NEW! Clear Photopolymer Stamps from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! has searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options.

I am excited to know Stampin' Up has done their research and brought us the best clear photopolymer stamps on the market today. 
  
What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last.  
• They are just flexible enough to curve that arrow or banner just the way you want it!
• These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• They use FDA, food-safe material. How far can you stretch your stamping creativity? 
• They're super inexpensive! Our debut set, Designer Typeset has 57 images for just $13.95 and here it is...TaDa!

These great samples are from Stampin' Up!

Contact me or shop online to place your order today and try the new Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set (#132956)!  

Good to Know:

• Photopolymer stamps will be offered on a trial basis. If you see a set you love, please order it right away as it may not be available tomorrow. Based on popularity, we hope to release more photopolymer stamp sets over the coming months.
• Available on all order types. 
• Not available in wood-mount or clear-mount. 
• All photopolymer will be packaged in cello bag w/insert, but don't forget you can store them in our clear cases.

March Set: Best of Flowers #133342 

See all the 2013 Best of Sets Here

Stampin' Up! Online Class

 

Learn innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin' Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success. Divided into six PDF documents, this class includes written instructions, step out photos, a few videos, and supply lists for 34 projects from cards to a beautiful home decor piece. The following topics are covered in the class: Basic Stamping, Embossing, Masking, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Watercoloring & Markers, and Big Shot & Punch Basics. Join the fun!

Order Item #133385 The Basics Online Class ($14.95)

and get stamping today!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.
Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

All Dressed Up

With Stampin' Up!'s large selection of Designer Series Paper, card stock colors and embossing folders and using the Dress Up Framelits Dies, designing a dress that fits your style is so easy! Here are some cards the ladies who attended my private classes this week created...

Fun, Huh? The Designer Series Paper I used is from the Sycamore Street package which is an exclusive Sale-a-bration item. It is 1 of 19 selections available FREE with each $50 purchase through March 22nd. Two of the stamps used are from the Vintage Verses Stamp Set (another Sale-a-bration item).

There is still time to gather a few friends and invite them over for your own private class during Sale-a-bration. Give me a call or send an email to schedule a date!

Sign-up to receive my bi-monthly newsletter to see the card we made with the Dress Form Pop 'n Cuts Die.

*If you are in the Everett, WA area, you are invited to join me at Sojen Cellars for their Ladies Night on Wednesday, February 27th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. For $10 you will enjoy a night out, wine tasting, appetizers and a vendor fair including jewelry, make-up, candles, etc. AND ME! 

Oh, Whale Valentine Favors

I love this little whale and what is better on Valentines than a silly saying like "Whale you be mine?"? These are for my son's class. I have one more batch to do for my daughter's class.

Stamp Set: Oh, Whale
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Happy Whale Clearlits Die, Small Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Cellophane Bags  

Have you signed up for your monthly creative escape??? You must sign-up by March 10th to receive the Welcome Kit when it ships out on the 15th  Details HERE
I am looking forward to receiving an exclusive ready-to-assemble kit in the mail once a month. The anticipation of a SURPRISE project makes it even more fun! Join me in giving it a try for a couple of months. You can cancel after even one shipment and can put your subscription on hold if you want to skip a month - Stampin' Up! has thought of everything! Check it out!

Pop-Up Posies

The Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit (#131395) provides pre-cut paper flowers, embossed paper tags, fabric covered brads, thick Vanilla Baker's Twine and the Just for you wood-mount stamp. Everything you need to create beautiful card fronts or decorate gifts. Here are two cards I made. Sign-up for my newsletter on the right to see a third card.

These cards feature the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and the Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack which you can earn FREE with purchase during Sale-a-bration. On the Calypso Coral/Indigo Island card above I used a Large Pearl Basic Jewel (#125577) in the center of the flower. On the Pool Party/Rich Razzleberry card below, I colored a Vanilla flower from the 5/8" Flower Trim (#126869) with Pool Party ink.

Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit

Everything for bright, flowery tags—just add attitude. * 9 embossed paper tags (ea. 2-3/4" x 3-1/2"). * 9 fabric covered brads: 6 Very Vanilla (3/8"); 3 Summer Starfruit (5/8"). * Precut paper flower pieces layer into 9 flowers; 6 layers of one style in 2 colors and 3 layers of one style in 1 color * 9 pieces of thick Vanilla Baker's Twine (ea. 8") * Just for You wood-mount stamp (1 stamp: exclusive to this kit) * Adhesive and ink not included Please Order Here Thank You!

More Hearts a Flutter

I love this set. Use Hearts a Flutter for any type of Love card - birthday, thinking of you, anniversary, wedding...

Is there anything else as pretty as Real Red, Basic Black and Silver Glimmer Paper? This card features the Designer Builder Brads from the Spring Mini Catalog. The Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set is just one of 19 items you can choose for FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration and a package of Silver Glimmer Paper is yours FREE with a $150 purchase or a qualifying workshop.

Embossed with White Embossing Powder on Basic Black card stock really makes this heart and sentiment pop! The just for you stamp is included in the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit on page 18 of the Spring Mini Catalog. You will want to come back later this week to see what I am doing with the Posies.

Just a note on Paper Pumpkin - I would love it if you would choose me as your demonstrator when you subscribe to receive this monthly Kit-in-the-Mail service. If you would take a second step and send me a quick email letting me know you have signed up that would be awesome too since Stampin' Up! will not be forwarding your name to me. The kits will be fabulous "as is" but I will be showing you a stepped-up version of each project once I receive mine!

Please visit my website to shop online from the comfort of your own home. I won't tell you are in your jammies if you don't ;}

Sale-a-Bration is Here!

How will you party?

Sale-A-Bration +  Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = the best time to host a Stampin' Up! party!

  * Get FREE Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $150 workshop! 
  * Get a FREE hostess bundle when you host a $400 workshop! 

The Hostess Bundle includes:
  * Madison Avenue stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
  * Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
  * Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

Contact me today to get your party scheduled!

Love to shop? How about shopping and getting rewarded? 

You may choose any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $50* you spend. This year's offering includes exclusive stamp sets and accessories, as well as a selection of catalog stamp sets, digital content CDs, ribbon, buttons, and even an embossing folder! Now, more than ever, there's something for everyone! 

And... the hostess benefits apply to your purchases as well:

Spend $150* - choose 3 Free Sale-A-Bration items AND receive the Silver Glimmer Paper

Spend $400* (yourself or with friends) - choose 8 Free Sale-A-Bration items AND receive the Silver Glimmer Paper, Madison Avenue stamp set (wood- or clear-mount), Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, and Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

Click on the Sale-a-bration link on the left to see what you can get FREE and start shopping!

*Excluding tax and shipping

Sale-A-Bration + Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = 25% more Starter Kit products for FREE!

There is never a bad time to join but now is even sweeter.

During Sale-A-Bration YOU choose up to $156.50 worth of product for just $99 and you still get FREE shipping and the business supplies you need!

You won't regret joining my team. Let's talk about the details!

Stampin' Up! is Celebrating 25 Years

To kick-off this year of celebration Stampin' Up! has announced that there will be a special "best of" stamp set released each month. These 12 sets will include favorite images from the last quarter century as well as one new never-before-seen image. 
The January release is Best of Birthdays (item #132929)...

What you need to know:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-6 images and are priced at $14.95
• While just one set will be released per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014
• All Best of stamp sets are available in clear-mount only

Bonus! Starting in February, a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker will be included in every Best of set. Collect six stickers and send the card in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95. Free sets may be redeemed until April 30, 2014. Don't throw away that sticker!!!

Introducing Paper Pumpkin

It's a Magical Paper Escape Every Month! Calling all Crafting Cinderella's... your Paper Pumpkin awaits! Who is Paper Pumpkin? I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun. I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more! Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! Get Started It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month! Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty: Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!) Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive. Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape. We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.   You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on February 10th, we'll send your kit around March 15th. If you sign up on February 11th, we'll send your first kit around April 15th.) There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want. Here's How You Order Sign up for your monthly Paper Pumpkin by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. I would appreciate it if you would choose me as your demonstrator when prompted. A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear size D acrylic block! You can view the Welcome Kit as you sign up. All future kits will be a surprise!!!

Hearts a Flutter

Today everyone can order from the new Spring Mini Catalog!

 

View Spring Mini Catalog online (flash) 

I have 2 cards to show you. Notice the sample of More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper in the background.

This is a CAS (clean and simple) card that actually uses several elements.

Stamp Sets: Hearts a Flutter, Tiny Tags
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Ink: Real Red
Embellishments: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

 

This card also uses the new Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set/Framelits Bundle. If you have already looked the the new Spring Mini Catalog it may look familiar to you. The banner is a replica of the framed one on page 11. I love how the catalogs are so full of ideas!

Stamp Sets: Hearts a Flutter, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pool Party

Ink: Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Early Espresso

Embellishments: Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Button, Pool Party Baker's Twine  

Breaking News!

From January 3 through January 21, Stampin' Up! is offering two special valentine deals! 

DEAL #1:  MY LITTLE VALENTINE STAMP SET EXCLUSIVE.  Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE ($7.95 value) when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set ($9.95). This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  No limit! Order #132242 English clear mount. Also available in French and Spanish.

DEAL #2  VALENTINE TREAT BUNDLE.  This special bundle offer is just $5.95 and contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (coordinates with the Stampin' Up! Full Heart Punch, #119883 which is NOT included in the bundle) and a package of  1" x 8" cellophane bags.  No limit on the number of bundles you can order!  The Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp and bundle deal are ONLY available through Jan. 21.  To get the bundle pricing, use item #132771.

So fun! How many Valentine treats are on your To Do List? Contact me or Order Here