Weekly Deals

Here are this week's Weekly Deals.  If you want any of them (or anything else from Stampin' Up!), you can order online here.  Thanks!   Sue

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Encore Metallic Gold Pad Item # 132141 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$12.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$9.71 CAN
	Encore Metallic Silver Pad Item # 132142 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$12.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$9.71 CAN
	Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent  Item # 132159 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$18.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.21 CAN
	Season of Style Designer Journaling Tags Item # 132808 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN
	Pretty Presents Designer Bows Item # 132186 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$4.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$3.71 CAN
	Blast Off Ensemble Digital Download Item # 130862 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.97 US/$13.17 CAN
	Build A Banner Refill Kit Item # 132699 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Naughty And Nice This Rotary Stamp Item # 132278 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN
	Seasonal Stripes 8" X 8" Designer Album Item # 132259 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$17.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$13.46 CAN
	Gold and Silver Stampin' Glitter Item # 132205 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit Item # 132697 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Snowflake Season Simply Sent Kit Item # 132176 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$18.50 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$13.88 CAN
	Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Ribbon Item #126845  Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.25 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.19 CAN
	Extra Large Gift Box Item # 132147 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$ 4.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$3.71 C

TSSC 293 Tags 4 You

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Tags 4 You, Hearts A Flutter

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Real Red, Early Espresso Core'dinations

Designer Series Paper (DSP):  Patterns Stack - Brights Collection

Ink:  Real Red, Early Espresso

Big Shot:  Framed Tulips embossing folder, Hearts Framelits, Hearts A Flutter Framelits

And here's this week's sketch:

Now hop on over to the TSSC site to see the rest of the design team samples and to link your entry.  Hope you'll play along this week.

Countless Sayings - New Photopolymer Sets

Stampin' Up! has introduced two new photopolymer sets - Countless Sayings 1 and 2.  These are great for Valentine's cards or for many other occasions.  Remember that photpolymer stamps are while supplies last.  Some of you found out the hard way how true this is with the last phrase set.  These can be ordered through my Online Store or contact me to be part of a group order.

I like how the images can be mixed and matched to make your own phrases.  Here's an example from the Stampin' Up! blog.  Plus you can see how pretty the Love stamp is.

Christmas Star tag

This will make a beautiful addition to any gift.

 

Stamps:  Christmas Star, Christmas Tagables

Cardstock: Whisper White

Ink:  Read Red, Garden Green

Punches:  7/8" Circle Scallop, 3/4" Circle, Corner Rounder

Baker's Twine:  Lucky Limeade

Cut out star with Paper Snips.  Use stylus on each of the lines.  Bend small lines down and long lines up.  This will make star 3-d.

Clearance Rack Blitz and Weekly Deals (12/10/13 - 12/16/13)

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	Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die Item # 125594 Regular Price: $42.95 US/$52.95 CAN Discounted Price: $32.21 US/$39.71 CAN
	2013-2015 In Color Core'dinations Item # 129958 Regular Price: $11.95 US/$14.95 CAN Discounted Price: $8.96 US/$11.21 CAN
	Blushing Bride 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130013 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch Item # 119275 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$20.95 CAN Discounted Price: 11.96 US/$15.71 CAN
	Holly Berry Bouquet Kit MDS Download Item # 127773 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/6.57 CAN
	Ready. Set. Send. Item # 133384 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN Discounted Price: $14.96 US/$18.71 CAN
	Stampin' Write Makers Neutrals Item # 131261 Regular Price: $22.95 US/$29.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.21 US/$22.46 CAN
	Card Base Pop' N Cut Item # 130099 Regular Price: $39.95 US/$48.95 CAN Discounted Price: $29.96 US/$36.71 CAN

TSSC 292 - Oh, Hello

I have to admit, I didn't really like this sketch when I saw it (sorry, Mary Jo), but that's the challenge - take what you're given and use it as inspiration for a project.  So, I put on my thinking cap and ended up with a card that I really like.  Go figure!

Thanks, Mary Jo, for providing us with sketches that always result in great projects - even if some of us can't see it at first.  I can't wait to get out to the TSSC site to check out what the rest of the design team came up with.  I know they'll be incredible.

Here's my card for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge.

The stamp set used is Oh, Hello.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is Eastern Elegance.  Colors are:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, and Whisper White.

Here is the sketch:

 

Now it's your turn.  Create your project (card, scrapook page, 3-d item, whatever) based on this sketch and post it online.  Then go the the TSSC site and link it.  You don't have to have a blog to play along, just somewhere you can post online (like Pinterest).

Happy 50th Anniversary!

Today is my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary.  What an amazing accomplishment!  Congratulations to them both.  I hope they have a wonderful day!  Here is the card I made for them:

Because the 50th is the golden anniversary, the background is Brushed Gold cardstock that has been embossed with the Big Shot and the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  The numbers were stamped with the retired set, Varsity Numbers, and then heat embossed in gold.

I read that the flower for a 50th anniversary is the violet.  I looked at pictures of violets online (a botanist I am not - I needed help) and this flower was the closest stamp I had (5 heart shaped petals).  I stamped the flowers with Elegant Eggplant ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and punched them out with the Pansy Punch.

Because it was getting darker, I used my flash to take the picture.  I'm kind of glad I had to because it really shows how the gold numbers shine and how the the flowers sparkle (though I think the sparkle is much prettier in real life).  I spritzed the flowers with my homemade spray of frost white shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol mixed in a Stampin' Spritzer.  I added some basic pearls to the flower centers.  The frame stamp is from Papaya Collage.

When I assembled the card, I made sure to use lots of Stampin' Dimensionals to give the card depth and add visual interest.  I also raised the flower petals a bit by pushing down in the center.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Many blessings, Sue

A Whole Lotta Love

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day projects.  If you're like me, you're still finishing up Christmas cards, gift holders, and treats.  But, if you go ahead and order your supplies now, you'll have them when the holiday rush slows down and you're ready to jump in to making Valentine's.

Here are the details about the A Whole Lotta Love promotion (straight from the SU website):

We love Valentine's Day! And why wouldn't we? It's a chance for us to say "I love you." And it doesn't just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We're here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.
Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.
The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

Check out these adorable Valentine's for boys and girls:

                    

And these cute Sweetheart Treat Bags:

Check out all of the offerings in my Online Store.  If you decide to get your Valentine's supplies so you'll be ready, please use hostess code 3AUS2KCY.  Thank you!

Beautiful Heart Card

In honor of the Hearts Collection Framelits Die Item # 125599 being on sale, I'm re-posting a favorite card of mine.  The embossing folder has retired, but you could probably substitute the Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder.  I'm sure there are good substitutes for the stamp and the ribbon, as well.  The other items are current.  See even more ideas with these framelits here.

Penguin Punch Art Treat and Weekly Deals (Dec. 3 - 9)

You'll like some of the items on this week's Weekly Deals list.  I love the variety of flowers you can make with the Fun Flowers Bigz Die.  And remember with the black, steel-ruled dies you can cut through lots of different items.  Imagine the cute projects you could make with fabric flowers!

I often use the scallop punch when making quick, little treats such as this.  It made the "iceberg" under the penguin.  The "ocean" square is covering a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.  You could attach the scallop directly onto a York Peppermint Patty (the silver edges would show some since they now are in a square wrapper, but I think that would look pretty).  If you attach the scallop on a round candy (the other type of peppermint patty or a sucker), the candy is hidden.

The penguin was made with the Owl Punch.  I used the retired small oval punch for the wings, but my customer, Karen Kline, brought an adorable card she made she used the wings from the Bird Punch.

Here are this week's deals.  Once you decide what you want, please order through my Online Store.  The current hostess code is:  3AUS2KCY  Thank you!

Weekly Deals

Here are this week's weekly deals. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

	Fun Flowers Bigz Die Item # 121812 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Hearts Collection Framelits Die Item # 125599 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Paper Doily Sizzlits Die Item # 125592 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Merry Minis Punch Pack Item # 126882 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch Item # 127811 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Think Back Photobook Template Item # 133021 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.97 US/$13.17 CAN
	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN

Cyber Monday Sales!

Here are the Cyber Monday Sale items.  Good only on Dec. 2, 2013 (ends 11:50pm MT).

Today is also the last day for the Holiday Sale and the current Weekly Deals.

Click any of the links to Shop Online.  Thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!  Everyone who orders from me in December will receive a free thank you gift!!

Use Hostess Code BZAYHD2Y before 10:00pm Eastern Time on 12/2/13 (today) to be entered in a drawing to win $25.   Each $25 in your order gets you an entry.  Use Hostess Code 3AUS2KCY after 10:00pm.


Cyber Monday Sale items:

Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)
Snowflake Season Simply Sent  (item 132176)
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)

TSSC 291 Happy Hour

Holiday Sale alert:

Items on this card that are on sale - Soho Subway DSP (130140, $7.67), Neutrals Core'dinations cardstock (129956, $16.77 - also other colors).  Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes  (131528, $3.85) .

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge card.  It's 3 1/2" x 5" and fits the Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes.

I am really enjoying this Soho Subway Designer Series Paper.  It has masculine and feminine designs, which you can't always find within a pack of DSP.  And the colors are fun to work with.

This card uses stamps from Happy Hour.  I used Stampin' Write markers to color the stamps so that I could use multiple colors.  I put Crystal Effects over the bowl of the glass to make it shiny.  It was kind of hard to photograph, but below is the best close-up I could get.

Here is the sketch:


Here's another card using Soho Subway DSP.  The stamps are from Oh, Hello and Six Sided Sampler.  It actually started out for last week's sketch, but wasn't quite right.  I tried to use some of the pieces for this week's sketch, but still not right.  So, I took what I had, added some, and this is the result.  Just goes to show, you never know what you might come up when you play along with a sketch challenge.
 

Hope you'll play along with the TSSChallenge this week.  Who knows where your creativity will lead you?

Ornament Keepsakes Circle Thinlits Card

Here's a card made with the Christmas Messages stamp set (on sale through tomorrow for only $14.67), Holiday Ornaments Framelits (on sale through tomorrow for only $18.71), Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, and the Circle Card Thinlits Die.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from the Paper Patterns Stack (I think Subtles, because the DSP looks like Pear Pizzazz - which is just a guess since I don't have the card here, only the digital photo; either way, the packs are available for all color families).

If I was making this again, I would make the ornament 3-d, like I did on this card.

 The Thinlits dies make flip cards - see how the circle "flips" when the card is open?  It makes a unique card with a huge "Wow!" factor.  Believe it or not, this is the same card.  Must be a trick of the lighting that makes the green look so different.

Click here for other projects made with the Holiday Ornaments Framelits.

Although I've used Christmas Messages on tons of cards, apparently I haven't posted any of them yet.  It's a great set!  I especially love the stamp on the circle!

You can order any of the sale items (Holiday Sale, Weekly Deals, and be sure to check back tomorrow for the Cyber Monday Sale) through my Online Store.