I haven't posted here in awhile, because my website improved and moved! But for those of you who lost me (OR are finding me here for some reason), please click on the link below to view my new website location. I think you are gonna LOVE it!
What's NEW!?
Thursday, December 07, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Lots of Fun News to Share!
My website's new look is being revealed this evening!!
I've been working with Brian and Nicole from Integrant Services this past month. They are the geniuses that have been creating and building my new look. And my new design goes live tonight! I'm giddy! Of course there will be kinks to work out. So if you find something that doesn't work, let me know. But I'm so happy!... I'll have an introductory home page. Then once in the blog (with just a click), the formatting will be similar - just scroll to see all the posts. AND I'll have drop down menus. Things should be easier to find. As time goes on, I'll work on re-doing the look of many of my resource pages. It is going to be so pretty!
That's not the only news I have for you. There's more...
- Stampin' Up!® announced yesterday the return of alcohol-based markers!! Us lucky demonstrators (and anyone who gets the Starter Kit) can purchase these early between October 1st and the 15th! The release to everyone else will be in the near future (before 2017 ends), but the date hasn't been determined yet.
- World Card-Making Day is October 7th this year. So to celebrate, Stampin' Up! will be having a sale for ten days (October 1–10). During that time you can get 15% off Notecards & Envelopes and select stamp sets. Also, when you buy Fast Fuse Adhesive, you’ll get two refills for FREE! Click here for the flyer.
- AND...During the entire month of October, select packs of Designer Paper will be part of a Buy 3, Get 1 Free special! Click here for that flyer. (Oh! The stamp sets that are 15% off on the World Card-Making Day flyer coordinate with paper packs that are part of this Buy 3, Get 1 Free special. How cool is that?!)
Friday, September 15, 2017
Painted Harvest Wreath Card
Did you know you can turn the sunflower image from the Painted Harvest stamp set into a wreath?!
This is a fairly simple card to recreate. In fact it's so quick and simple that I made a bunch of them as swaps recently. (You'll want to stop back tomorrow to see some of my favorite swap cards I got back.)
Here are some details for recreating this one. (A full product list linked to my online store is below.)
Measurements:
- Early Espresso Cardstock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" folded in half for the card base
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 4" x 5-1/4" for the inside...and scrap for stamping and punching out the wreath piece
- Real Red Cardstock: 3-1/4" x 3-1/4"
- Wood Textures Designer Paper: 3" x 3"
- Real Red 1/8" Ribbon: about 7"
- Very Vanilla Lace Trim: 3-1/4"
Directions:
- Stamp the smaller, more detailed sunflower image in Garden Green ink onto Very Vanilla scrap. Punch out.
- Stamp the berries and add a bow with a Glue Dot.
- Stamp the tree rings with Early Espresso ink onto the front of the Early Espresso card.
- Attach the designer paper to the Real Red using SNAIL. Put adhesive on the back bottom edge of the Real Red and attach the Lace Trim so it peeks out in the front evenly. Then attach this whole thing to the front of the card.
- Attach the wreath layer to the front using Dimensionals.
- Stamp a sentiment if you wish (mine is blank) to the 4" x 5-1/4" Very Vanilla piece and add to the inside of the card.
Tomorrow I'll share some wonderful cards I received in a recent swap. Hope you come back to visit!
Product List
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We are always looking for new members. Get free merchandise by having your monthly Paper Pumpkin kit purchases go towards club rewards!
Merry Patterns Host Promotion!
Hosting a holiday catalog event is always fun. And we've just sweetened the deal with our exciting Merry Patterns Host Promotion. Host a party with $300 in sales by October 31, and earn the FREE Merry Patterns Stamp Set in addition to the usual Stampin' Rewards. Are you an online customer? Gather friends together to peruse the catalog or online store. Collect all the orders and we can put them all in as a party order. OR...Place your own order of $300+ and earn the stamp set that way!
Hosting a holiday catalog event is always fun. And we've just sweetened the deal with our exciting Merry Patterns Host Promotion. Host a party with $300 in sales by October 31, and earn the FREE Merry Patterns Stamp Set in addition to the usual Stampin' Rewards. Are you an online customer? Gather friends together to peruse the catalog or online store. Collect all the orders and we can put them all in as a party order. OR...Place your own order of $300+ and earn the stamp set that way!
A Season of Style with Coordinating October & November Paper Pumpkin Kits
To give you more of what you love, during October and November Stampin' Up! is offering two straight months of perfectly coordinated Christmas cardmaking and gifting projects with the Season of Style coordinating Paper Pumpkin kits. You will have everything you need to complete unique holiday cards and gifts. You will have more creative options when you mix and match and make your own alternate projects. And you can get that handmade holiday touch without fuss because everything is prepped and ready for you to assemble! To learn more about these kits of creativity that I am SOooo passionate about, click here. To get started with your subscription so you can get these great kits, click here and sign up by October 10th.
Monday, August 28, 2017
August 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternate Ideas
Paper Pumpkin kit time is my favorite! In fact, I love it so much that I wish I could work in the Paper Pumpkin department at Stampin' Up!
I'm a huge fan of this product...
- It comes directly to me in my mailbox every single month.
- It's affordable - around $20 per month (including the shipping!).
- The kits contain wonderful, seasonal paper-crafting projects that I can do in just a few minutes.
- The kits are exclusive. Stampin' Up! only manufactures so many.
- The kits are made with the beginning crafter in mind (so I can do these with my kids or send them to a niece or nephew starting college this fall).
- AND they appeal to advanced crafters...because a person can really go beyond and create SO many more things than the intended projects.
I put together a couple of these August kit cards according to the directions...
...and then I created some alternate projects to share with you.
Today I will share four of the alternate cards that I designed with this August 2017 Giftable Greetings kit. Later this week I'll share even more since I'm still needing to put some finishing touches on some items and photograph them. And then if you are one of my personal Paper Pumpkin subscribers and you received this kit, I'll be sending you 10-13 additional EXCLUSIVE project ideas via email on September 2nd!
I recommend watching my video below first for tips and measurements. It's a long video (as always! sorry). But I share a lot of details, and I have a hard time knowing what to cut out. ;)
Here are close-up photos of my four alternate cards that I created in the video.
CARD #1
CARD #2 (I added a bow on my thanks card after the video was recorded. I think it looks a little more balanced.)
CARD #3
CARD #4
If you have NEVER been a subscriber but you think you'll like to give Paper Pumpkin kits a try, CLICK HERE to sign up soon so you can get a gorgeous, autumn-themed September kit delivered straight to your door at 50% off. You have until September 10th. And you'll want to sign up using the promo code HALFOFF0917 at paperpumpkin.com. This 50% special* offer is for new subscribers, so it's a perfect time to give it a try. Plus there is no obligation. So if you decide you don't want to continue, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Want to know more about Paper Pumpkin kits and how to get in on the fun? Click here for more information.
EEK! AND DID YOU KNOW?...There were hints shared recently about this upcoming gorgeous, autumn-themed September Paper Pumpkin kit... "Right now new subscribers get 50% off the impressive September kit, including fall-themed projects bedecked with stamped leaves and laser-cut, gold foil stickers (which you can see peeking out in the image above). We can almost guarantee that you’ll want more than one. So don’t wait!"
*The fine print...
- Only new month-to-month subscribers qualify for the 50% discount.
- To participate in this promotion, subscribers must join by Monday, September 10, 2017 at 11:50 PM (MT).
- The 50% discount only applies to the new subscriber’s first kit. After that, the price for each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD.
Product List ...things you might need/want in addition to the August 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit to make any or all of the projects in the videos
- washi tape or masking tape
New 2017 Holiday Catalog Product Shares are now available!
My shares are filling, so be sure to reserve your spot. Click here for more information.
Friday, August 18, 2017
2017 Holiday Product Shares Available!
2017 Holiday Catalog Product Shares Available!
Ribbons, Designer Papers, Embellishments, Etc...
Update:
I have already filled several shares. Those were packaged this weekend and will be shipping out to share participants early this week. But I still have a few more people hoping to get in on some holiday shares. Please let me know if you would like to purchase a share. I am only looking for:
- 3 more people to fulfill the Paper Share.
The 2017 Holiday Catalog debuts September 1st! That means it's that time of year to get in on my popular product shares so you can gather up lots of new product for LESS! Sign up today by emailing me with your picks.
Check out the share choices! At the very bottom you will find more details about how my shares work, the ordering process, alternate shipping costs if ordering multiple shares, and more.
At this time I do not have photos of ALL the products/shares to show you. But I have photos of a few!
2017 "I Want Every Holiday Share" Bundle! FULL
This is the best way to get all 3 shares!
$48.50 (+ $13.60 Priority shipping)
- Get one of the new 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 1" food safe Mini Pizza Boxes and five Whisper White 3" x 3" Envelopes as a bonus gift.
- A sample stamped greeting card is included.
- Save on shipping.
Embellishments and Doo Dads! FULL
Get a sampler of fun new accents, bling and embellishments. Why not get a little bit of the fun new stuff, right?
Embellishments/Doo Dads share that is shipped arrives in a plastic bag that zips shut so it is airtight and items do not move around in shipping. Because the mini Ornaments are fragile, it is also shipped in a Priority mailing box.
ALL NEW 2017 Holiday Catalog Embellishments and Doo Dads Share
$17.75 (+ $7.15 Priority shipping**)
- Stitched Felt Embellishments (3 - 1 of each of the 3 designs) NEW
- Mini Ornaments (2) NEW
- Green Sprigs (3) NEW
- Season of Glitz Mini Gift Bows (assortment of 10) NEW
- Christmas Around the World Embellishments (6 - 2 of each of the 3 designs) NEW
- Year of Cheer Embellishments (12 - 3 of each of the 4 designs) NEW
- Foil Snowflakes (6 - 3 of each of the 2 colors) NEW
- Black Rhinestone Jewels (35 - 25 small, 5 med, and 5 large) NEW
Lots of Ribbons for Less! FULL
Ever wanted many ribbons in lots of colors, but couldn't justify purchasing so many individual rolls? Then you need to take part in a 'ribbon share!'
Ribbon that is shipped arrives wrapped around chipboard (so it is does not get tangled) and is packaged in a cellophane bag.
ALL NEW 2017 Holiday Catalog Ribbon Share
~5 feet of 6 ribbons & ~8 feet of the twine for $15.25 (+ $3 shipping**)
- Real Red 1/8" Solid Ribbon NEW
- Vintage Crochet Trim NEW
- Silver Mini Tinsel Trim NEW
- Red Mini Tinsel Trim NEW
- Jute Twine NEW
- Quilted Christmas 1/4" Ribbon NEW
- 7/8" Black & White Striped Ribbon NEW
Lots of Designer Paper for Less!
Ever wanted lots of different designer papers, but couldn't justify purchasing so many individual packs? Then you need to take part in a 'designer paper share!'
Paper that is shipped arrives packaged in a cellophane bag.
ALL NEW 2017 Holiday Catalog 6x6 Designer Series/Specialty Paper Share
58 sheets (most sized at 6"x 6") - a sampling from 8 packs of NEW Designer Series & Specialty Paper for $15.50 (+ $6.65 Priority shipping**)
- Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper Stack (12 sheets sized at 6x6 - 1 of each design) NEW
- Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper (6 sheets sized at 6x6 - 1 of each design) NEW
- Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper (12 sheets sized at 6x6 - 2 of 6 designs) NEW
- Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper (6 sheets sized at 6x6 - 1 of each design) NEW
- Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper (4 sheets sized at 6x6, 4 sheets sized at 3x6 - 1-1/2 of each design) NEW
- Champagne Foil Sheets (2 sheets sized at 6x6) NEW
- Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper (6 sheets sized at 6x6 - 1 of each design) NEW
- Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (6 sheets sized at 6x6 - 1 of each design) NEW
How to Get In on a Share
Here's how it works:
- You sign up for the share/s you'd like by emailing me (stampyourartout@comcast.net) your name, mailing address (US residents only), which share/s you would like, and an email address you wish me to use for PayPal invoicing.
- When a share is full (4-8 people depending on the share), I send you a PayPal† invoice**. (Invoicing will not begin until the end of August. September 1st is the earliest I can place product share orders.)
- After I collect payments, I then place my order for product. Delivery from Stampin' Up! takes about 6 business days.
- I cut, sort & repackage the product (please allow 3-6 days for this process).
- I then ship the product to you OR you may pick it up at my Stampin' Studio to save on shipping costs (if you live locally).
** If ordering multiple shares, they can be shipped together and in some cases save on shipping costs. Contact me for more information.
† I use PayPal to bill my customers. Keep in mind though that you do not need a PayPal account in order to make your payment. Upon receiving my invoice, you may choose the credit card/debit card option instead of using a PayPal account. Instructions are given and the process for payment is simple.
Sign up (email me at stampyourartout@comcast.net) for your shares today!
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