Weekly Deals - July 29

New Weekly Deals have been announced! See them here.

Please let me know by Thursday evening if you'd like to order anything as part of a group order. This can be anything - Weekly Deals, Clearance, Designer Series Paper (which is buy 3, get 1 free in July), or whatever else you want. Thursday is also the deadline to reserve your supplies for the August 9th class.

If you shop online, please use hostess code HTTK6AMN. This helps me get freebies to share with those of you who use the code. If your order is over $150, don't use the code so you can get hostess benefits for yourself.

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Brights Designer Buttons Item # 130028 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Cupcake Builder Punch Item # 121807 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	1/2" Circle Punch Item # 119869 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN
	Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 129398 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.69 CAN
	Gift Bow Bigz L Die Item # 129977 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die Item # 127005 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape Item # 133000 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Delight In The Day Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 127758 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.97 US/$13.17 CAN
	Little Book Of Coupons Designer Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Item # 126158 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.92 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.35 CAN

TSSC 325 - Perfect Pennants

Here's my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge. It features the Stampin' Up! stamp set, Perfect Pennants. My club members got to make this card. I thought it would be good as a masculine, thinking of you card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Perfect Pennants

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Lullaby

Ink: Hello Honey

Big Shot: Arrows Embossing Folder

Punches: Banner

Here's this week's sketch. Use it to inspire you!

Link your project and see the rest of the design team samples at the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site. Hope you'll play along this week!

Remember, all DSP, including the one used on today's card, is on sale this month. Buy 3 packs DSP and get 1 free.

Check back tomorrow for the new Weekly Deals! Still time to get this week's specials. Order Online or contact me about a group order.

July Paper Pumpkin

There is so much stuff in July's Paper Pumpkin kit! Enough supplies to make 6 cards AND 6 boxes. Plus, there are supplies left over. Not to mention the multi-piece stamp set and Blackberry Bliss stampin' spot. Amazing!

Here are the projects I made following the directions - well, almost. I did switch out "on a star" for "you were here" after WISH on the card.

 I also finished off the inside:

 Here's the box:

 And here's a variation on the card:

And a different inside:

Yes, all the stamps came in the kit. Plus, I didn't even use them all!

Wish you'd gotten the kit? Well, you're in luck. I have two available to the first two people who contact me. Plus, if you buy the kit, you get to come to my Paper Pumpkin Party on August 9th for FREE.

If you already bought a kit from me (thank you subscribers!), you get to come for FREE, too.

No kit? You can come for a fee, but you must reserve your spot by Thursday, July 31st to make sure the supplies get here in time.

I hear from a reputable source that August's kit consists of cards that are "to die for ! :)" New subscribers can get their first 2 months half off! Go here and enter Promo Code HALFOFF2.

Weekly Deals - July 22

New Weekly Deals have been announced! See them here.

Please let me know by Wednesday afternoon if you'd like to order anything as part of a group order. This can be anything - Weekly Deals, Clearance, Designer Series Paper (which is buy 3, get 1 free in July), or whatever else you want.

If you shop online, please use hostess code HTTK6AMN. This helps me get freebies to share with those of you who use the code. If your order is over $150, don't use the code so you can get hostess benefits for yourself.

 Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit Item # 133431 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$12.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$9.71 CAN
	Celebration Basics Kit Item # 133007 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$18.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.21 CAN
	Curly Label Punch Item # 119851 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch Item # 119275 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$20.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$15.71 CAN
	Pumpkin Pie 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130015 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Crushed Curry 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130019 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Bitty Banners Big Shot Die Framelits Item # 129267 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$18.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.21 CAN
	Summer Happiness Kit - Digital Download Item # 130076 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Thank you to each of you who orders from me! Your business is appreciated!!

TSSC 324 - Happy Hour

Here's my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge. It features the Stampin' Up! stamp set, Happy Hour.

Believe it or not, the background cardstock is Strawberry Slush. The colors are a little off because by the time we got home from my family reunion last night, it was starting to get dark and I couldn't get good lighting. I see my card didn't make it on the TSSC site again this week. I'm thinking Mary Jo must have posted them a little early since she wasn't expecting mine (I'd already told her we were on vacation for the week, so I wasn't sure if I'd be able to make a sample this week). Last week it wasn't with the group because Mary Jo was camping and had to post early. I didn't get that email notice until I got home from vacation.

The point of this is - a) We had a wonderful time on vacation: zip lining, white water rafting, and several days with extended family! and b) Be sure to check out the linked entries at the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site because with all our crazy summer schedules, some of the design team samples end up there. Plus you get the bonus of seeing what non-design team members have created. While you're there, be sure to link your entry so we can all enjoy your project.

Supplies:

Stamps: Happy Hour

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Confetti Celebration

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay

Big Shot: Starburst Framelits

Punches: 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle

Here's this week's sketch. Use it to inspire you!

Remember, all DSP, including the one used on today's card, is on sale this month. Buy 3 packs DSP and get 1 free.

Check back tomorrow for the new Weekly Deals! Still time to get this week's specials. Order Online or contact me about a group order.

Just Sayin'

Here's a quick card (also known as CAS, or clean and simple) I whipped up:

I used Whisper White for the base and then added a Blackberry Bliss layer and a strip of Moonlight DSP. I stamped a few sayings from the Stampin' Up! set, Just Sayin', and cut them out with my Big Shot and Word Bubbles framelits. Then I used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere them to the card. That's it.

Hope you enjoyed today's card. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

My First Card In A Box

I've wanted to make a Card in a Box for a while and I finally got the chance. I think it turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself. You can make this card next week at one of the two classes I'll be having.

 Supplies:

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri, Petite Petals, Flower Shop, Perfect Pennants

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Flower Pot

Ink: Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango

Punches:  Pansy, Elegant Butterfly

Here's the card laying flat:

 

This is the back, where you can write a message:

If you'd like to learn to make this card, sign up for one of the classes next week. You can see details here. Be sure to reserve your spot because spaces are limited. Hope you can come.

And don't forget, all DSP, including the one used on today's card, is on sale this month. Buy 3 packs DSP and get 1 free.

Weekly Deals - July 15

New Weekly Deals have been announced! See them here.

Please let me know by Sunday night if you'd like to order anything as part of a group order. This can be anything - Weekly Deals, Clearance, Designer Series Paper (which is buy 3, get 1 free in July), or whatever else you want.

If you shop online, please use hostess code HPKY926A. This helps me get freebies to share with those of you who use the code. If your order is over $150, don't use the code so you can get hostess benefits for yourself.

Thank you to each of you who orders from me! Your business is appreciated!!

TSSC 323 - Sea Street

Here's my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge. I made a clean and simple (CAS) card using the Stampin' Up! set, Sea Street. I pressed a little too hard when I stamped, so the mouth and eyes didn't show. It didn't matter. I just used my White Gel Pen to draw a mouth and used a couple small Basic Pearls for the eyes. I often use Basic Pearls, even when the eyes show up just fine.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sea Street

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate, White Gel Pen

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Here's this week's sketch. Use it to inspire you!

 Link your project and see the rest of the design team samples at the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site. Hope you'll play along this week!

Ice Cream Cone Card

The What's Your Type stamp set debuted in the 2014-15 catalog. It has loads of possibilities. You may have seen the ideas on page 161 of the catalog - including using the elements to make every letter of the alphabet. I used two of the stamps to make an ice cream cone.

I cut along the bottom of the Whisper White piece to sort of imitate ice cream dripping (and also to get rid of a stamping boo boo - but that's our little secret, so don't tell ;) ).

Thank You came from Something to Say and the other words were made with the Alphabet Rotary stamp.

The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from a Patterns Paper Stack and the ribbon is 5/8" Organza Ribbon. The Organza Ribbon and Linen Thread (not used in today's project) are such staples that they keep being brought back year after year. If you don't have them, consider adding them to your go-to supplies stash.

Here's a view of the catalog page I mentioned:

Want to see the alphabet in lowercase? Check out this one I found on Stampin' Connection (an online gathering spot for demonstrators - just one of the many perks of joining my Stampin' Up! team).

Here's a video sharing even more ideas using this fun set:

What ideas can you come up with?

Also, FYI - new items have been added to the Clearance Rack - including Core'dinations cardstock.
 

Stampin' Up! News - including new stamp sets!!

Stampin' Up! had lots of announcements today - and it's all stuff I think you'll be interested in, which is why I'm doing a whole blog post about what's new.

First, new Weekly Deals were announced and new Clearance items will be added on Thursday. More info here.

NEW STAMPS!!!

Holiday Catalog Sneak Peak! Available now!

Beauty Of The Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set	135779
Price: $16.95
Even in the depths of winter, beauty can still be found all around us if we take the time to look. Express your hopeful feelings with these sentiments and artistic clear-mount stamps. Set quantity: 4. Wood Mount: 135776 Price: $21.95 Christmas Bliss       138897 Price: $15.95  Christmas imagery that is perfect for beautiful holiday cards and tags. Recommended clear block sizes are H, C, and G (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price! Set Quantity: 11 Samples using Christmas Bliss (from the SU! blog): Need more Christmas, and other Winter holiday, stamps? You can see the available selection here.  Please note that the girl version of this next set, Sweetie Pie, sold out very quickly. Since photopolymer stamps are only available while supplies last, don't wait too long if you want this one. Dear Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set 138157 Price: $25.95 This companion to the Sweetie Pie Photopolymer Stamp Set has the cute boy images so many have been asking for! Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C & G (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price! Set Quantity: 26  Here's a photo of Dear Heart in use. See more on the Stampin' Up! blog.   This next set was not released today, but it is fairly new, so I'm including it in today's post. Calling All Heroes Photopolymer Stamp Set 138002 Price: $25.95 A nod to comic book excitement, this set has a full stylized alphabet with builder pieces to create your own customized superhero or villain. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C and I (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price! Set Quantity: 60 (2 piece set)  Just one of the many cute ideas from the Stampin' Up! blog. See more projects using this set here.  Big Shot + Exclusive Bundles coming in August!! If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Big Shot, that time is August! When you buy a Big Shot during the month of August, you'll receive your choice of one of five FREE exclusive stamp set and Framelits bundles -- that's up to a $60 US value absolutely free! If you already own a Big Shot, we're also offering a 15-percent discount on these select bundles. Check back on August 1 to get all of the details. Project Life Update: Though the annual catalog states that the following products will not be available until August, we're happy to announce that they will be available for purchase on July 14: Love Story Project Life Card Collection (item 135308; p. 189) and Love Story Project Life Accessory Pack (item 135310; p. 189). And we have more fantastic news--the Black Faux Leather 12" x 12" Project Life Album (item 135292; p. 188) will also be available for purchase beginning July 14!

Weekly Deals - July 8

Here are this week's Weekly Deals. Stampin' Up! has several announcements today, so I will do a separate blog post to share all that information with you.

 New items will go on the Clearance Rack on Thursday, July 10th! I will place a group order that morning. Let me know if you want any Weekly Deals or anything else by Wednesday night (and you can just add clearance stuff, if you want any, in the morning). That way I can have as much as possible entered and ready to send as soon as the Clearance items are added.

If you are planning to get any Clearance items, be sure to look bright and early if you don't want to miss anything. Card stock particularly seems to go fast. If you know you're going to look, let me know so I can check in with you before I submit the order.

Note: several new stamp sets - including some Christmas ones - were released today. More info here.

You can also order online (use hostess HPKY926A code to get a thank you gift from me or, if you order enough, get your own hostess benefits).

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil Item # 133363 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN
	Silver 1/8" Ribbon Item # 132137 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN
	Retro Fresh This And That Washi Tape Item # 133001 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Retro Fresh This And That Journal Item # 132998 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.46 CAN
	Smoky Slate 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 131152 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Artisan Label Punch Item # 130920 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Sweet Shop Kit - Digital Download Item # 129339 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN