Best of Autumn Sampler - Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!!! 

I'm taking a break from highlighting sale items so I can wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving (though it turns out there is one sale item featured below - the gold ink).  While I'm counting my blessings today, I want each of  you to know that I am very thankful for all of my customers and for everyone who follows me on my blog and on my Facebook page. 

Here are several cards made with the Best of Autumn set.

The leaves were stamped with the gold ink. The brackets were made with the Curly Label Punch.  The idea to stamp the leaves in gold on four squares came from a blog called Inspiration Ink.  I came up with the idea for the brackets myself, though I wouldn't be surprised to find out someone else has done it, too.

I love making cards with leaves in various Fall colors.  The labels were made with the Curly Label Punch and the Petite Curly Label Punch.

I actually saw the idea for the next two cards on another blog (Stamp and Scrap With Frenchie).  The square was made by inking an acrylic block and stamping with it.  On the first one, I cut out the leaf and used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere it on the green square.

On this one I stamped the leaf directly on the green square.

This last picture isn't a card, but I still want to share the idea with you.  Look how beautiful this leaf looks stamped with gold and then mounted on gold foil.  The gold foil sheets from the Holiday Catalog really make the image pop.

I hope you've enjoyed all of these cards and I hope that you all have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 255 and LNS Challenge 215 (Curly Label Birthday)

I combined both my design team challenges this week.  I didn't start out with that intention, but that's how it worked out.  Check back tomorrow to see where I was originally heading with the TSSC (Monday Lunchtime) challenge.

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch:

The Late Night Stampers Challenge this week is:  Goodbye to Sale-a-Bration - use your favorite SAB set/items

Here is my card:

I used the following Sale-a-Bration items:  Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, buttons, and ribbon; Petite Curly Label punch; Pretty Petites stamp set (top stamp).

The middle stamp is from the hostess set Priority Mail and is punched with the Curly Label punch.

The bottom stamp is from 25 and Counting.  I wanted more candles to go with the other stamps and this worked perfectly once it was punched with the Petite Curly Label punch.

Cardstock colors are:  Sahara Sand, Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo

Thanks for looking at my design team sample.  You can check out the other design team members samples and upload your entries here (just click challenge name):

Late Night Stamper (LNS) Challenge
Techno Stamper Monday Lunchtime Challenge

A Round Array (New Catalog Sneak Peek)

I'm so excited!  The first sneak peek from the new catalog has been released!  (Card from SU blog later in post.)

Spring is definitely in the air, and Stampin' Up can't wait to show you all the new products in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.  Here's your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!  Shown in English, French, and Spanish (with 7/8" scallop punch):



Stampin' Up has bundled A Round Array with the coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Spring Surprise Bundle  (English; clear)     133899       $23.95

(French - 133898; Spanish 133897)  Bundle only available in clear.

Already have the punch?  Stamp set only is available for $14.95 (English - 129090, French - 131616, Spanish - 131682).  Promotion ends May 30, 2013.

You can double up on the promotions, but remember that Sale-a-Bration ends March 22, 2013.  This bundle gets you almost halfway to a free SAB item.  I will be placing a group order on Wednesday, 3/20.  Also, you can Order Online.  Use Hostess Code ZT4AAPYV to be entered in the prize drawing.  I just found the coolest trick to simplify ordering online.  First go to my Online Store.  Click Shop Now.  Login or set up your account.  Now, click on the product links in this post.  When the new page comes up with your item, click Add to Bag.  As you add items this way, even though a new page has opened, all of your items that you've already selected will be in your cart.  It's a lot easier to close out the extra windows than to search through the Stampin' Up website to find your items.  If you have questions about this, please feel free to ask.

This post from the Stampin' Up blog uses the new stamp set bundle.  I thought the card was so cute, I decided to share part of the post with you:

I was thrilled when I heard about the Spring Surprise Promotion. Getting a brand new stamp set will definitely make waiting for spring a little easier, especially because the set is full of charming flowers—and you can buy it with the coordinating punch for a special bundle price.
I used my new A Round Array Stamp Set and the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch to make this “Happy Day” card:


I used the Ciao Baby Stamp Set for the greeting since the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch also coordinates with this set. Of course, then you’ll want the Petite Curly Label Punch and the Pretty Petites Stamp Set, too! It’s so fun that everything coordinates together!
Remember the Pretty Petites Stamp Set and the Petite Curly Label Punch are Sale-A-Bration items that are only available until March 22. So place your order for the A Round Array Stamp Set soon and earn your Sale-A-Bration items for free!
Here is a complete list of the supplies I used for the card.
Carrie C.
Demonstrator Training
Stamps
A Round Array Stamp Set
Ciao, Baby Stamp Set
Cardstock and Paper
Baja Breeze Cardstock
Gumball Green Cardstock
Melon Mambo Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink
Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
Dazzling Details
Accessories and Tools
Lucky Limeade Baker’s Twine
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Petite Curly Label Punch
7/8" Scallop Circle Punch
1" Circle Punch