helene's card so you can see the pretty pearls she added on the card. I love adding pearls and rhinestones to my cards too! I think they add that nice little extra touch that just completes any card.

Since it's the last day of the year, I thought I'd share a few more of my holiday cards with you, so enjoy!!

 Have you made any folder cards? They are all the rage. Here is my take on it. I saw this technique first from my second level upline and friend, Gail Murray. There are many videos out there to show you how to make with step by step instructions. All you need is an envelope punch (133774) and you are more than half-way there.

I love having a space to write a special note. I gave a few of these cards out to friends at work. I really love using washi tape. It goes on so easily and makes an impression. This card uses the Embellished Events (131984) stamp set and Sassy Salutations (132070) stamp set.

 This card I cased from a fellow stamper. It's one that I used for my Holiday card class. It was a hit! Everyone loved the gold border. It makes the rest of the card pop. Don't look too close or you'll notice my oops. This was the only one I had left to take a pic of. I gave the rest of them away. This card uses the Lovely As a Tree (128655) stamp set, which is a demonstrator favorite.

My last two holiday cards of the 2013 season to share feature the Festive Flurry (131778) stamp set and coordinating Framelit Dies (132193). I have had sooo much fun using this stamp set and die from cards to tags and even on scrapbook pages. Can't wait to share those with you in the New Year! Come and check back with me in 2014. Wow...2014!!!! Enjoy your last day in 2013!

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Maureen

An Easy Wow! Label Thinlit Card

This card uses the Label Thinlits Die (133479). It's  a card from my Holiday Card class. I wish I could remember who I sent this one out to. I have been having lots of fun with this die. I have made a few birthday cards that I will be sharing soon so stay tuned. The cute little envelope was made from the brilliant envelope punch (133774). I simply LOVE this punch and all of the amazing things you can create with it. Both were made using the Winter Frost Specialty Paper (132341).

Here is a peek at the inside of the card. I used a 5-1/2  X  8-1/2 sheet of cardstock to create this card. By using this length I was able to have an additional flap for my hidden message. Other product used includes:
Foil Sheets (132178)
Silver Brushed Card stock (100712)

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A Fancy Folds Card

 Fancy folds are one of my new favorites things to do when making cards. I love the cute little pockets. They create a great spot to stick little things, like a note card or even a gift card. This is one of the cards we made at my Holiday Card Class. I am hoping to have a fancy folds class early next year. Keep a look out for the date. This card idea came from Kelly Gettelfinger. She has some awesome videos with step by step instructions. She has a variety of cards with all kinds of folds and pockets. Check her out HERE.

Not only does the outside of this card have a pocket but.... wait for it.... the inside does too! Just imagine all of the possibilities for this little gem. The ladies in the class really liked this card. I used papers from the Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper which has some gorgeous patterned papers.  Check them out in the holiday catalog. You have just until January 2nd so act fast!

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Maureen

SALE!!! 25% OFF of 25 Stamps! Woohoo!

 
Looky Here!!!

We’re celebrating Stampin’ Up!’s 25th anniversary all year long, but during the week of the actual date (October 25th to be exact) Stampin' Up!  decided they should pump up the party even more. So what better way than a sale on the very products that started it all: stamps, of course!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!!!

Dates: October 22-28, 2013

Offer: Get 25 percent off 25 stamp sets.

Here’s the List of 25 Stamps!!

25 Stamps	Page (Annual Catalog)	Item	Stamp Description	Catalog Price	Sale Price
1	59	131056	A Dozen Thoughts Wood- Mount	$26.95	$20.21
		131059	A Dozen Thoughts Clear- Mount	$18.95	$14.21
2	54	130453	Zoo Babies Wood-Mount	$27.95	$20.96
		130456	Zoo Babies Clear-Mount	$19.95	$14.96
3	29	129687	Lots of Thanks Wood- Mount	$22.95	$17.21
		129690	Lots of Thanks Clear- Mount	$16.95	$12.71
		131664	Remerciements	$16.95	$12.71
4	112	130294	Happy Day Wood-Mount	$21.95	$16.46
		130297	Happy Day Clear-Mount	$16.95	$12.71
		131628	Humeur joyeuse	$16.95	$12.71
5	83	130441	Gifts of Kindness Wood- Mount	$25.95	$19.46
		130444	Gifts of Kindness Clear- Mount	$18.95	$14.21
6	124	131922	Hearts a Flutter Wood- Mount	$25.95	$19.46
		129252	Hearts a Flutter Clear- Mount	$18.95	$14.21
7	22	130240	Hello, Lovely Wood-Mount	$32.95	$24.71
		130243	Hello, Lovely Clear-Mount	$24.95	$18.71
		131700	Eres linda	$24.95	$18.71
		131631	Agréables pensées	$24.95	$18.71

8	30	131068	Crazy, Mixed-Up Love Wood-Mount	$19.95	$14.96
		131071	Crazy, Mixed-Up Love Clear-Mount	$14.95	$11.21
		131691	Locura de amor	$14.95	$11.21
		131625	Amour sens dessus dessous	$14.95	$11.21
9	89	128424	Bright Blossoms Wood- Mount	$16.95	$12.71
		125497	Bright Blossoms Clear- Mount	$12.95	$9.71
10	30	132022	Itty Bitty Banners Wood- Mount	$15.95	$11.96
		126257	Itty Bitty Banners Clear- Mount	$11.95	$8.96
		128373	Banderines	$11.95	$8.96
		128177	Bannières Bitty	$11.95	$8.96
11	37	131341	Yippee-Skippee Wood- Mount	$18.95	$14.21
		131344	Yippee-Skippee Clear- Mount	$14.95	$11.21
12	109	130514	Gorgeous Grunge Wood- Mount	$24.95	$18.71
		130517	Gorgeous Grunge Clear- Mount	$17.95	$13.46
13	Online (Old Packaging)	128048	Ornament Keepsakes Wood-Mount	$34.95	$26.21
		128051	Ornament Keepsakes Clear-Mount	$25.95	$19.46
14	107	128415	Apothecary Art Wood- Mount	$34.95	$26.21
		125527	Apothecary Art Clear- Mount	$27.95	$20.96
		125941	Etiquetas florales	$27.95	$20.96
		125966	Art floral	$27.95	$20.96
15	56	131913	Cuddles & Kisses Wood- Mount	$25.95	$19.46
		127314	Cuddles & Kisses Clear- Mount	$18.95	$14.21
		130213	Abrazos y besos	$18.95	$14.21
		130177	Bébé tendresse	$18.95	$14.21
16	34	131931	Oh, Hello Wood-Mount	$25.95	$19.46
		130733	Oh, Hello Clear-Mount	$18.95	$14.21

17	33	130619	Label Love Wood-Mount	$24.95	$18.71
		130622	Label Love Clear-Mount	$17.95	$13.46
		131697	Deseos en etiquetas	$17.95	$13.46
		131634	Un amour d’étiquette	$17.95	$13.46
18	Online (Old Packaging)	134813	Christmas Star Single Stamp	$9.95	$7.46
19	Online (Old Packaging)	134765	A Gift for You Single Stamp	$4.95	$3.71
20	87	131955	Betsy’s Blossoms Wood- Mount	$28.95	$21.71
		126006	Betsy’s Blossoms Clear- Mount	$21.95	$16.46
21	131	132042	Morning Post Alphabet Wood-Mount	$46.95	$35.21
		126592	Morning Post Alphabet Clear-Mount	$34.95	$26.21
22	65	128430	Gently Falling Wood- Mount	$39.95	$29.96
		123804	Gently Falling Clear-Mount	$28.95	$21.71
23	Online (Old Packaging)	127922	Snowflake Soiree Wood- Mount	$29.95	$22.46
		127925	Snowflake Soiree Clear- Mount	$21.95	$16.46
		129814	Un acontecimiento feliz	$21.95	$16.46
		129793	Une belle histoire	$21.95	$16.46
24	Online (Old Packaging)	128042	Jewish Celebrations Wood- Mount	$25.95	$19.46
		128045	Jewish Celebrations Clear- Mount	$18.95	$14.21
25	33	131946	That’s the Ticket Wood- Mount	$22.95	$17.21
		128075	That’s the Ticket Clear- Mount	$16.95	$12.71
		130216	Ese es el boleto	$16.95	$12.71
		129537	T’as un ticket	$16.95	$12.71

Birthday Swing Card and $25 Stampin' Up! Kit Offer

Happy Monday! There are so many exciting things happening with Stampin' Up! First, let me share this fun Birthday Swing Card. It uses Stampin' Up!'s  new Circle Thinlit. This card was lots of fun to create. It has an additional fold that provides room to write a personal message for the receiver.

It measures 8-1/2"  X 11" just as your normal A2 card. Notice the additional fold here. To make the extra fold let the extra paper hang over the edge of the Thinlit so that it does not get cut when run through the Big Shot.

Here is another view. In this picture you can see the rhinestones that are placed on the cake. The opposite side of the circle says Happy Birthday. I thought the background was a bit too busy so I flipped the DSP over for the first pictures shown.

Card Recipe:
Circle Card Thinlits Die/Set of 10 #133480
Embellished Events stamp set of 11   (w)# 131984 (c) # 126497
Remembering Your Birthday stamp set of 8 (w) 131347 (c) 131350
Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper #130145
Bermuda Bay, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White cardstock
Rhinestone Basic Jewels # 119246


This is THE day... Starting today, you can take advantage of  Stampin' Up!'s $25 Starter Kit Offer.

Starting today, Stampin' Up! is offering a special $25 Starter Kit (your choice of up to $26.95 in product and ships FREE) which will ONLY be available for purchase from Oct. 7 through Oct. 21.  This is the special we have ALL been waiting for and your budget-friendly opportunity to "test drive" all Stampin' Up! has to offer (discounts, resources, fun, even a little extra income if you want) through April 30, 2014. If you've ever thought about becoming a demonstrator...NOW is the day to do it!

You can purchase the kit thru me (CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED). You can sign on and decide what kind of stamper you want to be. You can build a business or join for the amazing discount. Either way, you will LOVE the exclusive resources available to demonstrators.

GET ALL THE $25 KIT DETAILS HERE

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