August Stamping Updates!

Big Shot Special!

If you're anything like us, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. That's why we've brought you the chance to receive one of five FREE stamp set/framelit bundles below (your choice!) with purchase of a Big Shot. And if you get a Big Shot now, you'll be ready for all the new Big Shot accessories in the holiday catalog. If you already own a Big Shot, you can still purchase these discounted bundles at an amazing 15% off! This is one deal you won't want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelit	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Holiday Carry over Items!

The Holiday Carryover List is available right now for demonstrators and customers. It RETIRES on Aug 27. None of the holiday carryover made it into the new holiday catalog...so when it is gone... it is gone! Be sure to check out what is available and let me know if you want anything pronto! Order now my friends!! Tell everyone!

Tax Free Weekend!
In honor of Tax Free Weekend, Stampin' Up! is offering the items in this link TAX FREE**! There will be shipping, but think of the savings! Stock up now! All orders have to be placed online through my store Aug. 8-10 to be tax-free! Not only is there no tax that weekend, but I'm doing a MYSTERY HOSTESS, so be sure to use the hostess code UCKNN6DD when you place your order online to be included! Once the order reaches $150.00 I will select the hostess from the ones that ordered, and that person will receive the FREE Hostess Benefits! WOOHOO, tax free and at least $25 in free merchandise!
** There is a $100 sales limit on the items listed. Tax free is only on items listed, no other items in the catalog are included. You may order other items during the same order and will only be charged tax for those items.

Half Off Paper Pumpkin!

Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95+ tax per month (shipping included). It's like getting a Christmas gift every month!

The Fine Print: For new subscribers only. Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95. Visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join, enter my name in the Demonstrator box. Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up. New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

NEW Stamp of the Month Club!

Build you stamp collection with a new stamp set every month!

Have you heard about my Stamp of the Month club? Here's a little summary about how they work...

You'll Love Stamp-of-The Month Club

• Stamp Set of the Month: A Clear Mount stamp set valued between $16.95-$19.95
• Class Kits Include: A featured stamp set, coordinating products, and completed projects to inspire you! The number of projects may vary. Envelopes are always included for cards. Plus, you'll get a full color photo and list of supplies for each project (including measurements) so you can use your own cardstock and supplies to duplicate the cards at home.
• Local Classes: If you're in the area, you can attend my local monthly class time. We'll make the projects in the kit, using my ink, punches and Big Shot! It is the second Saturday afternoon of the month, the same time every month, making it easy to write on the calendar.
• Class-To-Go Kits: If you're not in my area, or can't make it to the class, order a Class-To-Go Kit and make the projects on your own, at your convenience! Just add $5.00 for shipping and your kit will come to your door. For US residents only.
• Easily Build Your Collection: Along with the featured set, you'll often get additional tools or accessories that can be used on future projects.
• It's A Great Value: Stamp of the Month costs $25/month. Each month you get a brand new Clear Mount stamp set, plus the class projects on top of that! Just opt-in before the specified time each month, and there you go! You will not be locked in for months. But, when you participate in 4 consecutive months, you'll get $5 off the 5th month! Wow!
• Class Options: You'll often have an option to upgrade to include more coordinating products at a discounted price! And, if you're a demonstrator, you can purchase the class cards only!
• Substitutions: If you already have some of the products in the kit, or need some of the supplies listed for the projects, such as ink or clear blocks, let me know and I'll adjust the price accordingly.

All Blendabilities Markers are now Available!

The much anticipated alcohol based markers are here! No more waiting for the color you want! If you like Copic markers, you will LOVE these. They are awesome! Be sure to check them out!

~ 4 cards for $10 Class~
Monday & Tuesday, August 18 & 19, 7-9pm

Have a great time growing your card stash at this monthly class! You'll make 4 different cards and learn a cool technique (or two!) while playing with some of the latest "toys" we have to offer. Not only that, but you can make them for FREE with a $15.00 order placed that night. How cool is that, growing your stamping supplies and card stash!
The class is the same both nights, so sign up for the day that works best for you. Bring a new friend and get an extra set of cards for FREE!

RSVP by August 15, by call, text or email. Bring adhesive, scissors and bone folder.

Stamp A Stack!

Everyone loves to receive Christmas cards, especially hand stamped ones! So sign up to hand stamp your own Christmas cards! You can never start too early! And if you come to all four classes and you will have 40 cards to send to your special people!

What: 10 cards (5 ea. of 2 designs)
When: SATURDAY, August 30, 10am-12pm
Cost: $20 w/ envelopes or FREE with a $30 order!

RSVP by September 27, by call, text, or email. Bring adhesive, scissors and bone folder.

What I made with Blendabilities

So now that you have the low down on the fabulous, new Blendabilities, let me show you what I have made with them.

For this card I used Crisp Cantaloupe for the base, and Old Olive for the frame. To color the flowers on the Apothecary Art (WM)set I used the Skin Tone Assortment! They don't have to be just for skin! The leaves are with the Old Olive set, and centers with Daffodil Delight.

I just love this card! The Blended Bloom Stamp is great to use with the Blendabilities. It offers so many opportunities for shading. I used the Rich Razzleberry set and the Color Lifter to make the lightest shades. I like to start with the darkest shades to figure out where the shadows are, then work my way to the lightest colors. The sentiment is from the Work of Art (WM) set.

 

Ombre! Everyone loves ombre. With this one it is best to start with the lightest color first and work your way darker. That way you can see where you end a color and make sure you don't overlap where you don't want to. The dark streak in the middle is a result of overlapping in the wrong spot. And isn't that sentiment from Big News (WM) awesomeness?!

The Coastal Cabana set made these vases very easy to shade. And the Color Lifter was great to give them the reflecting point for the light. Always decide where your light "comes from" when shading, so you don't have conflicting shadows. The Vivid Vases stamp is a great one to use with the Blendabilities!

This stamp is gorgeous! Corner Garden (WM) is also super easy to work with. See all the beautiful shading on the flowers? Blendabilities make the shading so easy! I even used the Skin Tone set for the center of the yellow flower.

I colored the rhinestones on this one! Each set of markers comes with three shades, making it easy to have fading colors on embellishments. And isn't the Work of Art set cute?

 

Sweetbriar Rose is just perfect for shading! I used Daffodil Delight and Old Olive sets, and the Color Lifter, and just love the results. They look kind of like Primroses.....

 Here are more rhinestones colored with the Blendabilities. One thing I noticed was that the colors coordinate with more than just the color listed. I used the darkest of the Rich Razzelberry and Daffodil Delight sets and they go beautifully with the Blackberry Bliss ink and ribbon and Crushed Curry card stock on this card. I put them on sequins for a little added bling.

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For this one I colored the new cotton ribbon! How easy is that! Another ombre in seconds. And since they are alcohol based there is next to no dry time.

I used the Petite Petals (WM) set for these flowers. Stamps with shading already sketched in are great if you're not sure about your shading skills. Use the darker colors on the shading marks and the lightest on the rest, and you're done! Easy!

Blendabilites are available!

You read that right! Customers can now get a select amount of our wonderful new Blendabilites.

Here are the ones that are available:

• Cherry Cobbler   (Item #130995 - $11.95)

• Coastal Cabana  (Item #131000 - $11.95)

• Daffodil Delight   (Item #130998 - $11.95)

• Old Olive   (Item #130999 - $11.95)

• Pumpkin Pie  (Item #130997 - $11.95)

• Rich Razzleberry  (Item #131003 - $11.95)

• Skin Tone Assortment (Item #129370 - $22.95)

• Memento Ink Pad (Item 132708 - $5.95 )

• Memento Ink Refill (Item 133456 - $4.95 )

• Color Lifter  (Item 129369 - $4.95 )

The remaining colors will be available August 1:

• Night of Navy  (Item 131001 - $11.95 )

• Wisteria Wonder (Item 131002 - $11.95 )

• Calypso Coral   (Item 130996 - $11.95 )

• Melon Mambo   (Item 130994 - $11.95 )

• Crumb Cake  (Item 131004 - $11.95 )

• Smokey Slate  (Item 131005 - $11.95 )

What makes them so great you ask? Here are just a few things that sets them apart from the competition:

• The Stampin' Up! rectangular barrel keeps your markers from rolling away!

• Flat storage helps to maintain the life of each marker.

• Each marker comes with a tip on each end: brush and fine. 

• Marker tips are made of nylon, which is superior to polyester which can fray.

• Color coded caps.

• Stampin' Up! markers coordinate wonderfully with our cardstock, and can be used with transparent sheets.

• Three markers come in each pack; light, medium, and dark. The skin tones set comes with six for even more possibilities!

• They are alcohol based. which makes them colorfast and allows them to blend beautifully.

• You can use them on anything! Rhinestones, buttons, pearls, cotton ribbon, window sheets, and much more! 

Here is a video provided by Stampin' Up! to show you how to use them: