Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Sale-A-Bration Begins

Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest sales event of the year, starts TODAY (Jan. 25 - March 31)!  Please check out these three ways to benefit!
  • FREE PRODUCT!  For every $50 in product you order (before shipping and tax), get a Sale-A-Bration gift FREE.  All benefits are available when you order on-line.  Click to download the Sale-A-Bration Catalog or email me your name and U.S. address if you prefer a print copy.
  • STARTER KIT SPECIAL!  Perfect timing for the hobby stamper!  During Sale-A-Bration, the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (worth over $300) will be 15% off (new price $148.75 and ships free) and includes a BONUS product bundle worth $50 (see below).  Enjoy demonstrator discounts and benefits through June 30, 2011 with no obligation to sell or purchase anything further. Click for full Starter Kit Offer details.
  • HOSTESS BONUS GIFT!  Stock up for yourself or team up with a friend(s) to place an order of $300 or more and earn a Sale-A-Bration hostess bonus gift (in addition to Sale-A-Bration and Hostess Rewards). To take advantage of the hostess bonus offer, please email me your direct order by clicking HERE.  Bonus gift is not available as an on-line order.  Order cannot include clearance rack items.
Join:  Receive 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+), plus a special Sale-A-Bration bonus bundle valued up to $50!

Starter Kits*
Retail Value
Regular Price
Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit
More than $310
$175
$148.75
Digital+ Starter Kit
More than $320
$175
$148.75
*The Stampin' Memories Add-On and Definitely Decorative Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.
Starter Kit Bonus Bundle
Item
Page
Description
Retail Value
121620
165
Color Coach
$14.95
120806
183
Simply Sent Something Special (or any Simply Sent kit)
$11.95
117114
183
Live, Laugh, Love Set (or any Simply Sent stamp set)
  $9.95
119883
202
Full Heart Punch (or any punch valued at $16.95 or less)
$16.95

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Blog Candy and New Starter Kit Deal Begins 1/25!

Do you love blog candy?  Your chance to win everything below is a few steps away.  1st--Please leave me a comment at the end of this post with you favorite (can you narrow it to one?) new product in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. 2nd--Become a "Follower" to my blog.  3rd--Share this on Facebook.  I'm not on Twitter, so I don't "tweet" or "twit" or whatever it is called.  :)  The deadline for participation is Monday, Jan. 31st at 5:00 p.m. PST.  The randomly selected winner will be announced on Sunday evening!

Here's the list of Stampin' Up! goodies (in fresh colors for spring) for the lucky blog candy winner:
  • Sixty 6 x 6" pieces of Stampin' Up! Designers Series Paper -- In Colors
  • Jewels Basic Pearls.  I love using these handy stick-ons.
  • Ten Stampin' Write Markers
  • ANNOUNCING THE SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT DEAL! 
How would you like to enjoy Stampin' Up! demonstrator discounts and benefits?  With the launch of the Sale-A-Bration promotion on Jan. 25, the Stampin' Up! is offering a special Starter Kit to tempt you.
Item #
Description
119883
Heart to Heart (or any punch), p. 202 IBC
120806
Something Special Simply Sent (or any Simply Sent) p. 183 IBC
117114
Live, Laugh Love stamp (or any Simply Sent Stamp) p. 183 IBC
121620
Color Coach p. 165 IBC
  • Fill Your Wish List!  Imagine this!  Save 30% on your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days), plus earn hostess rewards plus receive a minimum of three Sale-A-Bration gifts (1 for every $50 in product purchased). 
  • Take a Demo Test Drive!  Enjoy Stampin' Up! Demonstrator discounts and benefits through June 30, 2011 with NO further to sell or purchase any products beyond the starter kit. 
  • If you wish to extend your demonstrator status for the following quarter (July through September), you would be required to have $300 in product sales (including your own orders).  There's no penalty to drop.
  • Starter Kit ships FREE.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Last "Filled with Love"

Since the promo ends next Monday, here is my last card made with the Filled with Love set.  This idea came from Kimberly VanDiepen--I love her style.

Supplies--Stamps: Filled with Love, Language of Love Jumbo Wheel (122069); Ink: Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Concord Grape, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, White Craft; Paper: Crumb  Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight; Accessories: Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim, Small Heart Punch, Diamond Rhinestone, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals.

SU Tins

I received an email from Kathy N. with a great question.  I know you all have wonderful ideas, so let's see what we can come up with.  Email me any pics you have and I'll get them on the blog.  Post your ideas to share.......


Perhaps we could brainstorm for ideas for all of those tins that I got from SU. They were so cheap.  They are a tad too small for a few cards to fit in.... I thought we could just make the cards a bit smaller.  I also saw where we could decorate them and they can stand open with a family picture on each side.  One of my downline made a holder for gift tags out of some.  Do you have any more ideas?
 
Kathy

Monday, January 17, 2011

More Love---

Happy Monday to you all--here's another card to share with someone you care about.  The idea came from a card by Mary Fish, but I tweeked it just a bit.

Supplies--Stamps: Filled with Love; Inks: Pretty in Pink, Real Red; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Love Patterns DSP; Accessories: Pretty in Pink Ribbon, Small Heart Punch, Pearls, Label Punch, Dimensionals.

Let me know what you think----Susie

Friday, January 14, 2011

New Starter Kit Deal Starts 1/25

ANNOUNCING THE SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT DEAL! 
How would you like to enjoy Stampin' Up! demonstrator discounts and benefits?  With the launch of the Sale-A-Bration promotion on Jan. 25,Stampin' Up! is offering a special Starter Kit to tempt you.
Item #
Description
119883
Heart to Heart (or any punch), p. 202 IBC
120806
Something Special Simply Sent (or any Simply Sent) p. 183 IBC
117114
Live, Laugh Love stamp (or any Simply Sent Stamp) p. 183 IBC
121620
Color Coach p. 165 IBC
  • Fill Your Wish List!  Imagine this!  Save 30% on your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days), plus earn hostess rewards plus receive a minimum of three Sale-A-Bration gifts (1 for every $50 in product purchased). 
  • Take a Demo Test Drive!  Enjoy Stampin' Up! Demonstrator discounts and benefits through June 30, 2011 with NO further to sell or purchase any products beyond the starter kit. 
  • If you wish to extend your demonstrator status for the following quarter (July through September), you would be required to have $300 in product sales (including your own orders).  There's no penalty to drop.
  • Starter Kit ships FREE.
NEED TO KNOW MORE?  Click for more links and details on the discounts and benefits of being part of Stampin' Up! and a member of my Inkyfingers Group.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Bold Blossom

It's a happy day and this is a happy card.  My son comes home on Friday from his 3 week trip in Europe.  Have missed him, but he had a great time and loved seeing the world.  I "cased" this card from Mary Fish (whose designs are just my style).

Supplies:  Stamps--Bold Blossom; Paper--Whisper White; Ink--Pear Pizazz, Basic Black; Accessories--Sweet Stiches Buttons (122302), Tangerine Tango Pompon Trim (123323), Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Library Clips (109857)

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Love Impressions

Have you tried using Stampin' Up!'s rub-ons?  This card took 10 minutes to make and is easy to reproduce.  Rub-ons give you a beautiful and multicolored image.  Can be used on photos, card stock, or Designer Series Paper.  You get 4 sheets (2 each of 2 6x6 designs).

Supplies--Love Impressions Rub-Ons (121886); Paper:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Grey; Accessories:  Framed Tulips Embossion Folder (121809), Itty Bitty Buttons, Itty bitty Shapes Punch, Pretty in Pink 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Another "Love" Card

Well, I'm finally getting better at taking pics and think I've figured out which setting on my camera works the best.  This card is another one using the set from the "Filled with Love" promo that is good through 1/24.  Again, I LOVE the Pompon Trim!

Supplies:  Set--Filled with Love; Ink--Whisper White Craft; Paper--Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, and Melon Mambo; Accessories--Melon Mambo Pompom Trim (123322), Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sweet Stitches Buttons (122302), Sticky Strip, Linen Thread.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Create a Cupcake

Love the new Build a Cupcake Punch. This is going to be a well-used punch.  Also, I'm in love with the new PomPom Trim in the Occasions Mini.  I use Sticky Strip to adhere it to the card. The sprinkles and cherry were glued with  Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Supplies--Stamps:  Create a Cupcake (121915-clear/121982-wood); Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait; Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black; Accessories: Build a Cupcake Punch (121807), Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
originally created by Mary Fish.

Filled with Love #2

This one was inspired by Bonita--thanks!  It uses the items from the "Filled with Love."  I was able to make about 10 of these in an hour.  Super easy--

Supplies--Stamps: Filled with Love; Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black; Paper: Whisper White, Love Patterns DSP; Accessories: Movers & Shapers Die, Punch Windows Die set, Blushing Bride Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Full Heart Extra-Large Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Heart to Heart Extra Large Punch, Dimensionals.

Filled with Love #1

This is one card made from the items from the "Filled with Love" Promotion.  The colors didn't come out as clearly as I would have liked.  I'm working on that!  The Bitty Buttons are free when the bundle is ordered.  Promo available until January 24th.

Supplies--Stamps: Filled with Love; Ink: Real Red; Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Love Patterns DSP; Accessories: Lots of Love Letterpress, Eyelet Border Punch, Small Heart Punch, Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Bitty Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals.

Build a Blossom Card

Just love the look of this card! The new Blossoms Petal Punch makes it so easy to create.  

Here are the needed supplies:
Sets: Build-a-Blossom (121923-Clear/121994-Wood), Fabulous Phrases; Paper: Whisper White, So Saffron, Pear Pizazz, Botanical Gazette DSP (121783); Ink: So Saffron, Old Olive; Accessories: Silver Brads, Blossoms Petal Punch (121808), Glimmer In Color Brads (121005) or Fabric Designer Brads (121880), Dimensionals
originally created by Mary Fish

Monday, January 3, 2011

January Stamp Camp



Here are some pics of 2 of the projects we'll be doing on Sat. 1/8. One uses the "Filled with Love" Promo that comes in a bundle and the other uses one of the new sets from the Occasions Mini. No need to cut out the flower petals. There is a beautiful punch for both the leaves and the petals. Yes, I know I need to improve my photography skills! The card on the right uses Movers and Shapers die cut. So easy!!!