Thank You Cards

Stampin’ Up! A Christmas Countdown Big Thank You for the Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Posted on October 8, 2019 by stampsnlingers

Good morning, y’all – welcome to another edition of Amy’s Inkin’ Krew team blog hop! Each month we make projects centered around a theme – and this month our theme is Giving Thanks! We can interpret that any way we want – so…be sure to check and see everyone’s projects – we’ve got a bunch of talented ladies hopping with us this month!

So – I figured that we all learned that it’s the right/polite/courteous thing to do to send thank you cards – and with Christmas coming, it’s Thank You Card season! I used the Christmas Countdown stamp set (I TOLD you it’s a great set for more than just the Countdown Project Kit!!) and the A Big Thank You stamp set to make a quick set of 6 notecards. Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2019 Holiday Catalog, 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Christmas, Gifts, Holiday, New Product, Thank You Cards | Tags: A Big Thank You stamp set, Christmas Countdown stamp set, Thank You Cards | 14 Comments

Stampin’ Up! Beauty & Joy Thankful Card

Posted on September 11, 2019 by stampsnlingers

Good morning, y’all! Yes – it’s Hawwmp Day.

But – more importantly – it’s September 11.

Please take some time today to REMEMBER. We must never ever forget, my friends. Take a few minutes of silence – particularly at the times the aircraft hit the buildings – 8:46….9:03….9:37…and 10:03. Think back to where you were – think of the days afterward and the eerie silence of the skies. Of watching the television in horror and…disbelief. Of feeling insecure within the borders of our country.

Never. Forget.

Okay – now. On to less weighty subjects…

So – my card today is a fun one that uses the baby wipe technique! I used it to create a Fall-themed Thank You card – or a Thanksgiving card – with the Beauty & Joy stamp set and some Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP. Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2019 Holiday Catalog, Fall, New Catalog Bundles, Special Bundles, Special Promotions, Thank You Cards, Thanksgiving | Tags: 2019 Holiday Catalog special bundles, Beauty & Joy Stamp Set, Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP, Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Thank You Card, Thanksgiving card | 14 Comments

Stampin’ Up! Fall Sweetly Swirled Thank You

Posted on July 28, 2019 by stampsnlingers

Good morning! Hope your weekend is going well!

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 how to make today’s card, you can check out the replay right here on YouTube!

I played with a new-to-me set called Sweetly Swirled to make a Fall-ish thank you card. Not sure why “Fall” – maybe the three or four days with mornings cool enough to open the doors and windows for a few hours? Not quite Fall weather, but…pretty darned nice! Wishful thinking I guess! I paired it up with some wood-y paper from the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP. Take a look-see:

I started with a piece of the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP and adhered it to some Pumpkin Pie card stock for the card front.

I ran a strip of SNAIL across the middle of the panel and used it to adhere a length of 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon. Then I wrapped some Mossy Meadow Linen Thread from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack around twice, adhering it in the back with Glue Dots.

On a piece of Very Vanilla, I stamped the large Sweetly Swirled “wreath” in Early Espresso. Then I cut it with an oval Stitched Shapes Die.

I stamped some leaves and berries from Sweetly Swirled in Mossy Meadow and Cajun Craze around the edge of the wreath, and added the sentiment in Cajun Craze.

On a seperate piece of Very Vanilla, I stamped some flowers, berries, leaves and…orange slices??…using Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie inks and daubing a couple of them with Cajun Craze using a Sponge Dauber.

Then I pulled up my big girl Paper Snips and got to fussy cutting! 😉

Once I had everything cut out to my exacting standards (LOL), I used Liquid Glue and Dimensionals to adhere them to the edge of the wreath.

I tied a Double-Loop bow from the Mossy Meadow Linen Thread and adhered it with a Glue Dot and the card front was done!

On the inside, I stamped a second sentiment from Sweetly Swirled in Cajun Craze in the center of a Very Vanilla panel. I added another wreath – this time in stamped-off-once Early Espresso. Then I decorated it with more flowers, leaves, berries, and fruit!

I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Pumpkin Pie mat and into my Cajun Craze card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!

My Very Vanilla Medium Envelope got more Sweetly Swirled wreath on the front…

…and the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP on the envelope flap.

Et Voila! I love the sweet wreaths that can be built using this Sweetly Swirled stamp set! SO much easier than ACTUALLY making a grapevine wreath, yes?? 🙂 And – it can be totally seasonal – just change up the colors and you’re in Spring, Summer or even Winter! I hope you like!

TTFN

P.S. Bonus Days are winding down FAST! You’ve only got a few more days to cash in on those $5 Coupons to spend in August! Get started right now! 🙂

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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 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: TENNESSEE this is your last day to save!

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).

THREE DAYS LEFT TO EARN!

You’ve got just THREE more days to earn Bonus Days coupons! Thru the end of the month, for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) you’ll earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that you’ll redeem in August!! And – there’s no limit to the number of Coupons you can earn. Whaaa?!? 🙂

Once we get into August, I’ll share the How’s and Deets on redeeming all those wonderful coupons!!

Until then – get all the details on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and…happy shopping!

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!!

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!!!

Check out the HUGE (ginormous!) blowout Outlet Finale sale going on over at Thirty-One right now.

It runs thru the end of the month and features savings of up to 75% on 170 incredible styles!

Some of my favorite things are included – like…the awesome All About the Benjamins wallets – in multiple fabric choices. And duffles, carry-alls, thermal totes, cinch sacs…the list goes on! Check it out – and get them while they last! 🙂

As with any and all sales this good, it’s “Only while supplies last!” or until 31 July!

Head over to see all the goodies and get them for yourself! I’ve got a party open for you – click right here to get started!

Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in This Project:

Sweetly Swirled Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149254]

$21.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper

[149500]

$14.50

Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[105117]

$8.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147085]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack

[149485]

$9.00

5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

[141487]

$7.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

[107300]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Card Cuts Used in This Project:

Cajun Craze Card Stock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″)

Pumpkin Pie Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and inner liner)

Very Vanilla Card Stock: 2 3/8″ oval Stitched Shaped Die (sentiment); 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner)

Pressed Petal Specialty 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!

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Finn Fan Fix

Eating yoghurt from an eensy-weensie little tub (Noosa – the BESTEST!) is a job for professionals.

Especially when you can’t use your hands.

Behold…the consummate professional.

Sometimes you have to go “all in”

Do not try this at home. You’re not properly prepared for such an activity.

TTFN
M

Categories: 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Bonus Days, Joining Special, Ordering Special!, Recruiting Special, Special Promotions, Thank You Cards | Tags: 2019 Bonus Days, Bonus Days, Joining Special, Ordering Special, Sweetly Swirled stamp set, Thank You Card | 2 Comments

Stampin’ Up! Here’s a Card With Apples (a sneak peek!)

Posted on July 22, 2019 by stampsnlingers

Good Monday, y’all! Hope you had a most wonderful weekend and are ready to Soldier thru the work-week! 🙂 Did you do anything fun to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon-landing? Like….write something while hanging upside down? Have a big ole glass of Tang? Eat some freeze-dried ice cream? 🙂

Yeah – I didn’t do any of those things either. I just thought back to where I was 50 years ago – and thought “Man. That was COOL!” Cuz…it totally was!

And – brave beyond measure. Even though it is NOT – it SEEMS commonplace to us now, but…can you even imagine? We had no CLUE what they’d find up there. Or whether they’d come home (like…. to the point that a speech was waiting for the President just in case they didn’t). But…they walked out there, strapped on a Saturn V and said….GO!

Wow. Just….wow. Body parts made of titanium wrapped in diamond!

On a much MUCH more mundane level, let’s look at a card, shall we? This one uses a fun sentiment set from the Annual catalog called Here’s A Card. And – I used the new Apple Punch and Come To Gather DSP (from the 2019 Holiday Catalog), too. Take a look-see:

The layout for this one is from this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

I started with a piece of Whisper White and embossed it in the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder, then matted it on Pear Pizzazz for the card front.

Next up, I cut two Rectangle Stitched Dies from the wood-design of the new Come To Gather DSP (coming on 4 Sept!) and adhered them to the card front with Liquid Glue.

Using the new Apple Punch, I cut three apples from checked paper in the Come To Gather DSP. I also used the punch to make three Early Espresso stems and three Pear Pizzazz leaves. I used Liquid Glue to adhere the stems and leaves to each apple.

I pulled out the Support Ribbon dies and cut a few little hearts from Cajun Craze. I adhered them to the two apples with Liquid Glue. Then I stuck all the apples onto the card front with more Liquid Glue.

I stamped the sentiment from Here’s A Card in Cajun Craze on a piece of Whisper White and cut it with the small Rectangle Stitched Die. Then I popped it onto the middle apple with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish is off, I tied three small bows from Cajun Craze Linen Thread (yup – you read that right!) from the Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (coming 4 Sept) and adhered them with little dabs of Liquid Glue.

On the inside, I added a second sentiment from Here’s A Card in Cajun Craze to a Whisper White panel. In the corner I added another apple – letting the edges hang over and then trimming the excess with my Paper Snips.

I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Pear Pizzazz mat and into my Cajun Craze card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!

My Whisper White Medium Envelope got another apple on the front…

…and more of the checkered Come To Gather DSP on the envelope flap.

Et Voila! Oh my goodness – I love the new Apple Punch (it ALSO makes pumpkins!!) – and the Come To Gather DSP. You’ll be able to grab both of those – plus the Come To Gather Ribbon Combo – on 4 Sept. Unless…you join us now or on 1 Aug. THEN you could get them even faster! I hope you like!

Check out the Extra Extra Joining Special and…let’s chat! 🙂

TTFN
M

LAST DAY! 🙂

Now’s the time to stock up on Stamp-n-Storage Magnet Cards! You’ll receive 20% OFF standard sizes (5×7, 6×7, 8×7, and 8.5×11), and our annual Odds & Ends Magnet Cards*. All discounts are applied during the checkout process.

PLUS for the first time ever…the Stamp-n-Die Bundle is available at 20% OFF! Organize your stamps and dies together so you never have to look for missing pieces again.

*Odds & Ends Magnet Cards are available in a variety of options and have limited quantities available. Sale ends 11:59pm CST, Monday, July 22, 2019.

HOST CODE FOR 15 JUL – 31 JUL: 6K4B3PDV

Do YOU Like to Pay Taxes on Your Goodies?!?

Me, neither!

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: TENNESSEE is next up – your weekend is 26 – 28 July!

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).

Bonus Days are In FULL SWING!!

What – exactly! – IS Bonus Days, you ask?

Well – during the month of July 2019, for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) you’ll earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that you’ll redeem in August!! And – there’s no limit to the number of Coupons you can earn. Whaaa?!? 🙂

Once we get into August, I’ll share the How’s and Deets on redeeming all those wonderful coupons!!

Until then – get all the details on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page and…happy shopping!