Well. It’s here! FRIDAY! Yup – you’ve made it thru another week! AND – you’ve got our World Card Making Day FB Event to look forward to tomorrow! And – you’ve still got time to pick up some new goodies from Stamp-N-Storage at 15% off – with FREE shipping! Check it all out right here!
But – first off – let’s take a look at the collage-card I made for you today, using the Harvest Hellos and Gather Together Bundles from the Holiday Catalog, on top of some pretty Come To Gather DSP, with sentiments from the Special Celebrations stamp set. Take a look-see:
My card today is a CASE of the catalog. Cuz…I was playing with a challenge that called for CASEing the catalog! So…since it was focused on the Woven Threads suite…that’s what I used! Along with…the Here’s a Card stamp set. Take a look-see:
Happy Tuesday and happy October! WOWZA – can you even believe that??
This is a big day because, in the world of Stampin’ Up! – like the government! – this is the start of a new year for us! I want to thank you ALL for such a wonderful 2018-2019!! Y’all have made so many things possible for me – like a trip to Greece and Maui next summer!! – and helped my little SU! business grow in more ways than I could have imagined – and…I want to thank you for all of that!! You. Guys. Are. AWESOME!! And we’re going to celebrate some this month! Yes – that was a little foreshadowing! 🙂
Now – my card today is a celebration of….birthdays! I used the beautiful Rustic Retreat stamp set and some Wrapped in Plaid DSP. It was a little challenge keeping it from being a Christmas Card. Take a look-see:
Hey guys! It’s the start of another week! I’ve got a Fun FUn FUN day planned! I get to take the van for an oil change.
AND – a tire rotation!
Ahhh – retired life is so so glamorous! 😉
My card today is all from the Annual Catalog – no Christmas or Holiday Catalog in sight!
Yep – I used the gorgeous Perennial Essence suite of goodies – the Floral Essence stamp set and bundled Perennial Flower Punch, plus some Perennial Essence DSP and the Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, to make a pretty birthday card! Take a look-see!
Well – here we are – it’s FRIDAY! And…the Friday before a three-day weekend! Whoo-hoo!
That said – if you’re in the way of that darned Dorian – I know you’re going to spend the long weekend battening down the hatches and preparing your home for his arrival! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! 🙁
My card today is from the Magnolia Lane suite in the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog – an obvious favorite, right? I used the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack and the Designer Series Paper, along with the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and bundled Magnolia Memory Dies for this one. Take a look-see:
I got the inspiration for this one from the CASE The Designer challenge over at the Global Design Project this week.
And the layout is from the Sunday Stamps sketch challenge.
I started by matting a panel of the lovely Magnolia Lane DSP on a double-mat of Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink for the card front.
The circle sentiment is from the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack – I just cut it out with a circle Stitched Shapes Die and adhered it to the card front with Liquid Glue.
Then I used a few Glue Dots to adhere a short length of Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon near the bottom of the circle.
With the Magnolia Memory Dies, I cut a couple of flowers from the Magnolia Lane DSP (that’s right – one of the dies in the set totally cuts out a beautiful flower in one of the papers! How cool is that??). I also cut out two larger leaves and two smaller from Mossy Meadow.
I adhered the leaves with Liquid Glue – then added the flower on the right with Liquid Glue. The second flower is popped on with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I tied a double-loop bow from Linen Thread and added it with a Glue Dot. A small bow from the Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon, attached with a Glue Dot, was next.
I added a single Pearl Basic Jewel and the card front was done!
On the inside, I added a sentiment from Good Morning Magnolia in Mossy Meadow to a Whisper White panel. Then I added a super sweet sticker from the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a double mat of Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink, then into my Basic Black card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope for another Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack sticker on the front…
…and more of the Magnolia Lane DSP on the envelope flap!
Et Voila! How pretty is this soft and feminine birthday card, y’all!?? I LOVE that I can cut perfect flowers FROM the Magnolia Lane DSP, don’t you? And the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack is amaze-balls, for sure! Round it out with a sentiment from Good Morning Magnolia and…winner winner! I hope you like!
TODAY and TOMORROW – are the VERY LAST DAYS to grab that extra gi-hugic Starter Kit, y’all! Why, oh why, would you miss out on THIRTY extra dollars worth of free goodness – with no commitment?
Smart money says…YOU WON’T! Talk to you soon! 🙂
TTFN
M
HOST CODE FOR 16 AUG – 31 AUG: 6TYGSRTF
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.
Do NOT Let This Super Duper Most-Awesome-est Start Kit Get Away!
And That’s EXACTLY What’s Going To Happen – TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY!
Thru 31 August, new demonstrators will receive $155 in FREE product to fill their Starter Kit. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code to use the following month. And – if you join on 1 Aug – you can select from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog for your Starter Kit! Whooo-hooo!
Check it all out on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and then…let’s get you started! Hobbyist or Business Demo – come on down!!!
Limited Time 2019 Holiday Catalog Special Bundles
I know you’ve got a LONG wish list from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog! And – I’ve got a way for you to save a little money and fill out that wish list a little faster!
As has become my tradition, I’ve gathered up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) in the 2019 Holiday Catalog that coordinate perfectly with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
When you order them, you’ll save around 15-20% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! 🙂 Please note – these bundles are only available until 15 Sept – so…get them while you can!
Head on over to my Ordering Page to see what you’ll get in each bundle (I’ve got PICTURES!!) and then get your order placed!
HAPPY BUNDLING!
A Few 2019 Holiday Catalog Shares Are Still Available!
Try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and envelopes, plus fun embellishments with one of my Catalog Shares! I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 Sep 19 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast! Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – likely early in the week of the 9th, if not quicker!
Once again, I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and an Embellishment share with all sorts of fun new goodies!
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). And there are even DOUBLE shares, too!
Shares are open to anyone (with US or APO address only! – sorry) – including demonstrators, so…get all the details about what’s being offered in each kind of share right here – and get signed up for YOURS! 🙂
Tic-Tock!!
TWO DAYS to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!
Click the picture for the how-to’s and where-for’s!
And here’s the fine print!
Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
Basic Black Card Stock: 4 1/2″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Mossy Meadow Card Stock: 3 1/2″ x 5 1/8″ (mat for card front); 3 3/4″ x 5″ (mat for inner liner); Magnolia Memory die cut leaves
Petal Pink Card Stock: 3 5/8″ x 5 1/4″ (second mat for card front); 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (second mat for inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ (inner liner)
Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack: 2 3/8″ Stitched Shapes circle (sentiment)
Magnolia Lane DSP: 3 3/8″ x 5″ (card front); envelope flap
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!
Finn Fan Fix
It’s getting pretty real, folks.
Mr. Reindeer is…nearing admittance to hospice, I’m afraid.
With – I’m askeered – a DNR order.
He recently underwent a Finn-induced evisceration.
Yes. Another one.
This one required a medically induced coma and several days in the ICU to get strong enough for the extensive surgery.
Finally – it was time.
Dr. Dad-Wayne mentioned that the next time – if Mr. Reindeer survives – we may need a skin graft.
But – he was able to cobble him back together – for now.
The Finn-Dad was SOOOOO happy!
Maybe too happy? No time in the recovery room for Mr. Reindeer.
No rest for the eviscerated!
He carried Mr. Reindeer out of the barn and then…
…gently set him down in the grass.
Turned out Finn had some “business” to attend to. Ahem.
But as soon as that was done – he was back!
Then it was time for the last walk of the night.
Are you guys coming?
WHHYY are you guys so SLOOOOW??!
He hurried thru the walk – on an obvious mission to get back to the house.
Only put Mr. Reindeer down when a PESKY FLY landed on his butt.
There are limits, people. Flies must be dealt with immediately!
But finally – FINALLY!!….
Back to the house…to begin taking apart Dr. Dad-Wayne’s handiwork! 🙁
Good morning! Before I get going – let me remind you that today is the day that the Trimmer Blades will be available again – starting at 10am Mountain Time!! I’ll TRY to be at the computer to send a quick “HEY IT’S LIVE” post…but…set your alarms and head to the Online Store right on time (or even a little early!) and start ordering your own (Item #126995)! Three packs – that’s the max!
My card for you today is another Sneak Peek from the 2019 Holiday Catalog – which is just over a week away! This one uses the Seasonal Wreaths stamp set. Something cool about this set is that it coordinates with the All-Around Wreaths dies – which you can get bundled with the Tidings All Around stamp set! Yep – one die set…TWO stamp sets that coordinate! Winner winner! For this card, I also used the new Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder. Take a look-see:
The layout for this one comes from this week’s challenge over at The Paper Players.
And the colors are from the Fab Friday color challenge.
I started with a piece of Whisper White card stock that I embossed in the new Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder (coming 4 Sept – find it in the Spooktacular Bash Suite!) and then matted on Blueberry Bushel for the card front.
I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut a piece of Petal Pink paper from the Subtles 6″ x 6″ DSP and adhered it with Liquid Glue.
I cut a square of Whisper White and used my Stamparatus to stamp the wreath using the image in the Seasonal Wreaths stamp set. I placed the stamp in the first “corner” of the square panel and stamped it in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Then I turned the panel 1/4 turn to the right (clock-wise) and stamped again. I did that two more times to complete the wreath!
I colored the wreath with my Light and Dark Call Me Clover and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends. I also used my Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover and Grapefruit Grove Stampin’ Write Markers.
I added some faux “stitches” around the edge with my Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Write Marker and popped it onto the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The sentiment, from Seasonal Wreaths, is stamped in Blueberry Bushel on Whisper White and cut with another Stitched Rectangles Die. I used a few Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and Liquid Glue to adhere it to the card front.
I added a bow tied with Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon and adhered with a Glue Dot. A Gingham-Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequin in Grapefruit Grove and a few Pearl Basic Jewels finished it off!
On the inside, I added second sentiment from Seasonal Wreaths in Blueberry Bushel on a Whisper White panel. In the corner, I stamped the floral bough image once in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink – coloring it as I’d done on the front.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Blueberry Bushel mat and into my Call Me Clover card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got another floral bough from Seasonal Wreaths on the front…
…and some more of the Petal Pink Subtles DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! LOVE this wreath – made from four stamped images from Seasonal Wreaths! But – there is ALSO a full wreath image in the set – and that one can be cut out with the die in the All-Around Wreaths Dies! And – the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder adds such a sweet and classy bit of texture! I hope you like!!
TTFN
M
P.S. Did I mention that Trimmer Cutting Blades will be available TODAY at 10am Mountain Time!! This is the final shipment of Stampin’ Trimmer Cutting Blades (item 126995). The limit is three blades per customer! When they sell out (and they will sell out quickly), they will be gone for good.
HOST CODE FOR 16 AUG – 31 AUG: 6TYGSRTF
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.
Limited Time 2019 Holiday Catalog Special Bundles
I know you’ve got a LONG wish list from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog! And – I’ve got a way for you to save a little money and fill out that wish list a little faster!
As has become my tradition, I’ve gathered up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) in the 2019 Holiday Catalog that coordinate perfectly with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
When you order them, you’ll save around 15-20% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! 🙂 Please note – these bundles are only available until 15 Sept – so…get them while you can!
Head on over to my Ordering Page to see what you’ll get in each bundle (I’ve got PICTURES!!) and then get your order placed!
HAPPY BUNDLING!
2019 Holiday Catalog Shares Are Open!
Try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and envelopes, plus fun embellishments with one of my Catalog Shares! I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 Sep 19 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast! Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – likely early in the week of the 9th, if not quicker!
Once again, I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and an Embellishment share with all sorts of fun new goodies!
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). And there are even DOUBLE shares, too!
Shares are open to anyone (with US or APO address only! – sorry) – including demonstrators, so…get all the details about what’s being offered in each kind of share right here – and get signed up for YOURS! 🙂
Last Day to Get Entered in My Blog Candy Give-Away!
To enter to win this Gift Of Fall kit and coordinating Add-on Bundle, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post by 5pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, 27 Aug 19 and tell me your favorite new BUNDLE in the 2019 Holiday Catalog! There are TWENTY-FIVE bundles in this catalog – which one do YOU love the most!?!
Just a note – I have comment moderation turned on so it may take me a few minutes to see and approve your comment. Don’t worry if it doesn’t show up right away, it’ll be there just as soon as I see it. 🙂
The winners will be chosen by the random number generator from all of the comments received and I’ll announce the winners on my blog on Wednesday, 28 Aug 19!
Please note, anyone is welcome to leave me a comment but per the Demonstrator rules from Stampin’ Up!, I can only ship Stampin’ Up! merchandise to addresses within the United States. Thanks for your understanding. Good luck!!
Tic-Tock!!
Time is Running Out to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!
Click the picture for the how-to’s and where-for’s!
And here’s the fine print!
Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
EXTRA EXTRA JOINING SPECIAL – AND IT’S ALMOST OVER!!
Thru 31 August, new demonstrators will receive $155 in FREE product to fill their Starter Kit. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code to use the following month. And – if you join on 1 Aug – you can select from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog for your Starter Kit! Whooo-hooo!
Check it all out on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and then…let’s get you started! Hobbyist or Business Demo – come on down!!!
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project:
Call Me Clover Card Stock: 4 1/2″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Blueberry Bushel Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front and inner liner); 3 1/4″ square (art panel on front); 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Stitched Rectangle Die Cut (sentiment)
Subtles 6″ x 6″ DSP: 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Stitched Rectangle Die Cut (DSP panel on front); envelope flap
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!
Finn Fan Fix
I have some proof that Finn has Super-Canine Powers.
So yesterday morning, the Man decided to hold the strategically superior high ground…literally…
He stared at me – looking really quite splendid! – as I peeked around the corner to take his picture.
He’s a Star. It’s his due.
Several minutes later – with no fanfare, very little noise and no indication to him – I ever-so-stealthily went into the tack room (which he absolutely, positively could NOT see from his vantage point!) to get the peppermints for the girls.
If you were able to join me last night for my Facebook Live video – I appreciate you spending part of your weekend with me! If not – but would like to watch the replay – here ’tis!
I showed off several projects last night that have a common denominator…the brand new Mini Curvy Keepsake Die and bundled Tiny Keepsakes Stamp Set – both coming soon in the 2019 Holiday Catalog! Take a look-see:
On the video, we made the Come To Gather box…
…and the Snowman box…
I just showed the others!
The first is a Halloween box – using the Monster Bash DSP cut with the Mini Curvy Keepsake die – with a Spooktacular Bash tag! You can see how to make this tag on the video, too! 🙂
Then we had one for a birthday – with a masculine bent! I used the Come Sail Away DSP, Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine, Sail Away Trinkets and a sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set on this one. The sentiment was cut with an Ornate Frames die (coming soon in the 2019 Holiday Catalog). Y’all – this die set is SO handy to have!
Finally – I shared a little box that would be perfect for Mother’s Day, a Red Hat luncheon, Baby/Bridal Shower, church gathering – and probably tons more! It uses the new Feels Like Frost Specialty DSP, the Leaf Punch, some flowers from the Lovely Flowers Die set, a sentiment from Piece of Cake, some Noble Peacock Rhinestones – and the heart label die from the Tiny Keepsake stamp set.
So – I hope you can see that this wonderful little Mini Curvy Keepsake Die is an awesome jumping off point for tons and gobs and oodles of fun projects! And each box takes just one 6″ x 6″ piece of DSP or card stock, with no adhesive required for the box. Make the box lickety-split and then…decorate to your heart’s content! I hope you like!
TTFN
M
P.S. Heads up! Trimmer Cutting Blades will be available on 27 AUGUST!! More info will follow as we get closer!
HOST CODE FOR 16 AUG – 31 AUG: 6TYGSRTF
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.
Limited Time 2019 Holiday Catalog Special Bundles
I know you’ve got a LONG wish list from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog! And – I’ve got a way for you to save a little money and fill out that wish list a little faster!
As has become my tradition, I’ve gathered up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) in the 2019 Holiday Catalog that coordinate perfectly with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
When you order them, you’ll save around 15-20% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! 🙂 Please note – these bundles are only available until 15 Sept – so…get them while you can!
Head on over to my Ordering Page to see what you’ll get in each bundle (I’ve got PICTURES!!) and then get your order placed!
HAPPY BUNDLING!
2019 Holiday Catalog Shares Are Open!
Try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and envelopes, plus fun embellishments with one of my Catalog Shares! I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 Sep 19 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast! Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – likely early in the week of the 9th, if not quicker!
Once again, I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and an Embellishment share with all sorts of fun new goodies!
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). And there are even DOUBLE shares, too!
Shares are open to anyone (with US or APO address only! – sorry) – including demonstrators, so…get all the details about what’s being offered in each kind of share right here – and get signed up for YOURS! 🙂
Blog Candy Give-Away!
To enter to win this Gift Of Fall kit and coordinating Add-on Bundle, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post by 5pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, 27 Aug 19 and tell me your favorite new BUNDLE in the 2019 Holiday Catalog! There are TWENTY-FIVE bundles in this catalog – which one do YOU love the most!?!
Just a note – I have comment moderation turned on so it may take me a few minutes to see and approve your comment. Don’t worry if it doesn’t show up right away, it’ll be there just as soon as I see it. 🙂
The winners will be chosen by the random number generator from all of the comments received and I’ll announce the winners on my blog on Wednesday, 28 Aug 19!
Please note, anyone is welcome to leave me a comment but per the Demonstrator rules from Stampin’ Up!, I can only ship Stampin’ Up! merchandise to addresses within the United States. Thanks for your understanding. Good luck!!
Time to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!
Click the picture for the how-to’s and where-for’s!
And here’s the fine print!
Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
From 1 July thru 31 August, new demonstrators will receive $155 in FREE product to fill their Starter Kit. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code to use the following month. And – if you join on 1 Aug – you can select from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog for your Starter Kit! Whooo-hooo!
Check it all out on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and then…let’s get you started! Hobbyist or Business Demo – come on down!!!
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project:
Each box starts with a 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper -to cut the Mini Cuvy Keepsake Box
Various cardstock and die cuts to decorate each box! 🙂
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!
Finn Fan Fix
Dog…
Dad…
Just sittin’ on the barn porch on a slightly-too-warm morning! 🙂
Happy Happy….HAWWWMP Day! Whoo-hoo! On the downhill slide now, y’all! 🙂
Now – I have a terrible confession. My card today is a card I MADE yesterday. That’s not the confession – that’s pretty much the norm!
The confession is that the card I MADE yesterday is for my little Ginger-man who turned one. Yesterday. So…guess how late his card is going to be??
I know – he may not even notice. But I notice and I feel bad. 🙁
So – I hope that the fun little Dino Days dudes on this card – and the fun colors from the Dinoroar DSP – will give him a grin and ease the sting of its late arrival. Take a look-see:
I played again with this week’s CAS(E) This Sketch challenge – I think I’ve FINALLY got it right! 😉
And I kept it simple as a result of The Paper Players Clean-and-Simple challenge.
I started with some of that fun Dinoroar DSP, matted on Pretty Peacock for the card front.
On a smaller panel of Whisper White, I stamped the dinosaur footprints image from the Dino Days stamp set many times across the panel – in Pretty Peacock, Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Old Olive.
I matted the panel on a piece of Pretty Peacock and adhered it to the card front with Liquid Glue.
On a strip of Whisper White, I stamped a sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set in Pretty Peacock. Then I bannerized the ends with my Paper Snips and edged the banner with my Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Write Marker.
I popped the sentiment on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card front was done!
On the inside, I used my Stamparatus to stamp the large…uhm…Brontosaurus?…in Pool Party on a Whisper White panel. I gave him some Pretty Peacock spots. Then I added a Dino Days sentiment in Old Olive.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Pretty Peacock mat and into my Pool Party card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got another Pool Party and Pretty Peacock Brontosaurus on the front…
…and on the back I added more Dinoroar DSP to the envelope flap. And then…I couldn’t help it. I added another Dino Days dino – in Flirty Flamingo and Pretty Peacock – and a sentiment in Pretty Peacock.
Et Voila! What a fun suite – don’t you think? I love the sweet images and sentiments in the Dino Days stamp set – and the colorful patterns – be they dinosaurs or geometrics – in the Dinoroar DSP! I hope you like!
TTFN
M
P.S. Heads up! Trimmer Cutting Blades will be available on 27 AUGUST!! More info will follow as we get closer!
HOST CODE FOR 16 AUG – 31 AUG: 6TYGSRTF
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.
Limited Time 2019 Holiday Catalog Special Bundles
I know you’ve got a LONG wish list from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog! And – I’ve got a way for you to save a little money and fill out that wish list a little faster!
As has become my tradition, I’ve gathered up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) in the 2019 Holiday Catalog that coordinate perfectly with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
When you order them, you’ll save around 15-20% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! 🙂 Please note – these bundles are only available until 15 Sept – so…get them while you can!
Head on over to my Ordering Page to see what you’ll get in each bundle (I’ve got PICTURES!!) and then get your order placed!
HAPPY BUNDLING!
2019 Holiday Catalog Shares Are Open!
Try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and envelopes, plus fun embellishments with one of my Catalog Shares! I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 Sep 19 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast! Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – likely early in the week of the 9th, if not quicker!
Once again, I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and an Embellishment share with all sorts of fun new goodies!
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). And there are even DOUBLE shares, too!
Shares are open to anyone (with US or APO address only! – sorry) – including demonstrators, so…get all the details about what’s being offered in each kind of share right here – and get signed up for YOURS! 🙂
Time to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!
Click the picture for the how-to’s and where-for’s!
And here’s the fine print!
Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
From 1 July thru 31 August, new demonstrators will receive $155 in FREE product to fill their Starter Kit. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code to use the following month. And – if you join on 1 Aug – you can select from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog for your Starter Kit! Whooo-hooo!
Check it all out on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and then…let’s get you started! Hobbyist or Business Demo – come on down!!!
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project:
Pool Party Card Stock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Pretty Peacock Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); 3″ x 4 1/4″ (mat for art panel)
Whisper White Card Stock: 2 7/8″ x 3 1/8″ (art panel); 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ (sentiment); 3 7/8″ x 4 7/8″ (inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3″ x 3 7/8″ (top DSP on card front); 2 1/8″ x 3 7/8″ (bottom DSP on card front); envelope flap
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!
Finn Fan Fix
Finn-y is sharing his space today with a fun little visitor to our hummingbird feeder!
I was so amazed to see this that I just kept clicking pictures!!
If you were able to join me last night for my Facebook Live video, I appreciate you spending part of your weekend with me! If not, but you’d like to see the replay – which…includes a pretty extensive sneak peek at the goodies in the 2019 Holiday Catalog! – here’s the instant-ish replay!
For this one, I used the Band Together stamp set and bundled Detailed Bands Dies (you’ll save 10% by buying them as a bundle!!) to make a cheerful and feminine birthday card. Take a look-see:
I played along with this week’s CAS Colour’s & Sketches Double Challenge – has to use the colors and the sketch!
I started with a panel of Mint Macaron and stamped the big flower from the Band Together stamp set in Mint Macaron a couple of times. Then I ran it thru the die cutting machine in the Subtle 3D Folder.
I cut it down to size and matted it on Shaded Spruce for the card front.
Using the Detailed Bands Dies, I cut some Mint Macaron and Shaded Spruce leaves.
On a piece of Whisper White, I stamped just the flower (three times) and some leaves in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. When they were all good and dry, I cut them out with their matching dies in the Detailed Bands set.
I used Light and Dark Rococo Rose and Light and Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends to color the flowers and leaves.TTFN
Then I used Liquid Glue to adhere everything onto the card front.
For the sentiment, I cut the band from a piece of Mint Macaron using the die in the Detailed Bands set. I saved the largest cut-out piece. Then I adhered the band to another piece of Mint Macaron with Liquid Glue and fussy cut it (to create a solid band). Then I used a little more Liquid Glue to adhere the large cut-out piece back into the middle of the die.
I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the band onto the card front – wrapped the ends around and secured them on the back with Glue Dots.
I stamped the sentiment from Band Together in Rococo Rose on a piece of Whisper White and cut it with the oval die in Detailed Bands. Then I used my Rococo Rose Stampin’ Write Marker to make faux stitches.
I adhered the sentiment with Liquid Glue and adhered a tiny Linen Thread Bow and the card front was done!
On the inside, I stamped a second sentiment from Band Together in Rococo Rose on a Whisper White panel. Then I inked the large flower in Mint Macaron, stamped it off once, and stamped it in the corner of the panel.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Shaded Spruce mat and into my Rococo Rose card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got a couple of stamped-off-once Mint Macaron flowers on the front…
…and another one on the back of the envelope (I used my Mint Macaron Stampin’ Write Marker to fill in the “gaps” between the envelope and the flap!)
Et Voila! Isnt’ this a pretty bundle? Band Together – with its big, bold flower and handy leaves, plus the wonderful sentiments – pairs perfectly with the delicate die cuts in the Detailed Bands Die set! I love the possibilities! Hope you like!
TTFN
M
P.S. Watch for a second post today with my 2019 Holiday Catalog Shares!! Whoo-hooo!
HOST CODE FOR 1 AUG – 15 AUG: ZZFS3EFN
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.
Hey – I’m clearing out my craft room and I’ve got some great deals for you! I’ve only got TWO boxes left to choose from! Each of them contain two bundles and all the other items pictured – plus FIVE Stamp-N-Storage Magnet cards!
Each box is different and they’re all as is with a few items being brand new and most gently used. The boxes are pre-packed and sold as is – with only those items in the box. No swapping between boxes please.
The boxes are $45 + $12.80 shipping each. I will only accept PayPal for payment and can only ship to people with addresses in the United States. PayPal invoices can be paid with a credit card without having a PayPal account set up, simply choose the “pay by credit card” option when paying.
It’s all 1st come 1st served and I’ll only hold the box for 24 hours for payment. After that, it will go to the next person in line.
If you love holidays—and don’t love taxes—we have some great news for you! Twelve U.S. states will have sales tax holidays for school supplies over the next several weeks. The dates for each state’s sales tax holiday will vary; the definition of “school supplies” will also vary from state to state. Fortunately, a selection of Stampin’ Up! products qualify as school supplies and will be tax-free during each state’s sales tax holiday period. (Sales tax holidays may not apply to additional county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.)
If you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin (whoo-hoo!) —click the picture below to see which products will be tax-free for each state ! HINT: Arkansas, Florida,Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin – heads up! This is YOUR weekend – don’t miss out!
Important Note: Orders must be placed with Stampin’ Up! during the sales tax holiday period to receive these select items tax free; each period begins—and ends—at midnight (Mountain Time).
Time to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!
Click the picture for the how-to’s and where-for’s!
And here’s the fine print!
Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
August Paper Pumpkin – Gift of Fall and the Add-On Bundle
The August Paper Pumpkin is a Fall-themed kit which will let you create 6 Fall-themed Gift Bags and 12 Gift-Tags. Which is AWESOME! But – Paper Pumpkin subscribers can ALSO pick up the Gift of Fall Add On Bundle. With 24 note-card sized bases in 2 different designs and coordinating envelopes, you’ll be able to create cards from the supplies in the kit! Get all the info right here – and get signed up for Paper Pumpkin today! Or…at least before the 10th so that you’ll get this awesome Fall kit! And don’t forget that add-on bundle!
EXTRA EXTRA JOINING SPECIAL
From 1 July thru 31 August, new demonstrators will receive $155 in FREE product to fill their Starter Kit. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code to use the following month. And – if you join on 1 Aug – you can select from the new 2019 Holiday Catalog for your Starter Kit! Whooo-hooo!
Check it all out on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and then…let’s get you started! Hobbyist or Business Demo – come on down!!!
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project:
Rococo Rose Card Stock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Shaded Spruce Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); Detailed Bands leaves die cuts
Mint Macaron Card Stock: 3 3/4″ x 5″ (card front); Detailed Bands leaves die cuts
Whisper White Card Stock: Detailed Bands oval (sentiment); 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inner liner); Detailed Bands flowers and leaves die cuts
Follow Your Art DSP: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front); envelope flap
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!
Finn Fan Fix
The Finn-ster yielded his spot today so that I could share a couple of pictures of one of my favorite people!
I met this young man almost a year ago.
The Big Ginger guy – one of my OTHER favorite people – is his Dad. Mom – who took the pic – well – yep. Another favorite person. 🙂
Fair to say that this is one of my favorite families – ever!!
So – this past week, while we were in Huntsville, we were lucky enough to catch them all at home – so…we invaded!
Little Ginger was teething and yet…barely a frown! One of the happiest tiny humans I’ve ever met, really! I got to spend about an hour with him in my lap and rocking him – and it was pretty danged nice, to tell you the truth!
The next day, while we were waiting for the “here’s-some-food-now-get-out-and-let-us-get-back-to-making-the-world-safe-for-democracy” event, I found something that simply had to go to the Little Ginger Man.
I do believe he liked it!
Is he not ridiculously cute??
Little Ginger Man hit the lottery in the gene game. He’s going to be a very handsome gentleman. AND – with his parents help, he’s going to be a real gentleman, in every sense of the word – his daddy most surely is! And his mom – well. She’s wunnermus and I’m so happy to call her my friend – and she’s raising her little man just right!
Mornin’, y’all! Happy weekend! Hope you’ve got something fun planned – I have no plans.
Well – I AM going to finish up my 2019 Holiday Shares offering and get those ready to post! AND – I’m going to play with all my new goodies that came yesterday!
Tonight, though, let’s get together – or…”Band Together”…and do a little video tutorial over on my Stamps-n-Lingers FB page! Let’s get together at 7pm Eastern and make a sweet little birthday card. Take a sneaky peek!
And…once we’re done with the card, we’ll take a gander thru my Pre-Order of the new catalog! Sound good??!
So – hope to see you tonight! Right here. 7pm Eastern.
TTFN
M
P.S. Don’t forget to redeem those Bonus Days coupons you earned in July! 🙂
HOST CODE FOR 1 AUG – 15 AUG: ZZFS3EFN
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.
Time to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!
Click the picture for the how-to’s and where-for’s!
And here’s the fine print!
Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
August Paper Pumpkin – Gift of Fall and the Add-On Bundle
The August Paper Pumpkin is a Fall-themed kit which will let you create 6 Fall-themed Gift Bags and 12 Gift-Tags. Which is AWESOME! But – Paper Pumpkin subscribers can ALSO pick up the Gift of Fall Add On Bundle. With 24 note-card sized bases in 2 different designs and coordinating envelopes, you’ll be able to create cards from the supplies in the kit! Get all the info right here – and get signed up for Paper Pumpkin today! Or…at least before the 10th so that you’ll get this awesome Fall kit! And don’t forget that add-on bundle!
Do YOU Like to Pay Taxes on Your Goodies?!?
Me, neither!
If you love holidays—and don’t love taxes—we have some great news for you! Twelve U.S. states will have sales tax holidays for school supplies over the next several weeks. The dates for each state’s sales tax holiday will vary; the definition of “school supplies” will also vary from state to state. Fortunately, a selection of Stampin’ Up! products qualify as school supplies and will be tax-free during each state’s sales tax holiday period. (Sales tax holidays may not apply to additional county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.)
If you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin (whoo-hoo!) —click the picture below to see which products will be tax-free for each state ! HINT: Arkansas, Florida,Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin – heads up! Your weekend (or in the case of WISCONSIN – FIVE whole days!) – is upon you!
Important Note: Orders must be placed with Stampin’ Up! during the sales tax holiday period to receive these select items tax free; each period begins—and ends—at midnight (Mountain Time).
EXTRA…EXTRA…Read All About It!!
Have you ever thought that YOU might want to join Stampin’ Up!?
Maybe for the discount (20-25% on EVERYTHING!)?
Maybe for a little extra cash coming in?
Well – regardless of the WHY – the Perfect WHEN is NOW!!
For the rest of the month, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code to use the following month. Woo-hoo!! And – if you join now – you can use 2019 Holiday Catalog goodies to fill that Starter Kit. That calls for a SECOND Whoo-hooo!!
Check it all out on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and then…let’s get you started! Hobbyist or Business Demo – come on down!!!
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!
Finn Fan Fix
Finn-y was at Puppy Tubs this week – taking a break from the paparazzi!
So – I thought I’d share a cool picture I took while we were in H’ville on Thursday afternoon.
Yep – it (and some of its friends!) opened up on us a little later!
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