Time to Sale-a-brate

Another Sunday Fun Day with the Sisters in Stamping is before us, but this is a special one. It's the kick-off to Sale-a-bration. The most wonderful time of the year. Well, with Stampin' Up! anyway. With every order of $50 or more you can select from a variety of stamp sets, paper and accessories to add on to your order for FREE.

There are two levels of items you can choose from, the $50 and the $100. For this card, I used a bundle from the $100 Level 2.  It is called Softly Sophisticated and includes the stamp set and an embossing folder. (You may need to zoom in on my card to see the folder on the cardstock.)  I also used the Flight and Airy designer series paper which is a Level 1 Sale-a-bration item for the background paper.

I also used the postage dies from the mini catalog to stamp my greeting and image on. The designer series paper was cut down to be the next layer on the base and then I cut it in half on a diagonal. 


To jazz up the card a bit, I used some rhinestones on the centers of the flowers to bring a little extra pizzazz to the finished card. 

Feeling inspired and ready to earn some FREE goodies? Then contact me now to get those orders placed so you can start creating. 

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

Special Just for You

Hello Stamping Friends,

I have a special treat just for you. I am away this week. You  know while the cat's away, the mice will play, right? Well, you are the mice and you still need to play while I'm away since I can't offer any classes. So, get out your catalogs, pick some new goodies and save while you are at it. That's right, I'm running a great special this week for you.  Continue reading to get all the good details.

Special is available From Wednesday, February 8th through Tuesday, February 14th

So see the above bundle? You will get one raffle ticket for each $50 you purchase for a chance to win this bundle. How awesome is that?  And the deal gets even better, read on.......

When you Purchase:

$50 - $99 (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 10% off your order (yep, FREE shipping for you)plus one raffle ticket for the bundle and one Sale-a-bration item for FREE

$100 - $149 (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 15% off your order (FREE shipping and a little extra) plus two raffle tickets for the bundle and two Sale-a-bration items for FREE

$150 or more (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 20% off your order (FREE shipping and a lot more) plus three raffle tickets for the bundle and the BONUS is you will receive host benefits based on your total order amount and at least 3 Sale-a-bration items for FREE 

Remember, it's one FREE Sale-a-bration item for every $50 order prior to shipping and tax.

So get that catalog out, start making your list, check it twice and send me your order. Remember I need to have your order by Tuesday, February 14th. Heck, just thinking perhaps you can tell your loved one you "need"  new Stampin' Up! supplies for Valentine's Day this year.

Have fun picking out new things. Let me know if you have any questions.

BEST. DAY. EVER.

Hello Stamping Friends,

I hope you are staying warm. These past few days have been brutally cold. I had a wonderful birthday and want to thank all of you that sent birthday wishes. It was a big year for me and I'm so glad to celebrate another year. This week's Sister in Stamping card pretty much sums up my feelings on this year's much anticipated birthday. BEST. DAY. EVER.

This stamp set is one of this year's Sale a bration  options. That's right you can get it FREE with any $50 order (prior to shipping and tax). Nothing beats FREE and I know you all love this great, highly anticipated sale each and every year. If you don't have your workshop date booked, hurry to get the date you want set aside. Dates book quickly.

This card is pretty simple to put together. It's just a LOT of layers and that's what makes the finished card look so awesome. I stamped the words with the Momento Black ink and then used the wisteria wonder blendabilities to color over them. Simple, right?

I love, love, love the polka  dot stamp in the set. It's so fun and will be great to use on so many cards. You know how I love my polka dots.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Sale a bration brochure to see more of the great offerings this  year.  Also, head over to Sisters in Stamping to see more great samples using some other Sale a bration items.


Product List

Best Day Ever Photopolymer Stamp Set [139149] $0.00	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment [131002] $11.95	Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122922] $6.95	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $6.95	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $6.95
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon [130017] $8.95	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $5.95	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $5.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $6.95	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $3.95	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $9.95

Only 3 Days Left for Sale-a-bration

Hello Stamping Friends,

Over the next few days I'm going to share with you some cards and projects that use Sale-a-bration products. Don't forget there is only three days left to get your order in for your FREE Sale-a-bration items, don't let the sale of the year pass you by.  Also, I'm at the YMCA in Dunmore today from 10 am - 3pm for the Moms Club's Annual Craft Show so stop by and see me. No fee to come in.

I love the look of this card. It uses the Petal Parade stamp set (which, btw, you can get it in wood mount or clear mount, the choice is yours) and several of this year's in-colors.  It's just basic all over stamping, so it's super quick and easy and definitely duplicable. I also used the Peachy Keen stamp set for the greeting on this card. You can easily substitute any other greeting you may already have on hand as well.

The fun part of this card is tat the center of each of the Strawberry slush flowers is stamped on a separate piece of cardstock and punched out using the 7/8" scallop circle punch and attached to the center using a dimensional.

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Petal Parade & Peachy Keen

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana and Baked Brown Sugar

Paper: Whisper White and Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock

Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch

 

Don't forget only three days left to get the Petal Parade stamp set before it's gone. You can select it as your FREE item with any $50 order (before shipping and tax).

 

Contact me today or visit my online store to place your order. If you place an order I will be sending you a thank you card stamped by me.

Do you want more for your Money?

WOW look what’s going on this month!

Hostess:  If you host a $350 workshop, you can earn an additional $30 in FREE products!  You can even do an online party, just gather your friends local or long distance, and I will get you a hostess code to get your order started! Please contact me for details! This promotion runs through May 30th.

New Demonstrator/ Hobby Demonstrator Starter Kit: Join now through May 30th and you get an EXTRA $30 in your Starter Kit! You will receive $155 worth of products for only $99, plus FREE SHIPPING!

Here are some other notes:

• If you wish to continue your demonstratorship, your minimums aren’t due until June 30th.

• If you wish to drop your demonstratorship, you do nothing and just let it drop, but keep your Starter Kit!

• If you order within 45 days of signing up, and place an order of $150 or more, you receive an additional 10% off, so 30% total!

• I’d LOVE for you to join my team! Please contact me for details or sign up
  HERE to become a demonstrator

More $$$$$$ for You!

Hello Stamping Friends,

Do you want more $$$$$$ or more for your $$$$$$$?  I think that is a big, universal yes I hear from everyone. Well, Stampin' Up! is here to help you out with that. Whether you want to join the family or host a workshop and earn some FREE product.  Read on to see what all these words mean.

It's a great time to be a recruit! Take advantage of our current recruiting offers to reduce your cost of doing business with the color refresh, not to mention all the other benefits that come with growing your group!


Dates: April 15-May 30 (yes, it ends the day before the last day of the month)

The Offers:
•New recruits: They'll get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means your new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products they choose for only $99!  That's more money for you there. Then you will get a discount on all other Stampin' Up! products that you want (I mean, NEED to have).

Okay, if you just aren't ready to join the family, then this will certainly be of interest to you:

BE A HOSTESS

Do your ever wish you had more money to spend on Stampin' Up! products? Consider it done. Here's the deal.  Hostess offer: If you host a $350 party you will earn an additional $30 in FREE products! So instead of receiving $50 you will receive $80 in product for hosting. Not a bad deal is it?

Dates: April 15-May 30, 2013 (yes, it ends the day before the last day of the month)

Contact me today, or tomorrow, or by May 30 to join the family or host your own workshop. It will be a great decision (yes, either choice is a great decision). Look at me, I began with hosting my own workshops with another demonstrator and then decided it was time to join the Stampin' Up! family and earn some discounts (and many, many other great things) for myself. It's been a wonderful 12 years.

Come on, join the fun. You won't be sorry!

Ready for Spring

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today I have officially decided that I am ready for Spring. That is after that white stuff called snow began to fall again here in Northeast Pennsylvania.  I am done with it, it's time for warm weather, birds singing, new leaves growing on trees, pretty flowers blooming and butterflies flying.  Doesn't it sound wonderful to you?  Oh well, I guess I'm going to have to settle for some very pretty and colorful paper butterflies for today.

 

This was a card I made for a workshop a couple of week's ago. Everyone that attended that fun party at Maria's also got to make their own butterfly card and take it home with them.  And do you know what, I love how each of the cards turned out a little different even though everyone used the same supplies. It's one of the things I look forward to at workshops (aka parties). I didn't take pictures of everyone's but trust me they were all beautiful.

 

It's a really quick card to put together and uses just a few supplies.  Some designer paper, a punch, a stamp and ink, some markers and rhinestones. See, I told you it wasn't too many things.

 

Here's a close up of some of the butterflies so you can see the detail up close.  I added some antenna to each butterfly using the appropriate colored marker to match the butterflies.

 

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Perfect Pairs

Ink: Wisteria Wonder Classic Pad, 2011-2013 In Color Stampin Write Markers

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock & 2011-2013 In Color Paper Stack Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Bitty Butterfly Punch, Basic Rhinestone, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Hey Don't forget Sale-a-bration ends this coming Friday (March 22). So hurry and place your order now so you can get your FREE stamps too.

Pretty Wreath

Hello Stamping Friends,

So how's your week going so far? Here, it's going pretty well. Definitely in the thick of Sale-a-bration here and I'm loving every workshop and class happening.  I have just a couple dates open if you still want to get a workshop in during Sale-a-bration. I also have dates open in April if you want to host a fun girls night out after Easter. We can do some great Spring projects. Contact me and let me know which date you want.

Today's card is a pretty quick card to put together but it is soooooo impressive. Honestly, the picture doesn't do it justice. In real life, it's just so pretty. I just love, love, love the 5/8" flower trim. This time I used one of the largest shaker frames to attach the flowers. The shaker frames are a perfect circle so you can make a pretty wreath without any effort. You all know that I love quick and simple type cards and projects.  And this one certainly fits the bill.

 

The vine embossing folder from Sale-a-bration is a perfect accent for the flower wreath. I mean, leaves and flowers go together like peanut butter and jelly, right?  And then any one of the little stamps from Teeny Tiny wishes would work to make this card fit any occasion you have coming up.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Certainly Celery

Paper: Certainly Celery and Very Vanilla Cardstock

Accessories: Vine Street Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Shaker Frames, 5/8" Flower Trim, Certainly Celery & Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon