Improvement in Online Shopping and Weekly Deals

Woo Hoo!!  Stampin' Up! has listened to our suggestions and improved the Online Shopping experience!

You can now save your cart!!  
Plus, you can continue shopping rather than go to the Shopping Bag after each item.
There are also more images, enhanced sorting, and only one price (no "preferred pricing").

Why not check it out for yourself?  You can start by ordering some of this week's Deals.  These prices are only good until next Monday (10/21) and while supplies last.  Remember to use hostess code GD4VH3HE to be entered in the monthly prize drawing. 

Or, let me know by 8:00pm Thursday if you'd like to add something to the group order.  This way you can include the Thank You Thursday Deal. 

Monday (10/21) is also the last day to join Stampin' Up! for only $25.  I'd love to have you on my team!!  Go here to join or contact me for more information.

Weekly Deals

We hope you are enjoying our weekly deals. Here are this week's fantastic deals!

	Argyle Textured Impressions Item # 127750   Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Basic Pearl Jewels Item #119247 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.87 CAN
	Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies Item # 130102 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	In Color Dahlia's Item # 127556 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/7.46 CAN
	Sophisticated Spook Ensemble Digital Download Item #131513 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $7.48 US /$8.25 CAN
	Sweet Treat Cups Item #116802 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN

As always, the discount will appear at checkout!

I hope you'll enjoy the new online ordering features as much as I do.  Be sure to stop by my blog tomorrow to see the cute Turkey card we'll be making in next week's classes.

TSSC 284 Best of Autumn

I know many of you enjoy seeing these weekly challenge cards.  Do you use the sketch to inspire you to make a project?  If so, be sure to link it to the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site.  Not sure how to do it if you don't have a blog?  Leave a comment on this post and I'll give you instructions.

I used the stamp set Best of Autumn.  For the sentiment, I used a Stampin' Write Marker to just color part of the Give Thanks stamp.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack.

Here's the sketch.  You'll notice my card is a little different.  That's because I tried to do it from memory instead of having the sketch close by for referral.  I'm okay with that.  I like how it turned out and really, the sketch is just for inspiration.

You can see the rest of the design team samples at the TSSC site.  But you also can see them on each person's blog.  While you're there, you can check out some of their other work.

Sketch Team Members:

Sue Root  (me)
Nicole Tugrul
Robbie Rubala
Ellen LeFevre
Tanya Bell
Carolyn Bennett
Jonia Smith
Mary Brown
Mary Jo Price-Williams (host)

Love and Laughter Trifold Shutter Card

I love Trifold Shutter cards!  They are wonderful for special occasions.  And making the card base is really easy.  It's the designing that takes me a while, though some people are pretty quick at that, too.

We made this card in last month's club.  Speaking of club, we're starting a new round, so if you'd like to join, let me know.  We meet the 4th Tuesday (6:30pm) and Wednesday (10:00am) of the month.  You can see more details here.

Here's the card standing up:

This is what it looks like closed:

And here it is laying flat so you can see each of the panels:

See what I mean?  Isn't this style of card really cool?

Supplies:

Stamps:  Love and Laughter

Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, Pistachio Pudding, Soft Suede

Designer Series Paper:  Venetian Romance

Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede

Embellishments:  Basic Rhinestones

If you like this style card, you can see other ones I've made here.

So, I said these were easy.  Here are some quick instructions.  Refer to the pictures if needed.

1) Start with a piece of 12" x 5 1/2" cardstock.

2)  Score along 12" side at 2", 4", 8" and 10"

3)  Rotate cardstock and cut from the 2" score line to the 10" score line at 1 1/2" in from the top and from the bottom.

So looking at the 12" side, there is a 2" panel on each end that is solid along the whole 5 1/2".  Between the two panels, there are three vertical strips 1 1/2", 2 1/2", and 1 1/2".

4) Fold.  The first panel folds back (mountain fold).  Then, the 2 1/2" piece (center) folds up (mountain fold), while the two 1 1/2" pieces (top and bottom) fold down (valley folds).  Move to the right and reverse (center is a valley fold; top and bottom are mountain folds).  Then, the last panel folds forward (valley fold).

Now it's ready for you to add your own creative touch.

Hope that makes sense.  If not, let me know and I'll add some pictures.

Clearance Rack Updated!

The Clearance Rack has been updated!

Highlights of recent additions:  scalloped ribbon, Core'Dinations, DSP (including Floral District), embossing folders, and more!

Remember, these are while supplies last.

Four of these 5 colors are now in the regular color families:

2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers

Regular Price: $6.66

Preferred Price: $5.99

3/16" Brads - Subtles Collection

Regular Price: $3.10

Preferred Price: $2.79 

Baja Breeze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Regular Price: $3.10

Preferred Price: $2.79 

This is awesome for coloring in people stamps, like Santa's face or little kids:

Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker  

Regular Price: $1.54

Preferred Price: $1.39 

You can order any of these items online or contact me ASAP to be part of a group order.

Remember, the hostess code is:  GD4VH3HE

 

Thank You Thursday!

Each week in November, Stampin' Up! is offering a Thank You Thursday deal.  They will be announced Thursday morning and end at 11:50pm (MT) that same night.  Here's this week's thank you deal:

	This And That Epic Day DSP: 130814 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN
	Soho Subway DSP: 130140 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN
	I Am Me DSP: 130138 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN
	Etcetera DSP: 130129 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN

You can also double up with the weekly sales.   See them here.

Since it's Thank You Thursday, let me say - Thank you for reading my blog and thank you for being my customer! I appreciate each and every one of you!!

Surprise! Weekly Deals

Stampin' Up! will be announcing weekly deals each Tuesday!  You can order these items (or anything else) through my online store.  If your order is over $150, you'll get hostess benefits (over $250 will qualify for the Oct. bonus $25).  Otherwise, use hostess code GD4VH3HE to be entered in the monthly drawing.

If you'd prefer, I'll place the order for you (as your own order that goes to your house or as part of the group order - your choice).  I'll place a group order Thursday at 8:30pm (but let me know earlier if you don't want to risk being foiled by the "while supplies last" disclaimer).  Great if you don't like to shop online or have a smaller order and want to save on shipping.

Be sure to check back each Tuesday for the weekly sale and each Thursday in October for the Thank You Thursday deal.

From the SU! blog:

Starting on Tuesday, October 8, we will update the online store with a few weekly deals for you to enjoy. You’ll want to make sure you check back every week to see what we’re offering. Please note that these deals will be offered “while supplies last” and that the discount will appear in your shopping bag when you check out.
This week’s deals are as follows:

	Squares Collection Framelits Dies: 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: 127749 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack: 126187 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Festive Paper-Piercing Pack: 127857 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Petite Curly Label Punch: 129405 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discount Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Today & Everyday Designer Photobook Template - Digital Download :126157 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discount Price: $7.48 US/$8.25 CAN

We hope you enjoy these weekly deals! We look forward to seeing you every Tuesday!

P.S. Don’t forget about our Thank You Thursdays—another chance to get great Stampin’ Up! product at a discount!

TSSC 283 - MDS (Word Play)

Good Morning Stampers!  I made today's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge card in My Digital Studio (MDS).  While crafting on the computer will never replace doing it with cardstock, stamps and SNAIL (and punches, and my Big Shot, and embellishments, and all the other cool Stampin' Up! stuff I own), I do have fun doing it.  And the quality of the print products from Stampin' Up! is top notch!

I chose the colors because the sketch specifically says, "Happy Sentiment."  Bright colors always seem happy to me.  And the sentiment spoke to me because it seems positive (and therefore happy) to Imagine the Possibilities.

Here is this week's sketch:
 

 I hope you'll let this week's sketch inspire you and I hope your week is happier for it!  You can link your project and see the rest of the design team samples here.

Happy Stampin'!  Sue

Which One Are You?

Do you like to party or do you want to make some money?

Tough call, right?  Well, with the two promotions that Stampin' Up! has just announced, it's up to you.

Let's Party!!

 

Party More.  Get More.

It's Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary and you get the present!

Get $25 extra hostess dollars when you have a qualifying* party.
*$250 in party sales before tax and shipping.

(Oct. 1 - 31, 2013)

(Not the partying type?  Place your own order of $250 or more and you can still get the $25 extra hostess dollars).  

I have a variety of dates available (weeknights, weekends, or weekdays).  Call or e-mail today to schedule your party!

Cash In!!

Join Stampin' Up! for only $25!!! Yes, you read that right, but it's only for 2 weeks.

(Oct. 7-21, 2013).

The $25 Starter Kit includes

• $26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
• Business pack which includes:
• A box of annual catalogs
• A package of the current seasonal catalog
• Getting Started DVD
• Starter Kit Business Brick
• Customer postcards

As a demonstrator, you can earn money doing what you love!

Save 20% on every order, plus save a bonus 10% on your first order (over $150, w/in 45 days of joining) .

Join my team and I will support you - whether you are in it to make lots of money, as a way to save on your own supplies, or somewhere in between.  If you're local, you can come to my team meetings for FREE.  However, you don't have to be local to be on my team.  I'll still offer support (and if you ever make it to Garner, you can attend a meeting for free).

Contact me today for more info.  If you'd like to talk on the phone, I'll be happy to call you back.

I'd love to come do a party for you or support you as a demonstrator!  Hope to hear from you!

 

 

TSSC 282 - Festive Flurry

I ended up rotating this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challange sample.  It wasn't on purpose.  I just didn't take my computer with me when I made my card and I forgot which way the sketch was oriented.  That's fine, I like the result.

I used the stamp set Festive Flurry for the snowflakes and the matching framelit for the small flake on top.  You could use a thank you stamp from any set, but this one comes from a retired set, Kind and Caring Thoughts.

Here's this week's TSSC sketch:

Go ahead and create your project based on the above sketch.  Then, head over to the TSSC site to link it to the challenge.  Can't wait to see what you make!

Whether you play along or not, be sure to check out the rest of the design team samples.  There are some great ones this week.

Happy Stampin', Sue

Everyday Occasions Card Kit

Updates and Reminders:

Envelope Punch Board may go on backorder in the next few days.  Because it's been so popular, Stampin' Up's supply of Envelope Punch Boards is getting low.

Magnetic Platform is available for purchase.  If you use framelits and thinlits with your Big Shot, you'll love the Magnetic Platform!

Butterfly Bundle Promo ends 9/30/13.    Buy Pappillon Potpourri stamp set and Bitty Butterfly Punch in a bundle and save 15%!


EVERYDAY OCCASIONS CARD KIT
 ITEM 134797  Price: $29.95

Why go to the store when a birthday, graduation, wedding, or even a time for expressing gratitude comes up? The Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit puts cards for all of those events right at your fingertips. And best of all, they’ll be handmade!

The kit contains everything you need (minus adhesive and scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for almost any occasion, and it comes with a beautiful box to store your cards in.

The Everyday Occasions Kit includes:

* Cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards
* Twine, buttons & clips
* Pre-cut paper embellishments
* Mini ink pads (Stampin’ Spots)
* Seven-piece Occasions Stamp Set & clear stamp block
* Full color Tips & Tricks brochure for making the cards
* A cool, storable, giftable box



Here's a picture of the cards you can make with the Everyday Occasions Card Kit:




 This is such a great kit for beginners who might not have a lot of supplies.  It's also great for experienced stampers who may need cards in a hurry.  Either way, it's nice to have all the supplies and layouts right at your fingertips!

Festive Flurry Joy

This is another card from the Christmas Stamp-A-Stack.  If you want to join us on Tuesday (10/1), contact me today to register.  Full details can be seen on the Classes/Events page.  Hope you can join us!

The snowflakes on this card are from the Stampin' Up! set Festive Flurry.  The sentiment is from Joyful Christmas.  Colors are Marina Mist and Whisper White.  I think the Basic Rhinestones really make the snowflakes pop.  What do you think?

TSSC 281 Open Sea and Banner Greetings

This week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample is my husband's birthday card.  I wanted something masculine for him, but also special.

I love the new World Map background stamp and am excited to have finally put ink to it.   I also used Open Sea and Banner Greetings.  Colors are Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, and Whisper White.  A few layers of Early Espresso Baker's Twine with a bow finish it off.

Inside I used the stamp from Word Play that says, "You mean the world to me."  It seemed appropriate - for the card and definitely for my husband.   The stamp from Chalk Talk that says, "I'm so grateful there's you in the world" would also be good inside.

Here's the sketch I used for inspiration:

Now that you've seen my sample, head on over to the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site to see the rest of the design team samples.  Then, create your own project and link it so we all can see what you've made.  Hope you'll play along this week!

Happy Stampin', Sue

Joyful Christmas

Here's one of the cards we made at the Stamp-A-Stack this morning.  We had a great crowd and lots of fun.  If you missed it, I'm planning to repeat the class on Monday, Sept., 30 at 10:00am.   So that you don't miss out, let me know ASAP if you want to attend.

This card uses the set Joyful Christmas from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Card stock colors are Whisper White and Always Artichoke.  The poinsettia was colored with Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Pastels.

Although the Stampin' Pastels are retired, they are available on the Clearance Rack, while supplies last, for only $9.99 (originally $24.95).

Calm Christmas CASE

I love the stampers motto of CASE - Copy and Share Everything.  As soon as I saw this simple, yet elegant looking, card on Rachel Brumley's blog, I knew I wanted to CASE it.

You only need 5 items to make this card (6 if you count adhesive):

Calm Christmas stamp set

Naturals White and Midnight Muse Cardstock

Midnight Muse Ink

Basic Rhinestones

I also did a couple of variations.  Gumball Green (which we will do in the upcoming Stamp-a-Stack):

and Always Artichoke:

There's still time to sign up for the Stamp-a-Stack.  See details here, then contact me to reserve your spot.  Note:  you can do this card in a different color.  Just be sure to let me know when you register for the Stamp-a-Stack.  The default color is Gumball Green.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Happy Stampin'!

TSSC 280 - Festive Flurry

For this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample, I used the set Festive Flurry from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Once I started stamping with that set, I didn't want to stop.  You know what that means - there will be more blog posts featuring these great snowflakes.

Colors are Midnight Muse, Marina Mist, and Whisper White.  I like the rhinestones in the middle of each snowflake for a little extra pizzazz.

Here's the sketch for this week's TSSC challenge: 
 
 As you can see, I used ribbon in place of the stars.  That's what's fun about doing sketch challenges.  They are meant for inspiration.  You don't have to follow them exactly, but hopefully when you're done you have a project you really like that you might not have created without the sketch.  If you do make something, please link it to the challenge site so we all can enjoy.  While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the design team samples.

Exciting New Product! Envelope Punch Board

I'm so excited!  I just got my new Envelope Punch Board.  Talk about a great tool!!  I can't wait to try it, and yet, I'll have to.  This is the weekend for our annual Mother-Daughter trip with my mom and sister.  We always have such an awesome time that it's well worth putting the stamping on hold.

I'll be back Monday with the TSSC challenge card and later in the week with something made with the Envelope Punch Board.  In the meantime, here's a video to show you more about the product:

After watching the video I'll bet you can see why I'm so excited!

Here's some info that Stampin' Up! has provided:

• It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create! 
• It's super easy to use.  It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score you'll go crazy (in a good way). 
• It's small and lightweight. It's also super portable and easy to store. It's small and light enough that you could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend's for craft night-anywhere.
• It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
• It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).
• The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!
• It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.

You can order your Envelope Punch Board online, at one of my events, or by contacting me directly.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Happy Stampin', Sue

TSSC 279 - Ornament Keepsakes

For this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge, I rotated the sketch so it's landscape instead of portrait.  I used ornaments from the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and cut them out with my Big Shot and Holiday Ornaments Framelits.  The stamps and the framelits are still available on the carryover list (which means they aren't in a catalog, but you can see them online* at the Stampin' Up! website).  The front message and inside sentiment are both from Christmas Messages in the Holiday Catalog.

 Here's how I did the inside:

And here's this week's sketch:

You can see the rest of the design team samples and play along here.  There are some great cards this week, so be sure to check them out, then create your own project and add it by clicking on the link that says "Click here to enter".

*Remember, if you order these products online through me, use hostess code VAAX4KKY to be entered in this month's prize drawing.  Any size order qualifies, but the bigger your order is, the more entries you get.  All orders will be combined to earn hostess dollars, so the bigger the combined total is, the more prizes there are.  Thank you for your business!

Don't Miss This: Butterfly Bundle - Save 15%!!

Buy Papillon Potpourri and the Bitty Butterfly punch and save 15%!

Butterflies are a must-have staple since they're always in style and can be used on projects for any occasion! The coordination of these products makes them fun and easy to use, too. 

 

Order today!!  Ends September 30, 2013!
(Use Hostess Code VAAX4KKY for your chance to win!)

Bundle available in clear mount (only $26.27, which saves $4.63)  or wood mount (only $29.67, which saves $5.23).

See these items on pages 90 and 183 in the Annual Catalog.

TSSC 278 - Make A Cake Birthday Card

The banner on today's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge reminded my of a birthday card, so that's what I made.  I used Make a Cake and the hostess set, Banner Greetings.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is Birthday Basics.

Here's this week's sketch:

As always, you can see the rest of the design team samples and link your entry here.   Check it out.  I think you'll enjoy the variety of ideas that the design team came up with, all of which were inspired by the above sketch.