Blog Candy!

LAST DAY TO ENTER: 3/15/14.  No limit to the number of entries!

This scrapbook page was made by one of the designers at Stampin' Up!  Details below on how you can win the set used to make this page.

 

I hit 5 years with Stampin' Up! this month.  Where does the time go?  I love being a demo.  I get to share my love of stamping and make money at the same time!  And, the very best part is all the new friends I've made!!!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this first 5 years.  I wouldn't still be doing this without you.  So, I want to give something back - some blog candy!

Win the retired, two-step stampin' set Reason to Smile!  This set was only available for one month, so I know many of you missed it.  If you were one of the lucky ones who got it, you can choose an alternate set if you win.

Because I have followers in different places, there are several ways to get entries:

Follow Me (3 entries):   on this blog (click the Join this site button along the left hand side), on my Facebook page, or on Twitter

Share (2 entries):  a facebook post, pin something from my blog*, re-tweet

Interact (1 entry):  Like and/or comment on a Facebook post, leave a comment on this blog, favorite a tweet

I am not putting a limit on the number of entries per day, but I do ask you not to be spammy.  In other words, don't go to my Facebook page and share every single post since I started.  I'm kidding, of course. :)  I know none of you would do that.

Because I appreciate those of you who chose to follow me without the incentive of a prize, everyone who is on the list of followers (at all three sites) at the end of the contest period will get three entries.

*All entries will be collected as reported by the respective site.  Exception:   when you pin from my blog, I do not get a notice, so please let me know.  Just send a quick e-mail with your name and the link to your Pinterest page.  Remember to be on the specific blog post page, not my Home page before pinning.

Good luck!

I also have a Pinterest account, which you may find interesting.  But since that's harder for me to track, I'm not including it in this contest.

I'm happy to be able to provide you inspiration in so many formats.  I hope you find the one(s) that are right for you.  Feel free to follow me on all my social media sites as I sometimes have things exclusive to each site.

I enjoy working with vellum and thought I'd share a card I made with it.  I embossed the vellum with the Flower Garden Embossing Folder and my Big Shot.   Then I used sponge daubers to sponge on the backside of the vellum.  This highlights the raised embossed image by leaving it white.  I attached the vellum to a Whisper White card base (which looks even better in person, by the way).

I stamped images from the Reason to Smile set, cut them out, and attached them on top of the vellum.  The flowers go great together.  If you missed out on getting the Reason to Smile set, let me know and I can get you one.

So, how about it?  Get some vellum card stock (101856) and give it a try.  You can get it and any other Stampin' Up supplies you need in my online store.  Prefer the personal touch?  Contact me and I'll be happy to handle the order for you.

P.S. If  you are participating in the Treasure Hunt, the list has been updated.  It won't be long until there are 50 sites to visit!

Reason To Smile - July Club

We made these two projects at stamp club last night.  We also made another card that I will post tomorrow.  The first was made with the candy wrapper die and the second is a card.  I designed them to coordinate so they can be used together or separately.  Both use the Reason to Smile stamp set, which you can get during July for $5 with a $50 purchase.

 I am having so much fun with this candy wrapper die!  The twist to close the top is a little tricky at first, but once you do it a few times, it's very easy.

The flowers on the card were stamped on Vellum using StazOn and then the color was applied to the back using a sponge dauber.  This is a great way to make embellishments for your cards or other paper crafting projects.  The embossing on the Daffodil Delight was done with one of the new Delicate Designs Embossing Folders (it's a two pack).  The sentiment came from Friendly Phrases.  In class we stamped it with Melon Mambo ink to make it easier to read.

Hope you enjoyed today's share.  This same class will be offered again on Wednesday, July 25th, at 10:00am.  Contact me to register and you can make these projects yourself.  You can see details on the Classes/Events page.  Hope you can come!

Reason to Smile Promotion

Reason to Smile Promotion!  Get the Reason to Smile stamp set for only $5 when you place a $50 order July 1 - 31.  Valid on all order types.  Samples at bottom of post.

Reason to Smile Wood-Mount Set                131274*    $5.00

Reason to Smile Clear-Mount Set

131275*

$5.00

*Enter this $5 item number after reaching $50 on your order.

This stamp set will only be available during July.  Be sure to get it before it's gone!

Please note:  I did not create these samples.  They were provided by Stampin' Up!
Edit 7/11/12:  More information on these samples and many others can be found on my demonstrator website (where you find my online store).