Online Extravaganza! A huge sale just for you!

Stampin' Up! is having an Online Extravaganza Sale AND the Starter Kit is on sale!!

What a great week!

First:There are some GREAT DEALS - including some $5 Embossing Folders, Project Life Bundle, Blendabilities Bundle, Gift Box Punch Board, and more!  You can order the specials online HERE anytime during the special.  And I'm having a Mystery Hostess! When you are placing your order online, use the hostess code 2NPE9NP3  to be entered to win the hostess rewards! For every $1 you spend on merchandise (tax and shipping not included) you will get 1 point toward the hostess rewards. Example, if you place a $50 order you will receive 50 points. Whomever has the most points at the end of the sale will win the hostess rewards! Make sure you use the hostess code 2NPE9NP3 to be entered! Multiple orders throughout the sale count too!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW all of the specials!  Notice the November 24 and December 1 ONLY specials, too (they are while supplies last)!

Second: 

The Starter Kit is only $75 plus tax (so about $81 total) from November 24-Dec 2, 2014 only!!

And, there's a bonus! You will receive 35% off of your first order of $150 or more in December (optional, you do NOT have to order)!!

You choose $125 in ANY CURRENT MERCHANDISE YOU WANT - EVEN SALE MERCHANDISE!! 

Example: Choose the $100 Blendabilities Bundle MONDAY DECEMBER 1 ONLY and receive $143 worth of Blendabilities PLUS another $25 in merchandise of your choice!  

That's a $200 VALUE for only $81!  That's just one example!

**If you choose $125 in regular merchandise that is not on sale, that  is still a $149 value if you add in the tax & shipping you would pay for only $81 total!  Example: choose the Big Shot plus another $25 in merchandise!

It's a no-lose deal! If you purchase the kit and do nothing with it, no problem. There are no penalties or requirements. But, if you choose to get a discount, earn some extra income, or both, that's great, too!

Get your kit here November 24-December 2, or just contact me and I can help you get it!

Make sure you pick your $125 in merchandise before you go online to order!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Last day for the Kit Special!

TODAY is the last day to get $150 worth of your favorite things (even for the just now active Holiday Catalog) for just $99 (plus tax and shipping is free!)

The kit is a great way to start earning some extra cash for the holiday shopping coming up! Wouldn't it be nice to put on stamping parties with friends for your "extra job"? It's been my favorite "job" for a few years now!

And if, that's not your thing, then you can use it to constantly get your favorite stamping things at a 20% discount! What a great way to keep on with your hobby!

I welcome all kind of stampers to my group, and would love to help you make this Kit how you want it to be! Don't wait too long, it ends today!

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:

Another card class come and gone

Whew! What a great class! We had such a great time stamping these cards.

Every now and then something happens and you need a sympathy card.  We used the Thoughts & Prayers (Wood) set for a nice image and sentiment and the Deco Labels Framelits dies to cut them out.

See ya later, Alligator! This cute card is made with three shades of green, embossed with chevrons, for a nice ombre effect. Come back later for a tutorial on how I did it! The stamp set is one of the free gifts you can get with any $50 purchase made during Sale-A-Bration, which goes from Jan. 28th through March 31.

 This card sure made me happy! Not only do I love gray and yellow (shocker, huh?), but the card uses part of the song we sang to our oldest when she was a baby. Paired with polka dot embossing and clouds made with the Cupcake punch, it doesn't get much cuter!

This pretty birthday card features banners, great colors and patterns, and a sweet message from the Another Great Year (Wood) set that just released in the Occasions catalog. I just love that Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Ribbon, don't you?

Be sure to check in next month for our latest card class projects! Class is Feb. 24 & 25 if you want to join us!

Happy Stamping!

FREE Markers!

That's right! Get free Stampin' Write Markers when you join Paper Pumpkin by Feb 10. As if that isn't reason enough to join, I have another one for you. Join by Jan 25, and I'll send you a case to store all of your awesome new stamps and ink in, and a set of cards to make with your new stamps and ink! So much fun in one little special.
So, here is the fine print about Paper Pumpkin.

• It's cheap:  A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)  There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want. 

• It's exclusive:  Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!

• It's all ready:  Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive. 

• It's fast and fun:  Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape. 

• It's easy:   We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month. You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)

• It's join time: click here to join!

5th Annual Stampapalooza!

5th Annual Stampapalooza!
You won't want to miss this!!

What is Stampapalooza? It's a fun day filled with stamping! We make cards, mini scrapbooks, treat bags and more.And it's even more fun with your best friend.
When is it? October 5th, 2013. Registration starts 8:30 am, class starts at 9 am sharp, so try to be there around 8:50.
Where will it be? The Midlothian Civic Center in Midlothian, TX
How much?  Only $50 for at least 14 different projects!! (1/2 cards, 1/2 non-cards/3-D)
Why: Includes the stamping talents of at least 14 Stampin' Up! Demonstrators!! Not to mention
* Fun! * Lunch * Snacks * Door prize drawing * and MORE *
Deadline to sign up and pay: Tuesday, Monday, Sept 23
No refunds after Sept 23, but you will receive class supplies unless you can be replaced.

Must bring adhesive, we supply everything else!
**This is a fast paced, but FUN class! Sometimes groups get split up, but again, we have FUN!

Reserve your spot NOW!! There are a limited number of spaces and they are filling up! You can register securely online now with a $1.75 convenience fee, or post a comment below and I'll contact you for other payment options.

Paper Pumpkin for just $10!

I know, you're probably thinking "What is it and what makes you think I want it?".

Paper Pumpkin is a 30-minute creativity escape. It comes with everything you need 

to create a sweet project: the ink, exclusive to Paper Pumpkin stamps, pre-cut card 
stock and embellishments, just grab your SNAIL and go! The best part is, it's 
delivered to your door in a pretty red box every month. I love mine. I look forward 
to the shipping email every month saying my surprise is on it's way! And it really 
is a surprise! After the first month where you get your Welcome Kit, it's a new 
design every month, no repeats!

Join Paper Pumpkin  now through Aug. 31 you can get your own kits for only $10 
a month for the first two months!* After your first two months, keep the creativity 
coming every month for only $19.95—shipping included! Here's another great thing 
about it. Say you're going to be gone on a vacation for a month (we can dream, right?) 
and you won't be able to work on your kit, you can suspend it for a month and then 
have it start up again next month! You don't have to cancel and sign back up later! 
And if you don't want to continue your subscription, you can stop the shipments 
altogether without it being a pain to do so.

Here's how to do it:
~Sign up at mypaperpumpkin.com. 
~Use the promo code PUMPKINDEAL

 DONE!

Remember it's only valid until August 31, 2013, so don't miss out!

JOIN NOW TO CREATE AND SAVE WITH PROMO CODE: PUMPKINDEAL

*Plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included. For new members only.

Here are a few projects that past Paper Pumpkin kits have provided: 

The Welcome Kit

May Project

Card Class Results!

We had another great card class this month! I always enjoy the classes, having other stampers come over and the conversations. Not to mention the cards we make! This month we focused on birthdays. Here are the finished cards.

This one uses two of our Sale-A-Bration items, the Everyday Enchantment DSP and Elementary Elegance stamp set.

I love the Twitterpated DSP we used on this one! We also used the Happiest Birthday set.

Yellow and blue has been my favorite combo lately, so we did this one with Daffodil Delight and Night of Navy. The stamp set is Vintage Vogue.

Soft and subtle was to feel of this card. This one also uses a Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Fresh Vintage.

Message Board Madness!

 

I'm offering a special class! 

I saw this and had to have one of my own. So, I thought I'd share my awesome find with you! They are great as a functional addition to your home, or as a gift for someone you love. There are plenty of choices of fabric, so look at the selection below! The fee includes the fabric (the whole package of all three designs!), ribbon, brads and everything else you will need to create your own message board. When you sign-up, contact me with your name and fabric choice.

Date:  Sat. March 10
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Place: 6501 Los Rios Dr, Mesquite 75150
Cost: $30.00 (due by Feb 29)
Includes: Designer fabric of your choice
5 yards coordinating ribbon
Brads
Board
Sign-up Deadline: February 29 by 11:59pm 

Click the "Buy Now" button to purchase online!

Beau Chateau with Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Candy Cane Christmas with Real Red 5/8" ribbon

Deck the Halls with Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding

Flirtatious with Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Spice Cake with Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Sweet Stitches with Chocolate Chip 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Springtime Vintage with Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding

Twitterpated with Riding Hood Red 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Timeless Portrait with Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding

 

Style

Trying to define your style is difficult.  Defining your style isn't essential for being a crafter, it can help you pinpoint what you like though.  I looked at several websites and took some quizzes to try and figure mine out.  In home design they call it Polished Casual: clean lines, simple patterns and subtle color, all of it is comfortable, though.  In fashion it's called Classic Chic: timeless yet sophisticated, elegant and clean, appropriate for each setting or occasion.  And it sounded absolutely like me!  However, I couldn't find a quiz to define your crafting style.  So, I figure my craft style must be along the same lines as your fashion and home style. I looked at my craft room, and what did I see?  Clean lines, timeless furniture, simple patterns in certain areas. The color is quite bold, but it's calming at the same time.  I think I'll call my crafting style Casual Chic then.  Yes, I like the sound of that.