Well – Happy 2018, y’all!! I hope you got to party or sleep – whichever is your preference! – last night and that 2018 came in like a lamb for you!
I did my usual. Went to bed. Woke up to let the Man out around 1. Went back to bed. You know. Exciting New Year’s Eve stuff. 🙂
I thought it would be fun to usher in the new year with some Blog Candy! What do you think?
Now. Just to manage expectations. I spent a bit of time across the weekend going thru my…mess. The mess I call my stamping area. And re-arranging! Oh – and buying a new storage cabinet and ribbon shelf from StampNStorage (now just have to figure out where to put them when they arrive!). I might have annexed a little more living room…but it looks a lot better!
I moved all the stamps to the table to the left of the screen.
I digress. What I was meaning to say is that there’s no real rhyme or reason to my blog candy today.
Do you mind that there’s no theme?? Hope not.
So – I’m celebrating three things today, so there’s three Blog Candy Packages up for grabs!
First – I’m celebrating the arrival of 2018 with all my friends and family safe and healthy and happy! And…here’s Package #1: A Cottage Greetings Project Kit and Cottage Greetings stamp set, a bunch of Stampin’ Spots in all sorts of colors, and a slew of cards and card fronts for you to use/embellish/finish!
The second thing I’m celebrating is that I’m within a hair’s breadth of reaching one of the intermediate goals in my weigh-loss journey. I was hoping I’d hit that goal for 2018 – but…I’m close enough to celebrate! So…package #2 is…Finely Woven Ribbon in the 2017-2019 In Colors, the current SAB Happy Wishes stamp set, some 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows Embellishments, and a pack of 2016-2018 Glitter Acrylic Shapes.
Finally…I’m celebrating the growth of my business this year! And – I mean growth in sales…growth in my team…and growth in the number of wonderful people I’ve “met” in the course of the year. All thanks to this wonderful hobby of ours! Thank you ALL! So, Package #3 is…a horrible picture (sorry!)…but it’s a Pretty Pocket Card Kit, the SAB stamp sets Amazing You and Lots of Lavender, a 2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes, and a pack of Touches of Nature Elements.
Okay – now.
How to win?
Leave me a comment ON THIS BLOG POST! Have you made any resolutions for 2018? Are you going to craft more? Take more time to be creative? What’s on your radar for this year?
You’ve got until the end of the day on Monday, 8 Jan 18, to leave your comment and get entered to win! On Tuesday morning, the 9th, I’ll use my handy Random Number Generator to select three lucky winners! I’ll announce the winners in that day’s blog.
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!! 🙂
Finally, be sure to snap up a Catalog Share and one (or more!) of my special 2018 Occasions Catalog Bundles, won’t you? The Shares close tonight!! The bundles will be available for a few more days, but…need to get on them so I can order them up for you! Scroll down for all the details.
TTFN – and looking forward to a wonderful 2018 with all y’all! 🙂
Mary
HOST CODE FOR 16 DEC – 15 JAN: QGAJHYYU
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 the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog or the 2017 Holiday Catalog! And – you can even select one of the Host-exclusive sets! See my Rewards page for more details.
Stamps-N-Lingers 2018 Occasions Catalog Special Bundle Sale!
As has become my tradition, I’ve gathered up some goodies from the new Suites in the 2018 Occasions Catalog that coordinate perfectly with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
Consider me your own Personal Shopper – but… I’m giving you about a 15% savings on each bundle over the price you’d pay if you bought the goodies on your own. All the bundles include FREE Shipping and will come directly to you.
As a bonus – you’ll get a free gift from me when you order!! Or two free gifts…read on to see what I mean… and I’m also letting you cash in on Sale-a-Bration FREEBIES!
Check out the bundles I’ve put together for you this time!
Picture Perfect Birthday Suite Bundle (Photopolymer)
Sweet Soiree – You can select Wood or Clear
Painted With Love – Wood or Clear
Petal Passion – Wood or Clear
Brusho Starter Kit – Wood or Clear
Tutti-Frutti (Photopolymer)
Myths & Magic – Wood or Clear
True Gentleman – Wood or Clear
BONUS TIME!!
I’ll also add in a pack of the new Whisper White Narrow Note Cards and Envelopes (they’re on page 19 of the Occasions Catalog) when you place an order for one of these bundles.
Order multiple bundles at the same time…and I’ll throw in a pack of the new Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes (page 33)! 🙂
So – if these look good to you, head over to my Stamps-N-Lingers 2018 Occasions Catalog Bundles page and fill out the form you’ll find there. There are also pictures of the bundles!
And – since it’s Sale-A-Bration time – I’m going to let you reap those benefits, too! After each bundle you’ll see noted the number of SAB items that will come with that bundle (Level 1 and/or Level 2) – so please type which ones you’d like into the box in the order form! If I have any questions, I’ll drop you an e-mail!
I’ll send you a PayPal invoice as soon as you order. Then, on 3 Jan, I’ll get them ordered and right on the way to you! Please note: these offers are available to anyone – but I can only ship to addresses in the United States. 🙂
2018 Occasions Catalog Shares are Still Open!
You’ve Got Until 5pm MST TODAY to Get Signed Up!
What are catalog shares, you ask? They’re your chance to try a little bit of everything and see what you like the best from a new Stampin’ Up! catalog!
I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 3 Jan 18 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 – hopefully during the week of 8 Jan!
We’ve got new Designer Series Papers, new ribbons and trims and all sorts of fun embellishments!
Shares are open to anyone – including demonstrators, so…check it…
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Ribbons/Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). You can see everything included in each share type and find a handy sign-up sheet on my 2018 Occasions Catalog Shares page!
Take the Red Box Challenge!!
Between Now and 31 Jan 18 at 11:59 PM (MT).
Happy New Year, everyone! The Paper Pumpkin team is especially excited for 2018, and we have two great reasons: (1) This year’s kits are amazing and (2) We’ve decided to kick off 2018 with a superfun giveaway!
We’re calling it the Red Box Challenge, and it’s easy to get in on the fun!
Simply put together a WOW project using an unused, past kit—or buy a past kit that you’ve had your eye on. Then share an image of your project on Facebook or Instagram with #redboxchallenge and you will be entered into a random drawing to win a Paper Pumpkin kit.
Now, we think all of our kits are wonderful and amazing–but our random drawing winners will receive the upcoming Paper Pumpkin fifth anniversary March kit. Think: Gorgeous and collectible. Everyone is going to want one. AND the winners will get it in their mailbox before anyone else.
Sound fun? Check out the terms and conditions here, then start crafting your Red Box Challenge project today!
Note: Some project ideas will be selected from the entries and featured in Paper Pumpkin’s monthly newsletter and on our Facebook and Pinterest pages. Past alternative Paper Pumpkin projects you’ve created and posted on social media are not eligible for this contest.
Still Need an Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalog?! 
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