Weekly Deals - Last Day of SAB

Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration! Make sure you get the exclusive items while you can!! I will place an order tonight - let me know by 9:30pm if you want to add anything to it.

See the SAB brochure here. Lots of wonderful exclusive items from which to choose (NOTE: Due to a problem w/the supplier, Blendabilities are no longer available, either to purchase or as a free SAB item). More free, exclusive SAB items here. Please note that Stampin' Up! has announced SAB items are available only while supplies last, so don't delay in getting the exclusive items you want.

If you place an online order by 9:30pm tonight, please use Hostess Code 4P6SUQSY. After that, please use the Hostess Code on the sidebar. Get a thank you from me when you do!

Here are this week's weekly deals. If you want any, let me know by 9:00pm tonight. It will be the only group order I place this week. Thanks!

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	File Tabs Edgelits Die Item # 133729 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN
	Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133727 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die Item # 130159 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Big Shot Magnetic Platform Item # 130658 Regular Price: $39.95 US/$49.95 CAN Discounted Price: $29.96 US/$37.46 CAN
	Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Chalk Talk Framelits Die Item # 129983 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Word Bubbles Framelits Die Item # 132968 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN

Easter Treats - For Peeps' Sake

There's been a change to the TSSC: Mary Jo just announced that the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge is no longer going to be weekly. She's noticed that people tend to participate every other week, so the new schedule will reflect that. Look for new TSSC posts the first and third Monday of each month. You can continue checking my blog each Monday because on the off weeks I'll post something else for you to enjoy.

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of helping host a North Carolina Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's quarterly meeting. One of the activities at these meetings is a shoebox swap. I made this project, which was designed by Marcia Enns. Isn't it adorable?

 

There's a Reese's candy egg tucked inside.

Supplies:

Stamp: For Peeps' Sake

Punches: Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Boho Blossoms (feet), scallop circle (cut in half for wings), circles (for eyes)

Big Shot: Fancy Fan embossing folder, Handpicked framelits

Tools: Fringe Scissors

Here's the back:

 

 For Peeps' Sake stamp set has a little row of eggs and they are stamped on the bottom as a finishing touch.

SAB Product of the Week - In Color Accessory Pack

Head's up stampers! The Clearance Rack has been updated!! Woo hoo! Clearance prices AND each $50 purchase still gets you a FREE Sale-a-Bration item until 3/31. Current hostess code is 2QQZ2DQJ. I'm placing a group order Saturday (and again Sunday, if needed).

 

Today I'm sharing another Stampin' Up! blog post featuring the SAB item In Color Accessory Pack. You can see other ones featuring the Thanks for Being You stamp set and Nature's Perfection stamp set by clicking on the stamp set name (link). See posts featuring other SAB items here.

Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week-In Color Accessory Pack

Combine buttons and twine for a real good time! The exclusive, limited-time In Color Accessory Pack gives you 25 yards (total) of Thick Baker's Twine and 30 buttons (total) in our 2014-2016 In Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Tangelo Twist. Accent your projects, add bows to your packages, and revel in our sweet In Colors!

We want to thank our talented artist, Janet Wakeland.

Big Day Birthday Card

Sorry I don't have a TSSC card for you this week. Unfortunately, I have been sick all weekend and didn't get one made. There are some cute cards this week and you can see them here.

Here's a card we made in club. It uses the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) set Big Day. I've shown two versions - one with the stamped image colored and one without it colored. The verdict at club was split which version was the favorite. Which one do you like better?

Stampin' Up! Videos - Coloring Techniques

Stampin' Up! has some great videos on its You Tube channel. Here are some recent ones focusing on coloring techniques. These videos use Sale-a-Bration (SAB) products which are only available through March 31st. Contact me to get yours before these exclusive items are gone.

These are all quick videos (about 2 minutes or less). Hope you find them useful.

Those of you who come to my classes know I struggle with my Blender Pens. Maybe this will help me, too.

I use my Aqua Pens a lot. They are very versatile. This yet another cool technique using them.

Easter Bunny

Because there is room, I open up stamp club to non-members for a fee. It's a great way for stampers to check out the club before deciding to join and it's good for people who aren't ready to make a monthly commitment, but do want to attend classes. At the last Saturday club class we had an extra big group, which was lots of fun. Here's one of the cards we made.

Stamp club regular Corothy invited some friends. They turned out to be three generations of stampers. How fun is that! They were all great stampers, including the youngest, Sapphira, who is only 10. She was a natural. Look at the way she modified the card. I love her changes, especially the way she bent the ear forward. She said he's waving "hi" with it. Isn't that cute? And he's chilling, crossing his little feet paws.

 At this same class, we made a St. Patrick's Day card. I posted it and a couple of cards by the class members here. They made some clever changes.

I got the idea for the bunny from Tanya Bell's blog. She's another member of the TSSC design team. She used her bunny for a treat holder. It stands alone and has an open box attached to the back.

The next club class coming up. Contact me if you'd like more info.

Weekly Deals and Some Announcements

BREAKING NEWS! Stampin' Up! has announced that they will no longer offer MDS or its associated professional print services. May 31, 2015 is the MDS deadline. Make sure to download and backup all digital downloads by that date. It's also the last date to purchase the software, use the print services, and get support. I love MDS and am sad to see it go, but as experience has shown me...Stampin' Up! will introduce something new that I'm sure to love just as much.

Here are this week's Weekly Deals. Hostess code for online ordering is 2QQZ2DQJ. Sunday at 7:00pm is the group order deadline.

Sale-a-bration is winding down! Less than two weeks left to get a free item with $50 purchase (before shipping and tax). See the SAB brochure here. Lots of wonderful exclusive items from which to choose (NOTE: Due to a problem w/the supplier, Blendabilities are no longer available, either to purchase or as a free SAB item). More free, exclusive SAB items here. Want more choices? See below the Weekly Deals for catalog items you can choose as an SAB item. Please note that Stampin' Up! has announced SAB items are available only while supplies last, so don't delay in getting the exclusive items you want.

 

Just announced! While supplies last, choose any of the following as your free SAB item. SAB ends March 31, 2015, so don't delay!

TSSC 358 - Guy Greetings

  I love the Stampin' Up! set Guy Greetings and think Well Worded is fun, so I'm pleased I could put them together for  my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge.

 Supplies:

Stamps: Guy Greetings, Well Worded

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Neutrals Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack

Big Shot: Mustache Framelit

I stamped the mustache from Well Worded in Early Espresso. Then I highlighted the largest "you da man" by coloring it with my Stampin' Write marker so it's darker than the others

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

 

You can 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!

Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow

We made this St. Patrick's Day card in my last stamp club (a couple weeks ago already - my how time flies). It was a big hit.

Supplies:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Work of Art

Cardstock: Basic Black, Garden Green, Whisper White

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, 1 3/4" Circle

Embellishments: Gold Sequins

I have a lot of creative people in my classes and they often make modifications to my projects. I love it because it gives all of us different ideas and helps us stretch our creativity. This was done by Jane Meekhof. I love how she put a few gold sequins at the bottom of the pot, like they'd fallen out.

 This one was made by Jyda Adams. I particularly like how she put the sequins in the rainbow.

Thanks to these creative ladies for letting me post their cards.

Every month there are good ideas floating around my classes. I usually don't remember to take pictures, but I always appreciate all their ideas.

I got the idea for the pot of gold from the Literally My Joy blog. A fellow demo, Genger Stiedle, reminded me that the stamp from Work of Art makes a great rainbow. I put the two ideas together into this card. I got the idea from Genger via an online group. Get a free bonus when you join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-Bration. See details here. Plus, as part of my team, not only will you get my help as you start your business, you'll get access to several other demonstrator groups full of business tips and creative ideas. Contact me today if you have questions about this great opportunity.

Weekly Deals - March 10 and more

 Just in from Stampin' Up! - Blendabilities have been discontinued. They have been having quality issues and the supplier is unable to fix them in a way that meets Stampin' Up!'s high standards. If you have questions, please contact me. 

NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET: Just Kidding! How cute is this:

Remember, the photopolymer sets that have been introduced through the year are only guaranteed to be available for 6 months. So if you want any of them (this includes Better Than Email), don't wait too long to get them. 
  
Here are this week's Weekly Deals. Hostess code for online ordering is HP7TTAMR. I am placing an order tonight (Tuesday), so let me know if you'd like something. I may place another group order later in the week if there is interest.

Sale-a-bration is here! Get a free item with $50 purchase (before shipping and tax). See the SAB brochure here. Lots of wonderful exclusive items to choose from (NOTE: Due to a problem w/the supplier, Blendabilities no longer available, either to purchase or to select as a free SAB item). More free SAB choices here.

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Wildflower Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 129168 Regular Price: $13.95 US/$16.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.46 US/$12.71 CAN
	Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129376 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine Item # 134578 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Old Olive Baker's Twine Item # 134579 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Gold Stampin' Glitter Item # 133457 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$4.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$3.71 CAN
	All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 133703 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.38 CAN
	Marina Mist 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Item # 134561 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN

Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week-You Brighten My Day Stamp Set

If you came here for this week's TSSC card, I'm sorry but I had a busy week last week (including two stamp classes and a Stampin' Up! party - Yah!!) and just did not get one made. I'll have one for you next Monday. Since there's not a TSSC card, enjoy this post from the Stampin' Up! blog featuring two great products you can get for free during Sale-a-Bration (SAB).

You Brighten My Day Stamp Set (Item 139103 [w])
Think about how many days you can brighten with the You Brighten My Day Stamp Set! No need to spend precious time cutting out all the adorable images; this set coordinates with three different punches: the Banner and What’s Up Punches, and the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack. Plus, the triple star and triple heart images fit right on the little house, making it ever so easy to customize your creation. And with four different sentiments, this stamp set works for just about any occasion.

Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (Item 138634)
Combine the You Brighten My Day Stamp Set with our Best Year Ever Accessory Pack and you’ve got yourself one darn-cute creation! The Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, and Coastal Cabana ribbon and buttons in this accessory pack are bright, fun, and ready to embellish cards, gifts, scrapbook pages, and more.













We want to thank our talented artists, Mary Polcin and Brian King.

If you enjoyed this post from the SU! blog, check out some other SAB product of the week posts. Each one is full of great project ideas. This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection, Best Day Ever stamp set and DSP, Lotus Blossom, and Simply Wonderful stamp set.

SAB Product of the Week - My Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack

Here's another SAB Product of the Week feature from the SU Blog. My Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack is already on the way. Can't wait for it to get here! Get your own Vellum Stack for FREE with $50 purchase.

Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week-Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack

Sale-A-Bration is more than just our biggest sales event of the year, it’s also the perfect time to introduce you to some of our newest products! We thought there was no better way to do that than by showing you just a few of the possibilities you can make with these fantastic new products. So without further adieu, we want to introduce you to this week’s Sale-A-Bration product of the week—the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack.

Sheer perfection is spelled v-e-l-l-u-m. This 6" x 6" stack of translucent vellum paper, in 12 different designs (2 sheets per design), is perfectly sized for cards—no measuring or cutting needed! And since many of the designs are line art or brush stroke, it’s also perfect for coloring or even just showing off a pop of color underneath. The gorgeous designs coordinate with Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set (Item 139097 [w])—another bonus Sale-A-Bration product only available through March 31!

We want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer. Show us what you have made with the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack by using #sabproductoftheweek.