We have a brand new bundle available only during the month of August!! It’s a beautiful bundle with something for every season…..

Spring

Summer

Fall

and Winter

It comes with the most beautiful set of dies, too, including three different sized “label” dies that stitch both inside and outside the cut!

In addition to this bundle, there’s a brand new selection of watercolor pencils available this month.

We’ll be using this bundle in Stamp Club this month! If you want it, don’t let it get away! It will be gone forever at the end of August.

Thanks for visiting!

August 2, 2018

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Bonus Days Are Back!!

You can earn a $5 coupon for every $50 order (before shipping/tax) placed during the month of August!! If you order $100, you’ll get two $5 codes, and so on.

You can use the coupons on any order placed in September. So, the more you order this month, the more you’ll save next month!

You’ll receive your codes in an email from Stampin’ Up! once your order is placed, and if your order earns more than one code, they will all be in the same email, so BE SURE TO SAVE THE EMAIL!!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned! Tomorrow, I’ll be showing you a bundle that is only available this month!!

July 7, 2018

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Introducing Simply Shammy!

One of my favorite products in the new Stampin’ Up! 2018-2019 Annual Catalog is the Simply Shammy.

What’s so great about this product? It’s a quick and easy way to clean your stamps. And, it works hand in hand with the Stamparatus.

If you have the Stamparatus, you no longer need to clean your stamps with wipes (which can leave fibers that will affect your stamped images) or remove your stamps from the Stamparatus and place them on blocks to clean them using the Stampin’ Scrub. Just wipe them down with the Simply Shammy and they’re ready to go.

It’s also great for removing any extra ink you might get on your Stamparatus plate when you’re inking your stamps.

My shammy has been through five classes this week, and now it looks like this.

All that staining doesn’t affect its performance at all. It still works perfectly.

But, the best part? There are no cleaners or chemicals involved. It works with plain old water. Just rinse it, wring it out, and it’s ready to go. I keep mine in a standard stamp case which keeps it from drying out, so it’s ready to go at all times.

If you don’t have one of these, put it on your next order. You won’t regret it!

July 5, 2018

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Enjoy Life – Round Two

At last month’s Stamp Club, I gave members a choice. I had two samples using the same supplies and the Enjoy Life stamp set. They could make the card below, or the one in my last post, which you can find here.

I think it’s fun to make such a different type of card using the same supplies. And, I have customers who want less girly cards, so this fits the bill.

Stamps: Enjoy Life

Cardstock: Grapefruit Grove, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Grapefruit Grove, Memento Tuxedo Black

Other: Black 1/8” cord

I hope you enjoyed seeing two different ways to use the same supplies.

If you need any of these stamping supplies, you can order at my website link below.

July 3, 2018

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Enjoy Life using Masking

This card is a project from last month’s Stamp Club. It’s made with the new Enjoy Life stamp set and the new In-Color, Grapefruit Grove.

We used a masking technique to add some interest to our white panel. We created a rectangle mask, and lightly sponged Grapefruit Grove inside the rectangle.

Stamps: Enjoy Life

Cardstock: Grapefruit Grove, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Grapefruit Grove, Memento Tuxedo Black

Other: Black 1/8” cord

If you have questions about this technique or anything else you see on my blog, please let me know in the comments.

Stay tuned for another project using the same supplies!

July 1, 2018

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Designer Series Paper Sale

Have you seen all the beautiful DSP (Designer Series Paper) in the new annual catalog? Here’s your chance to stock up!

Stampin’ Up! is having a sale during July! You enjoyed this sale so much last year that we’re offering it again this year. Buy 3 DSPs and get 1 FREE!

Visit my website at the link below to take advantage of this great deal.

June 30, 2018

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Varied Vases Note Card

We made this fun card in Stamp Club last month using the pre-made note cards. I like the note cards because there are 20 in each package, they’re pre-scored and even come with their own envelopes. And, they are available in both Whisper White and Very Vanilla for only $6.50.

Varied Vases is a great stamp set and has a coordinating punch. If you purchase them as a bundle, you’ll save 10% on both.

Stamps: Varied Vases

Cardstock: Whisper White Note Cards, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mint Macaron, So Saffron, Berry Burst

Paper: Share What You Love DSP

Punch: Vases Builder Punch

Other: Basic Pearls, Berry Burst Ribbon, Chalk Marker

Thanks for stopping by!

June 18, 2018

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Oh So Eclectic and Itty Bitty Greetings

This is my new favorite stamp set! Why? I’m so glad you asked!

Although coloring can be fun and provide stress relief, sometimes you just want things to be easy. And, when you can create something easy AND beautiful, that’s my kind of stamp set!

It’s a two-step stamp set, meaning that there are outline stamps and stamps to add color to those outline images. But, THE BEST part, is that the stamps that add color are made to create their own shading! All I’ve done is stamp those flowers. The stamps provided all the color shading.

This set has coordinating dies to cut out the images. And, if you look close, you can see an embossed image on the white panel behind the flowers. That’s made with a die! Dies aren’t just for cutting anymore. Now you can emboss with them, too, simply by using the new Big Shot Embossing Mats. I am IN LOVE!

Stamps: Oh So Eclectic, Itty Bitty Greetings

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Coastal Cabana

Dies: Eclectic Layers Thinlits

Other: Basic Black, Solid Bakers Twine

If you’re looking for a demonstrator, I’d love to be your creative coach!

June 15, 2018

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Check Out the New Ink Pads!

I am re-posting this, because the pictures didn’t come through the first time!!

Stampin’ Up! just did a Color Revamp. We lost some of the colors from the “core” line, but some of the most popular retired in-colors came back, along with brand new colors!

During this process, Stampin’ Up! decided to improve on the design of the ink pad cases.

On the left is one of the “old” ink pads, and the new design is on the right. As you can see, the new pads will be a tad bit smaller and sleeker.

The new pads are designed to be easier to open. They will open more like a compact. Instead of flipping and turning, the lid will just lie back flat and slide in.

One of my favorite things about the new pads is how nicely they stack. The old pads just would not stack together, which could be frustrating when they were sliding all over the place! The new pads have small bumps in each corner of the bottom, which fit into small depressions in the top of the next pad. I think they will be so much easier to store.

They technically fit into the current ink pad carousel, but in my opinion, not very well at all. Stampin’ Up! is in the process of designing a storage system for the new pads. I can’t wait to see what they come up with!

On the back of each ink pad is a series of peel and stick labels in several languages. Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has demonstrators in ten different countries!

Just pick your preferred language, peel and stick it to the front of the ink pad. Or, get a jump start on a new language by using a different label!

At the bottom of the series of labels, Stampin’ Up! has included a colored label without text. Peel this one off and stick it inside the tray at the end of the stamp pad, so you can easily tell the color when you have several pads out on your work area.

As you can see, Stampin’ Up! heard our pleas for stamp pads that are easier to open and stack nicely! One of the best things about our company? They actually listen to, and act on, our feedback!

These new ink pads are available in the 2018-2019 annual catalog, which just launched on June 1st.

If you’d like to order any of these ink pads, you can shop my online store at the link below.

June 12, 2018

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Celebrating 30 Years!!

It’s Finally Here! – Celebrating 30 Years – The New Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalog

Don’t you just love receiving a new and shiny catalog from your favorite store in the mail? How about a copy of the new 2018-2019 annual catalog from Stampin’ Up!: LOVE IT – LIVE IT – SHARE IT. 30 YEARS OF LOVING WHAT WE DO.

There are some great new project kits, and some all-inclusive kits that you won’t want to miss. The project kits require additional products like inks and stamps, but the all-inclusive kits have everything you need to create the projects.

The catalog has been broken down into numerous suites:

1) Tea Room – dainty, delicate images and elegant touches of copper;

2) Animal Expedition – makes any occasion a fun adventure and is perfect for the little ones in our lives;

3) Delightfully Detailed – gorgeous, detailed laser-cut images paired with watercolor wash designs;

4) Best Route – products designed for all your adventures, including some great designer series paper perfect for masculine cards;

5) Broadway Bound – bold images and marquee signs to make a big statement on your projects;

6) Twinkle Twinkle – leave your little ones seeing stars when you share your stellar creations;

7) Under the Mistletoe – create gorgeous greenery to celebrate the Christmas season;

8) Petal Promenade – infuse your projects with elegant photographic images and messages of encouragement;

9) Tropical Escape – experience the lush feel of the tropics without leaving home;

10) Garden Impressions – bring a flower garden blooming to life on your projects;

11) Nature’s Poem – beautiful, natural images designed to use with a variety of techniques;

12) Tranquil Textures – images and embellishments designed to give your projects gorgeous texture;

13) Graceful Glass – the grace and elegance of stained glass;

14) Share What You Love – a suite to celebrate 30 years of Stampin’ Up! and loving what you do.

And what would a new catalog be without some beautiful new embellishments – leaf trinkets, blossoms elements, and tinted faceted buttons. I could go on and on but then I would ruin it for you by not letting you discover the new catalog on your own.

A new catalog is much more than just beautiful products and projects. It’s a bridge that brings people together, and in some cases, changes lives for good. If you haven’t gotten your new catalog yet, let me know, and get ready to create some handmade happiness!