Hey, y’all! Happy Saturday!
I’ll be back this evening with a card share – I’m taking part in the Crazy Crafters Blog Hop today – as their Special Guest! How exciting is that? So – watch for that post later, okay?
Right now – I’d like to remind y’all about an opportunity to take part in one of my Online Host Clubs! I’ve had a great response – but…I’ve got a few extra spaces to fill to round out a complete club and accommodate a couple folks who really want to get a club going! So…if you’ve got a long wish list from this great new catalog – take advantage of a chance to gather up the goodies!
Here’s how it works:
You’ll sign up for a 6 month term and commit to:
- A $25.00 minimum order each month
- Placing your order by the 20th of each month
- Using the Host code I’ll provide in an email sent out at the beginning of each month
Once 6 members have joined, a random draw will determine your host month and you are guaranteed:
- A $150.00 Workshop order during your host month
- $15.00 minimum of Stampin’ Rewards dollars to spend on the exclusive Host Stamp Sets, or any other current Stampin’ Up! product during your host month.
Here’s a look at the host sets in question – remember they can ONLY be purchased with Stampin’ Rewards and you only get THOSE when you place an individual order over $150 OR you’re the “host” on a workshop that goes over $150 (and each month is guaranteed to be a $150 show – minimum!!).
- You earn TWO Peppermint Reward points for every $25 that you order on your Host Club Orders. So your $25.00 order earns TWO Peppermints every month, a $50 order earns 4 reward points, a $75 order earns you 6 reward points, etc. You’ll earn at least 12 reward points during your membership, building up your Peppermints towards FREE Items!
- FREE monthly tutorial with 4-5 projects
- FREE catalogs during your membership term
- FREE shipping in your Host Month
- A FREE STAMP SET of your choice valued up to $25 at the end of the 6 months, any current set (excluding host sets)!
- At the end of the 6 months, you’ll get first dibs at signing up for the next 6 month term
During your host month you’re welcome to gather extra orders to increase your host rewards (just give your friends the host code for their orders), it’s that easy! And if you already have 5 other friends that want to do this, you can start your own Exclusive Club!
So – if it sounds like fun, give me a shout at stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net and get a spot reserved!
Now – Blog Candy!
Yesterday was my birthday (I am 29 plus Expedited Overnight Shipping and Handling…) AND I’ve lost 125 pounds – putting me at my goal weight (hey – even my doctor is happy where I am!) and officially putting me in the “maintaining” category, not the “dieting” place!
So – I’m celebrating those two milestones by GIVING away….
Nope – Your eyes are not deceiving you! I am giving away a complete Stamparatus to one lucky winner! 🙂 🙂 🙂
One might say that…my loss is your gain!
So to speak.
How do you get entered to win?
Leave me a comment ON THIS BLOG POST! What is your favorite new thing in the catalog? Could be a Suite – some Designer Paper – or a favored stamp set. Maybe it’s the Stamparatus!?! Whatever it is – let me know!
You’ve got until the end of the day on Friday – 29 Jun 18, to leave your comment and be entered to win! On Saturday morning, the 30th, I’ll use my handy Random Number Generator to select the lucky winner and let everyone know in that day’s blog post.
Please note, per the Demonstrator rules from Stampin’ Up!, anyone can leave a comment, but I’m only able to ship Stampin’ Up! merchandise to addresses within the United States. Thanks for your understanding and good luck!! 🙂
So – Online Host Club! Looking for some folks who want to gather goodies and earn free stuff! And don’t forget to leave me a comment and get entered to win the Stamparatus!
TTFN
HOST CODE FOR 17 JUN – 30 JUN: NFFNVPXF
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! But, if your order is over $150, please don’t use this code (you’ll miss out on your own Stampin’ Rewards if you use it) but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 from any active catalog! And – you can even select one of the Host-exclusive sets! See my Rewards page for more details.
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
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No FFF’s for a minute, guys. Cuz of how – he’s there and I’m here! 🙁
He’ll be back, though! Despair not – absence makes the heart grow fonder! 🙂
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If I were not a demonstrator, I would join your host club … what a deal! AND the Stamparatus as a give-away…WOW! Your weight loss is simply amazing and a long haul of keeping on the straight and narrow path. Kudos to you. The way you age has to be the new math 🙂 Have a wonderful day and I can’t wait to see your card later.
Yes – it’s new AND fuzzy!! 😉 And – I’m awfully glad you’re a Demo on MY TEAM!! 🙂 Thank you so much, Karen!!
Happy belated birthday – hope you are still celebrating (I celebrate the entire month lol). And a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss! Way to go!!! 🙂
Thank you, Carrie! I’m trying to keep it going – except for the cake and eating like it’s my birthday! 😉 Good luck in the draw! 🙂
wow! Great give-away. so many choices, though I love many ofthe stamp sets, i have to say the new colors are my favs.
The new colors are wonderful! Thanks so much, Julie! 🙂
My favorite new item in the catalog is the stamp set Wonderful Moments. Beautiful You is one of my favorite sets and I think Wonderful Moments will coordinate nicely with it.
Yes yes yes – it sure will! Thanks much, Michele – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes on your birthday! There are so many things to love in the new catalog but I think the Stamparatus is my fav
It’s pretty awesome, true statement! Thank you so much – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
The stamparatus!! It will save me so much card stock as I can re stamp the image.
Yes – it sure does help to not have to keep “starting over”! Thanks so much – and good luck in the draw!!
I love the detailed laser cut paper(and also the stained glass paper) thanks for the opportunity to Win!
Yes, they’re gorgeous papers! Thanks so much, Eileen, and good luck in the draw! 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mary. Sorry you have to spend it away from home. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! on hitting your goal. That’s awesome and to hit it by your 29th birthday is doubled. So very happy for you. I know how much work you put into doing that. My favorite Suite is the Tropical Escape. I love every piece of it and I’m ordering it really soon.
It was a pretty good birthday present, for sure! I, too, love the Tropical Escape suite – it’s gorgeous! Thank you so much, Karen! 🙂
Yay Mary!! Congrats on your amazing weight loss and on being a guest designer for the blog hop tonight! Hope that you had a little cake and ice cream to celebrate your birthday! 🙂
I did!! A gourmet cupcake (300 calories – just sayin’) and a wonderful lunch with my friends out here! Thanks so much, Amy! 🙂
I am so envious of your loss. It is NOT an easy thing! This was an awesome catalog-how do I pick a favorite? I love Animal outing because of it’s “cuteness” and Enjoy Life has the most lovely of sentiments. Sea of textures bundle is going to give hours of enjoyment–See, I just can’t decide on one.
You sound like me – they’re ALL favorites!! And – it took a bit of work (which you saw in person!!). Thanks much, Sandy – good luck in the draw! 🙂
Congratulations on achieving your goal!! My favorite things from the new catalogue are the Animal outing bundle and the Stampin’ Blends pens.
Loving the Blends – can’t wait for all the new colors!! Thanks so much – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Happy birthday, Mary and congratulations on meeting your goal weight. What an achievement!! My favorite item so far in the new catalog is the Stamparatus. I don’t have one yet, but I am seeing all the wonderful ways you can use it and hope to get one some day!
It’s a pretty awesome tool – maybe you’ll win it! 😉 Thanks for leaving a comment and good luck! 🙂
Congrats on the weight loss (WOW, that took a lot of dedication) and Happy Birthday, too !!!
My favorite new thing in the catalog is the Petal Promenade Suite … so gorgeous.
Also, this isn’t “etched in stone” because I’m a woman and can change my mind and there are way too many gorgeous and fun things in catalog to really pick just one 🙂 !!! HA HA !!!
Hugs,
Robbie
Ha ha!! I feel ya – I have a new “favorite” every time I break out a new set!! Thank you so much, Robbie – and yes. It took some effort… 🙂 Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Wonderful that you are now maintaining. Dreams do come true. I love love the stamp set with the English bulldog and park benches. Stamparatus might be needed to get that stamped. Although have no clue how they work.
Sitting Pretty – great stamp set! Thank you so much, Kim!! Good luck in the draw – and…I’ll try to use the Stamparatus one of these days in a Sunday video! 🙂
My favorite new product is EVERYTHING! But if I really must choose, I’d say it’s the Animal Outing stamp and dies.
EVERYTING – excellent choice, Jean!! 🙂 And that Animal Outing is very cute, indeed! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Happy Birthday and a big CONGRATS on your weight loss. Way to go!!! My favorite item in the catalog is the Time for Tea Suite. Please enter me in your giveaway.
Yes – love that one, Babe! It’s just lovely. Thanks so much – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
WOW! You are a very determined and dedicated girl to accomplish that epic weight loss. Congratulations! A very Happy Birthday to you as well. I am not entering your contest as I live in BC, but I just wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration to others. Keep on keeping on!
That’s very sweet, Eunice! Thanks for taking the time to leave this congrats comments!! And I’m happy that you find inspiration in my cards! 🙂
I love the “Rooted in Nature” set as well as the “Big Wishes”. It is hard to choose!!
Both are very cool, for sure! Thanks much, Rosie – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Congrats and Happy Birthday, all the work was worth the effort. Thanks so much for sharing your tips and ideas. I for one need help with inspiration and it’s great to get help from someone that’s already done the tried and trials part. So many great new things to choose, but I have been enjoying the Highland Heather paper, such a fresh and calming color.
Enjoy your weekend, even though your away from home. GOT stamps though right.
That new color is gorgeous, isn’t it? I was sorry to see Wisteria Wonder leave us – but…I do love Highland Heather! Thanks very much – and I’m glad I can provide inspiration, ideas and help! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Congratulations Mary, on your amazing, spectacular weightloss! I know just exactly how difficult that was. And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thanks, Linda – yes. It was a bit of a chore! 😉 Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Oh my word, girl…..ConGrAtuLaTioNs!!!! And thanks for celebrating with US!!!! I’m loving the whole Rooted in Nature thing right now! (That might change tomorrow though b/c there’s SO much to LOVE!)
Yes – that’s one of my fave’s too! And yes – I might change my mind with every new set I use!! LOL!! Thanks so much, Kathy! 🙂
My favorite thing about the new catalogue is the Color Revamp. Color has the ability to affect our spirits deeply and is so foundational to what we do as stampers. So I am really grateful that SU has brought back some truly beautiful “old” colors (Blackberry Bliss, Mint Macaron, Coastal Cabana, Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo!) and has added some lovely new ones. I’m grateful that SU felt free to say, “Hey, we really liked that color! Let’s bring it back!” Not every company would do that, and I love SU’s commitment to making things better.
Yes! Love love love the “new” colors! And yes – making things better and keeping it new and fresh is absolutely one of our best things! Thanks so much, Lynne – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Congrats on your stunning weight loss, Mary!! What an achievement!! My favorite thing from the new catalog is the Graceful glass suite. I am thrilled when new products/techniques are taught and are so easy!
That’s a gorgeous suite, indeed! Love that Vellum paper! Thank you so much, Peggy!! Best of luck in the draw! 🙂
I love the Rooted In Nature bundle. I feel it is a very versatile set with so many possibilities! I also really like that it can be combined with one of my favorite stamp sets, Lovely As A Tree.
Yes yes and YES! I love that bundle, too! Thanks, Pam – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Wow, Mary! That’s some really great blog candy! And congrats on the weight loss! 👏🏻
There is so much awesomeness in the new catty, one of my favorites is the Follow Your Dreams bundle.
Yes, that dreamcatcher and die see are wonderful, aren’t they? Thanks very much, Pat! Bets of luck in the draw!
Happy Birthday! Congrats on moving to “maintaining ” club. The favorite thing for the new Catalog at this point is Blueberry Bushel stamp pad and paper. I heart heart heart it!
Thanks very much, Darryl! I’m ever so happy to be in that club, I can tell you! And I heart heart HEART Blueberry Bushel, too! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Congratulations on your achievements Mary! It’s a wonderful thing to lose a half a person. Keep the maintenance up kiddo!
Happy Birthday !
Now for the blog candy! WOW!
My favorite thing is the Tea Time Suite! I want it ALL!
Oh! And half of all the DSP this catalog.
LOL!! I’m pickin’ up what you’re putting down, Paula!! 🙂 Thanks so much. And – now comes the hard part…KEEPING it off! Bleh! 🙂
Well Happy Belated Birthday Ms. Mary! And a big “CONGRATULATIONS” on reaching your weight loss goal, that is fabulous! 🙂 No easy feat, you should be very proud!
I must say that my favorite item in the new catalog is the Natures Poem Suite! From the stamp set and dies to the paper and accessories the possibilities are endless! Have a good day Mary! 🙂
Oh my – yes, that’s one of my favorites, too!! Love every single piece! Thank you so much, Kathy and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Mary, your weight loss is an awesome accomplishment! Congratulations! I have to admit I fell in love with the Share What You Love DSP from the moment I saw it! What’s not to love about it, with all those beautiful sheets with pearlized accents? Thanks for your wonderful offer and a chance to win the Stamparatus!
Gorgeous paper, for sure! I’ve bought WAAY too much of it! 🙂 Thanks very much, Maryanne – and good luck in the draw! 🙂
Happy birthday! And congratulations on your fabulous achievement! I love all the new DSP, so much fun to get to play with all the new pretty papers!
Yep – the new papers are simply fabulous!! SU! outdid themselves this time! Thank you so much, Jeffie!! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
BIG Congratulations on your weight loss and for reaching your goal. What a birthday present to yourself! Happy day and keep celebrating! So much to love about the new catalog and I’m still trying to decide what I like best, but so far it is the new color revamp. I love the new colors and am happy to see some retired favorites back. (Blueberry bushel is my fave too!)
Hey Susan – thank you so much! Love the new colors – and BB is one of my favorites!! 🙂
WOW!! 125lbs……that is quite an accomplishment! That is a whole other person!! Now comes the hard part……maintaining!! And also a Happy Birthday……I know about those “extra” holding & charges!! I like a couple new items in the new catalogue. #1 is “Treat Time” & #2 is “Itty Bitty Greetings”. I like to do small paper craft gift holders, etc for thank yous & special occasions for family & friends…..so you never can have too many words & greetings. I sure hope my # comes up in the draw…..I am kinda frugal when it comes to spending on something that my “stamp-a-ma-jig” will do the job…..sorta!! Would be a real treat!! Again, congratulations on both of your milestones!
Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, the Stamparatus is cool – and is a great addition to the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig! And yes – the maintaining is harder than the losing on so many levels! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
The stamparatus is pretty terrific and so are you — losing 125 pounds. I can only dream.
It just took the right “reason” for me to do it, I guess! I wish I could say I enjoyed it – but…I really didn’t! Well – except for buying new clothes and not hating how I look in them! Thanks so much, Val! 🙂
The Stamparatus will ensure much success to precision cardmakers who have had too many “misplaced” stampings in the past. Mary, I did not know you used to be in a position to lose 125#…glad your heart did not shrink, but seems happy and generous. Shalom, Susan Heine
Oh yes – I sure was! It took a good many years to get there, but get there I did! So – I hope to never ever get back to that place! Thank you so much, Susan – and best of luck in the draw! 🙂
There are not enough words to tell you what a great accomplishment you have made!! You should be so proud! You now have all the tools you need to help maintain your goal, so don’t be too hard on yourself….we all have good days and bad.
My favorite item in the new catalog has to be Animal Outing….I love all the elements in this suite.
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Thank you very much, Janice! I’m having to remind myself that a day “off” will not add 125 pounds back! 😉 But – a month MIGHT!! So…just have to remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint! Appreciate the kind words. I love the animal outing – it’s so cool to have the dies for the stamped images! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
I enjoyed the live demonstration tonight.
My favorite thing in the new catalog is the Heartland stamp set.
I’m just a country girl!
Thanks, Dianne – it was nice of you to join us! Hope to see you again in the future. The Heartland set is wonderful – be sure to check out the Country Road set, too! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Hope you had a beautiful birthday. Congratulaions on your weight loss. I am very envious. You must have excellent willpower. The stamparatus will be great for making my Christmas cards this year.
It’s a very handy tool, that’s for sure! Willpower? Maybe. I found a few tricks that helped me – for the first time! Thanks, Susan! 🙂
Hey Mary, amazing what one can do when you put your heart and soul into it. You journey is inspiring , thanks for sharing with us. My current favorite item is the delightly detailed laser cut papers!
Happy Birthday!!
Thanks so much, Lisa – it’s been a journey, for sure! 🙂 That Detailed laser paper is truly beautiful! 🙂
I would so love the stamparatus….and I enjoy your show so much. You are the kind of person I could call my friend.
That’s sweet of you to say, Rebecca! 🙂 Thank you so much. Good luck in the draw! 🙂
I know I am not “one of your hosts” but this offer of a stamparatus is a dream made in heaven…especially knowing I am not one to win, but never hurts to try. I have come to the conclusion YOU have done more without being in your own element toward card making than I could ever imagine. It is obvious you are a pro in all you do and even though Iknow you are 100% human and do make mistakes, I love the fact you charge through and keep on going and showing us HOW to recover graciously. I was looking for a die I lost that (at this point) remains illusive, and found a tiny stamp of rain drops I had lost when doing things my way. With the stamparatus maybe I wouldn’t lose a tiny stamp! Keep crafting and card making PLEASE…enjoy your cruise and God bless..
You’ve got as good a shot an anyone, Dee! Entering is half the battle! Which is what I tell myself when I buy a lottery ticket…. 😉 Thank you so much for the very kinds words – it made me feel really good, Dee! 🙂 I surely do hope that you find your die…I HATE when I lose something from a set! 🙁 Be sure to look UNDER all your other tools – the trimmer, etc. The dies get little bits of sticky on them – I’ve found them underneath a lot of things! 😉
I love the new Rooted in Nature stamp set. Always love your new ideas you share with everyone.
Thanks so much, Karla, that’s very sweet! 🙂 I love love love that set!! 🙂
I think the Accented Blooms stamp set is my favorite thing in the new catalog. Thanks for the chance to win. Also love your Finn Fan Fixes!!!
Thanks very much, Lynn – glad that you enjoy them! Accented Blooms is wonderful and I love that it works with the Tailored Tag Punch! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Awesome Blog Candy Mary, thank you for the chance! For me my favorite has to be Sweet Baby Bundle, especially with a new great niece and nephew due in the fall!! Also Happy Birthday and congrats on making your weight loss goal. I am only 3 years into the world of Stampin’Up with AmyK thanks to her I have followed you and am a devoted follower of the Finn’s Fan Club, one look into his eyes and I was hooked… Anyways the most important point I want to make is that I love to be inspired by your creativity and finally had the opportunity to let you know.
Thank you very much, Phyllis – so glad that you found me thru Amy! 🙂 I just ordered the Sweet Baby bundle, I think – so am looking forward to playing with it. Congrats on the impending arrival of your niece and nephew! And – good luck in the draw! 🙂
Happy Belated Birthday and Congrats on the weight loss. I love many things in the new catalog but one of my favs is the color re-vamp, I really love all the new colors and glad to see some of the In-colors come back. Thanks for a chance to win the Stamparatus what great a present to give to someone on your birthday month.
Thanks very much! And yes – the new colors are amazing! Good luck in the draw! 🙂
Nothing like forgetting about this till the last minute. Send some of your willpower my way, will you? That’s a spectacular weight loss effort! I really love the Tropical Escape suite and it was my favorite – until today when I saw your giraffe card! Now I have to move Animal Outing and the dies to the top of my buy next list! I’m hoping you post some cruise photos, Alaska is so beautiful. Thanks for this great blog candy opportunity!
The last minute is good enough, Carol! And thank you so much!!