Christmas In July

Hello Stamping Friends,

Welcome to another great blog hop. It's never to early to begin thinking about your Christmas cards and Stampin' Up! knows that too. This month they are offering a great deal to anyone that joins the Stampin' Up! family and we wanted to give you some awesome ideas using this new set that you would get along with the rest of your kit (the framelits are not part of the special but you can order them as part of your kit so you have the complete bundle).

This card uses the Carols of Christmas set and the coordinating thinlits, Card Front Builder. What an easy card to make a bunch of, yet it's still impressive looking. Not a ton of materials needed either. The embossing and gold foil paper makes this a very classy looking card to give and receive. I just used cherry cobbler and gold foil paper for this card. One ink pad, versamark. Some gold embossing powder, and a heat gun. And let's not forget some thinlits and framelits. You can easily make multiples of this card this holiday season.

The ornament stamp was just stamped across the bottom of the framed card several times to give it a complete row of ornaments hanging from the greeting. I started with stamping it on the right hand side and then when I got to the left hand side, I just covered the edge of the frame with a scrap piece of paper so that only two of the stamps from the image would stamp on the cherry cobbler cardstock (because that's all that fit). And it fits perfectly under the greeting that way too. 

This is a picture of the stamp set and the thinlits.  Remember you can get the stamp set for FREE as part of the $70 bundle you get when you take advantage of the $99 kit price, but that's only until Monday, July 31st. Best decision you'll ever make.

Be sure to keep hopping so you won't miss any of the awesome ideas using this great new set.

Christmas in July is Almost Over

Hello Stamping Friends,

Just a few more days for the Christmas in July promotion and the Bonus Days promotion. Don't miss out on these great deals.

Join the Stampin' Up! this month (July only) and get a FREE Essentials Gift Pack (a $72 value)!

The Benefits are Fantastic!

You select up to $125 worth of stamping supplies!

(Whatever supplies you'd like to have)

For Just $99 plus tax

Click here to get started!

The Essential Gift Pack includes:

Carols Of Christmas stamp set (sneak peek from Holiday Catalog)

Paper Snips

SNAIL adhesive

Bone Folder

Grid Paper

and 2 D blocks

The stamp set is what you get FREE this month with your kit. The thinlits can be added to your kit so you can have both.

Is Signing Up as a hobby or business demonstrator for you?

1.  It may be for you if you dislike paying shipping on your orders you place as a customer.  As a demonstrator, you save around 20% with each order.  (you get a higher discount as your orders/sales increase that month), When I joined Stampin' Up! 16 years ago it was because I wanted to get the discount on each order.   The 20% instant income/discount saves a bunch! I have no regrets.

2. It may be for you if you don’t mind placing your own orders.  Some basic computer skills are needed but it’s easy to do and I will walk you through the process if you'd lie.  Stampin' Up! is even willing to have you call your orders in and they will happily help  you place the order over the phone. 

3.  It may be for you if want to buy new stamps and products early!  With every new catalog, demonstrators get to order a month early. For example, the Holiday Catalog will be making it's big debut on September 1st. As a demonstrator, you get to see it the end of July (online only) and then you can preorder on August 1st the items you NEED to have.  If you can't wait to get new things, join the family and get them earlier than everyone else!

If you already know you want to sign up, you can go directly to my Join page HERE

$5.00 coupon to use in August for every $50 in product (before shipping and tax) that you order by July 31st.

Sweet Jar for Sharing

Hello Stamping Friends,

There's so much to share today so hang in there with me. I don't want you to miss out on any deals and then be sorry you missed it later. First and foremost, it's Friday and you know that means a post with the Sisters in Stamping for Fabulous Friday. This week, we are focusing on the new accesssories in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. (Don't have one yet, let me know and I'll get one to you.)

For my card, I used the awesome new Ronald McDonald House charities stamp set, Sharing Sweet Thoughts. Did you know that $3.00 from the purchase of each one of these sets goes toward the charity? It's a win/win, you get an adorable stamp set and you contribute to make the lives of families with sick little ones a little easier. What are you waiting for? Get yours today.

This is such a sweet card. I stamped the jar and the strawberries in black. Then I colored in the strawberries using Stampin' Write markers, Berry Burst and Emerald Envy. The lid (BTW, I love, love, love the gingham print lid) was stamped in Berry Burst ink. Both pieces are die cut using the Everyday Jars framelits (yes, they coordinate with the Jar of Love set, too). I used half of a doily and scrunched it up to fit the bottom of the jar. I used the berry burst ribbon along the bottom of the emerald envy cardstock and then put a simple knot in an extra piece of the ribbon and attached it with a glue dot. This makes it look like the ribbon is tied around but without the bulk of a real knot.

The emerald envy cardstock was embossed using the new layered leaves dynamic textured impressions embossing folder. I love how deep the impressions are with these folders. 

Be sure to visit the Sisters in Stamping page for more ideas using new accessories.

Before you go, a few reminders. There are just 3 days left to both of the July promotions. Don't miss out. The best deal is pick out $125 worth of product for just $99  (plus tax) and receive an additional $70 in product, so you get $195 of product for just $99 (plus tax). WHAT A DEAL!

Part of the $70 additional product you will receive is the Carols of Christmas stamp set shown above. If you love the framelits (which why wouldn't you), you can get them as part of the $125 in product you select. You also get the items listed below as part of the additional $70 in product. It's a fantastic deal. Don't miss out.

If you are still saying no to the fantastic deal above, you can take part in the Bonus Days. Spend $50 (before shipping and tax) and you will get a $5 coupon to redeem in August. It's for every $50 spent so you can earn multiple. Again, this is only available for 3 more days. Hurry.

A Box that is a Gift in Itself

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's Friday and that means another great post with the Sisters in Stamping. This week we are sharing boxes with you. Boxes are a fun way to package even the simplest of gifts. When you make your own box with great supplies from Stampin' Up! the box itself becomes a gift. Know what I mean?

I am loving how my box turned out. I used the Window box thinlits to make my box. I cut it out of bermuda bay cardstock as well as the lemon lime twist paper from the Fresh Florals designer series paper stack. I like the look of the different color coming through the openings the die makes (if you use those pieces) Plus it makes it a lot sturdier.  I then stamped the daisy in bermuda bay ink on bermuda bay cardstock and punched it out using the awesome daisy punch that apparently everyone wants. (FYI, it is back in stock so you can now order yours)

 I didn't use the inserts in the bermuda bay cardstock, that's why there are no holes. Aren't the colors awesome? Well, I love them. LOL Notice the flower is three layers. They are all offset to cover any gaps between the petals.

Just a view from the top. Now, you're ready to go make your own. Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more box ideas.

Don't forget about the Christmas in July special. $195 worth of product for just $99 plus tax. Have any questions ask me now. Otherwise, CLICK HERE to get it.

And let's not forget the awesome bonus days going on right now. $5 coupon to use in August for every $50 in orders you place in July (before shipping and tax)

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

Stamp, Scrap, Craft Blog Tour

Hello Stamping Friends,

I am participating in another great blog hop today that you be certain to give you inspiration to go and create some awesome projects of your own. Below you will find the list of people that are participating in the hop, just click on a name and see what they have to share. All projects are inspired by new products found in the 2017-2018 Catalog.

I chose to use the fun new set Pocketful of Sunshine for my card. The pocket is so fun and can be filled with so many things; a gift card, good 'ole fashioned cash, or even some small treats. For this card, I wanted it to look like a pair of jeans with the back pocket. The green would be the shirt that is tucked into the jeans. What do you think, does it look like jeans?

Of course, I needed to use the Pocketful of Sunshine stamp and insert a pair of sunglasses to protect from all that sunshine.  The thinlits make it so easy to cut out the pocket and the sunglasses. This is a great set that I can't wait to use more.

Don't forget to keep on hopping by clicking the next name under mine.

Christmas In July Is Halfway Over

Hello Stamping Friends,

Join the Stampin' Up! this month (July only) and get a FREE Essentials Gift Pack (a $72 value)!

The Benefits are Fantastic!

You select up to $125 worth of stamping supplies!

(Whatever supplies you'd like to have)

For Just $99 plus tax

Click here to get started!

The Essential Gift Pack includes:

Carols Of Christmas stamp set (sneak peek from Holiday Catalog)

Paper Snips

SNAIL adhesive

Bone Folder

Grid Paper

and 2 D blocks

The stamp set is what you get FREE this month with your kit. The thinlits can be added to your kit so you can have both.

Is Signing Up as a hobby or business demonstrator for you?

1.  It may be for you if you dislike paying shipping on your orders you place as a customer.  As a demonstrator, you save around 20% with each order.  (you get a higher discount as your orders/sales increase that month), When I joined Stampin' Up! 16 years ago it was because I wanted to get the discount on each order.   The 20% instant income/discount saves a bunch! I have no regrets.

2. It may be for you if you don’t mind placing your own orders.  Some basic computer skills are needed but it’s easy to do and I will walk you through the process if you'd lie.  Stampin' Up! is even willing to have you call your orders in and they will happily help  you place the order over the phone. 

3.  It may be for you if want to buy new stamps and products early!  With every new catalog, demonstrators get to order a month early. For example, the Holiday Catalog will be making it's big debut on September 1st. As a demonstrator, you get to see it the end of July (online only) and then you can preorder on August 1st the items you NEED to have.  If you can't wait to get new things, join the family and get them earlier than everyone else!

If you already know you want to sign up, you can go directly to my Join page HERE

All About the Animals

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy Friday to all of you. It's time for another Fabulous Friday with the Sisters in Stamping. This week the theme is all about the animals. There are a lot of animal lovers out there, right? Is your favorite: a cat, a dog, a bunny, or something else?

As a child, I used to love watching swans gliding gracefully over water. Big, white birds that just floated and looked so elegant. I was fascinated by them.

Isn't this a pretty card? Can't you just see the swan gliding? I love it. Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more ideas using animals.

Have a great weekend.

For the Love of Paper & Ribbon

Hello Stamping Friends,

I am doing a round of ribbon and designer series paper shares. If you love ribbon and/or designer series paper, this is definitely for you. You will get a small sampling of all the new ribbon and/or designer series paper for a fraction of the price of what it would be to order all of them. It's a great way to get it all to see which ones you really like and then you can order those specific packs of paper or spools of ribbon.

If you were to order all of the ribbon and designer series paper yourself, it would be over $600.

This is not all of the designer series paper you will get. It's just a sampling of them. You will receive over 160 pieces of 6x6 paper for just $26.

This is not all of the ribbon, it is just a sampling of each one you would get as part of the ribbon share. You will receive 81 yards of ribbon/twine for $45.

Sign up for one or both of these shares by calling or emailing me to let me know you are interested. 

It's Christmas In July for You

Join the Stampin' Up! this month (July only) and get a FREE Essentials Gift Pack (a $72 value)!

The Benefits are Fantastic!

You select up to $125 worth of stamping supplies!

(Whatever supplies you'd like to have)

For Just $99 plus tax

Click here to get started!

The Essential Gift Pack includes:

Carols Of Christmas stamp set (sneak peek from Holiday Catalog)

Paper Snips

SNAIL adhesive

Bone Folder

Grid Paper

and 2 D blocks

On the left is the stamp set (that you get for FREE in July), the right is the coordinating thinlits that you can get as part of your kit.

You ask, "Why I should join" Here's a few reasons:

• You get to try Stampin' Up!'s exclusive resources and discounts, with no obligation to purchase anything further.
  
• Receive at least 20% off all of your future orders  (before shipping and tax).  
• Be the first to know about new products coming out and preorder (a month in advance) from new catalogs
• Purchase the kit just for yourself and/or have fun and share Stampin' Up! with friends while making a little extra money.
• Purchase the kit through me and you become a member of my team, the Yurinkin' Stamp Addicts! We meet monthly and have a  Facebook page to support each other and share ideas!
• Stampin' Up! has made a huge difference in my life for over 16 years! It can make a big difference for you too.

You select up to $125 worth of stamping supplies!

And also receive another $72 in product for a total of $197 

For Just $99 plus tax

Still, Have Some Questions? 

Contact Me to Get The Answers!

If you are wanting to get the Carols of Christmas set free in your starter kit, be sure to ask me for the order numbers for the coordinating framelits also!  You definitely will want to add those to your kit.