Weekly Deals - July 15

New Weekly Deals have been announced! See them here.

Please let me know by Sunday night if you'd like to order anything as part of a group order. This can be anything - Weekly Deals, Clearance, Designer Series Paper (which is buy 3, get 1 free in July), or whatever else you want.

If you shop online, please use hostess code HPKY926A. This helps me get freebies to share with those of you who use the code. If your order is over $150, don't use the code so you can get hostess benefits for yourself.

Thank you to each of you who orders from me! Your business is appreciated!!

TSSC 323 - Sea Street

Here's my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge. I made a clean and simple (CAS) card using the Stampin' Up! set, Sea Street. I pressed a little too hard when I stamped, so the mouth and eyes didn't show. It didn't matter. I just used my White Gel Pen to draw a mouth and used a couple small Basic Pearls for the eyes. I often use Basic Pearls, even when the eyes show up just fine.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sea Street

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate, White Gel Pen

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

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

 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!

Ice Cream Cone Card

The What's Your Type stamp set debuted in the 2014-15 catalog. It has loads of possibilities. You may have seen the ideas on page 161 of the catalog - including using the elements to make every letter of the alphabet. I used two of the stamps to make an ice cream cone.

I cut along the bottom of the Whisper White piece to sort of imitate ice cream dripping (and also to get rid of a stamping boo boo - but that's our little secret, so don't tell ;) ).

Thank You came from Something to Say and the other words were made with the Alphabet Rotary stamp.

The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from a Patterns Paper Stack and the ribbon is 5/8" Organza Ribbon. The Organza Ribbon and Linen Thread (not used in today's project) are such staples that they keep being brought back year after year. If you don't have them, consider adding them to your go-to supplies stash.

Here's a view of the catalog page I mentioned:

Want to see the alphabet in lowercase? Check out this one I found on Stampin' Connection (an online gathering spot for demonstrators - just one of the many perks of joining my Stampin' Up! team).

Here's a video sharing even more ideas using this fun set:

What ideas can you come up with?

Also, FYI - new items have been added to the Clearance Rack - including Core'dinations cardstock.
 

Stampin' Up! News - including new stamp sets!!

Stampin' Up! had lots of announcements today - and it's all stuff I think you'll be interested in, which is why I'm doing a whole blog post about what's new.

First, new Weekly Deals were announced and new Clearance items will be added on Thursday. More info here.

NEW STAMPS!!!

Holiday Catalog Sneak Peak! Available now!

Beauty Of The Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set	135779
Price: $16.95
Even in the depths of winter, beauty can still be found all around us if we take the time to look. Express your hopeful feelings with these sentiments and artistic clear-mount stamps. Set quantity: 4. Wood Mount: 135776 Price: $21.95 Christmas Bliss       138897 Price: $15.95  Christmas imagery that is perfect for beautiful holiday cards and tags. Recommended clear block sizes are H, C, and G (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price! Set Quantity: 11 Samples using Christmas Bliss (from the SU! blog): Need more Christmas, and other Winter holiday, stamps? You can see the available selection here.  Please note that the girl version of this next set, Sweetie Pie, sold out very quickly. Since photopolymer stamps are only available while supplies last, don't wait too long if you want this one. Dear Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set 138157 Price: $25.95 This companion to the Sweetie Pie Photopolymer Stamp Set has the cute boy images so many have been asking for! Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C & G (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price! Set Quantity: 26  Here's a photo of Dear Heart in use. See more on the Stampin' Up! blog.   This next set was not released today, but it is fairly new, so I'm including it in today's post. Calling All Heroes Photopolymer Stamp Set 138002 Price: $25.95 A nod to comic book excitement, this set has a full stylized alphabet with builder pieces to create your own customized superhero or villain. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C and I (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price! Set Quantity: 60 (2 piece set)  Just one of the many cute ideas from the Stampin' Up! blog. See more projects using this set here.  Big Shot + Exclusive Bundles coming in August!! If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Big Shot, that time is August! When you buy a Big Shot during the month of August, you'll receive your choice of one of five FREE exclusive stamp set and Framelits bundles -- that's up to a $60 US value absolutely free! If you already own a Big Shot, we're also offering a 15-percent discount on these select bundles. Check back on August 1 to get all of the details. Project Life Update: Though the annual catalog states that the following products will not be available until August, we're happy to announce that they will be available for purchase on July 14: Love Story Project Life Card Collection (item 135308; p. 189) and Love Story Project Life Accessory Pack (item 135310; p. 189). And we have more fantastic news--the Black Faux Leather 12" x 12" Project Life Album (item 135292; p. 188) will also be available for purchase beginning July 14!

Weekly Deals - July 8

Here are this week's Weekly Deals. Stampin' Up! has several announcements today, so I will do a separate blog post to share all that information with you.

 New items will go on the Clearance Rack on Thursday, July 10th! I will place a group order that morning. Let me know if you want any Weekly Deals or anything else by Wednesday night (and you can just add clearance stuff, if you want any, in the morning). That way I can have as much as possible entered and ready to send as soon as the Clearance items are added.

If you are planning to get any Clearance items, be sure to look bright and early if you don't want to miss anything. Card stock particularly seems to go fast. If you know you're going to look, let me know so I can check in with you before I submit the order.

Note: several new stamp sets - including some Christmas ones - were released today. More info here.

You can also order online (use hostess HPKY926A code to get a thank you gift from me or, if you order enough, get your own hostess benefits).

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil Item # 133363 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN
	Silver 1/8" Ribbon Item # 132137 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN
	Retro Fresh This And That Washi Tape Item # 133001 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Retro Fresh This And That Journal Item # 132998 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.46 CAN
	Smoky Slate 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 131152 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Artisan Label Punch Item # 130920 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Sweet Shop Kit - Digital Download Item # 129339 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

TSSC 322 Smiley Face

I've got to confess - this sketch was over for me the moment I saw it. All I could see was a big smiley face. I even put it aside and went back to it several days later - still the smiley. Put it aside again with the same result. So, I finally gave in and made a smiley face card. Here it is:

 

I tried to sort of keep with the elements of the sketch. It's not very close, but it is where the sketch led me. And that's the idea of a sketch challenge - to use it for inspiration and see what you come up with.

The sayings are from Petite Pairs: "So many smiles..." "...begin with you!" Seemed appropriate for this card.

Here's this week's TSSC sketch:

Supplies:

Stamps: What's Your Type, Petite Pairs

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Brights Designer Patterns Stack (Tempting Turquoise)

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, StazOn Black

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!

 Remember to check back tomorrow for a new set of Weekly Deals.

Wahoo! Cards

Stampin' Up! challenged us to use Paper Pumpkin stamps to create something. I made two cards using the stamps from the September 2013 Paper Pumpkin kits.

The first one uses the two stamps from the kit along with some Moonlight DSP, Blackberry Bliss card stock, and Hello Honey card stock. I used the Big Shot to emboss the background card stock with the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. The ink is Blackberry Bliss.

The second card uses just one stamp from the kit and a stamp from the hostess set, Life's Adventure. Ink used is Blackberry Bliss and Basic Gray. Card stock is Blackberry Bliss and Whisper White.

As you can see, the Paper Pumpkin stamps aren't limited to the projects in the kit. You can continue to use them long after the projects have been made.

You can order your own Paper Pumpkin subscription here so you don't miss out on getting these exclusive stamps (hostess code HPKY926A). Please ask if you have any questions.

Happy 4th of July - June Paper Pumpkin Kit

Happy 4th of July!

Here are some projects I made with my June Paper Pumpkin kit. The kit had supplies to make 24 pinwheels - plus other accessories for the projects. So, this is just a fraction of the supplies I got in the kit.

Here's a quick centerpiece I put together. The vase came from the Dollar Tree and it's filled with Hershey's Kisses to keep the pinwheels standing. Everything else was in the kit.

 Cellophane bags were also included in the kit, so it was easy to put together this cute favor. The kit came with a Night of Navy ink spot and I used my own Real Red ink pad.

 Here's a close-up of one of the pinwheels, ready to be used in a project.

I really like the June Paper Pumpkin kit. There's so much to do with it. Interested in getting Paper Pumpkin? Ask me for details or sign up here.

Happy 4th of July - For Your Country

If you haven't made your Independence Day cards yet, there's still time...barely. We made card this in our last Stamp Club.

You can send this card to anyone you want to wish them a Happy 4th of July. However, I finished off the inside with a couple other stamps from the For Your Country set - Godspeed and Thank You. I thought it would be nice to send it to a soldier currently serving our country. I also added some Real Red and Night of Navy stars that I punched out with the star punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

Supplies:

Stamps: For Your Country, Alphabet Rotary, Project Life Day to Day

Card stock: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy

Big Shot: Stripes Embossing Folder

Ribbon: Silver 1/8"

Sponge Daubers

This variation was made by one of my customers, Alyce Anthony. She used the sponge daubers to make little circles instead of sponging like I did. Isn't it cute?

Blendabilities Are Here!

Woo Hoo! Blendabilities Markers from Stampin' Up! are now available!  You can see them online here (search on Blendabilities to see all of the available colors) or on page 212 of the Stampin' Up! Catalog.

In addition to your Blendabilities, you need the Memento Black pad. It's formulated differently so that the ink doesn't run when you color with the Blendabilities. The Color Lifter is also nice to have, but not strictly necessary.

 Pick the Blendabilities colors you want - or get them all. Order online (use hostess code HPKY926A) or as part of a group order. I'm placing a group order this evening (probably one later in the week, too, but who wants to wait any longer?).

Bonus: Order all 6 colors, the Memento ink pad, and the Color Lifter and I'll give you a pack of Whisper White card stock. Order this week either online (using Hostess Code HPKY926A or in an order big enough to get you hostess benefits) or in one of this week's group orders. (Note: if gift needs mailed, you pay for postage, or you can choose a gift that's easier to mail)

Video with tips, tricks, and instructions on how to use Blendabilities:

  

Colors come packaged 3 markers to a set and are $11.95 per set:

• Cherry Cobbler (item #130995)
• Coastal Cabana (item #131000)
• Daffodil Delight (item #130998)
• Old Olive (item #130999)
• Pumpkin Pie (item #130997)
• Rich Razzleberry (item #131003)

Also available:

• Skin Tone Assortment (item #129370) (6 markers for $22.95)
• Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) $5.95
• Memento Ink Refill (item #133456) $4.95
• Color Lifter (item #129369) $4.95

It's recommended you use these markers with Whisper White cardstock, #100730.

Have questions about these awesome new markers or anything else stamping related? Contact me or leave a comment and I'll get back to you.

Looking to round out your order? Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals and Buy 3 - Get 1 DSP promo.

Remember - FREE pack of Whisper White card stock if you get all 6 Blendabilities colors, the Memento ink pad, and the Color Lifter. Yes, you can substitute the Skin Tone Assortment for one of the colors (or just add it to your order).

Thanks for stopping by my blog and for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!!

Weekly Deals and Buy 3 - Get 1 FREE

Good morning! In addition to this week's Weekly Deals, I have another awesome savings opportunity from Stampin' Up! During July, buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper (DSP) and get 1 FREE (yup, free - one of my favorite words!). Click here to see them online or look on pages 186 and 187 of your annual catalog.

I will be placing a group order this evening, so let me know if you want to be part of it. With Buy 3 - Get 1 Free, Weekly Deals, and Blendabilities, I bet I'll be hearing from you. Of course, you can always order online, too. If you do, remember to use hostess code HPKY926A to get a free gift from me.

Details:

Only the $10.95 packs are included (i.e. not Paper Stacks or Specialty DSP)

Order your 3 and then make sure the 4th is separate.

No limit!

Ends July 31, 2014

Conveniently, there are 8 packs of DSP included, so if you buy 6, you get the other 2 free and you have them all!

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 131260 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.96 CAN
	Gold Sequin Trim Item # 132983 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum Item # 133364 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN
	Label Bracket Punch Item # 132153 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	7/8" Circle Scallop Punch Item # 129404 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Neutrals Designer Buttons Item # 130031 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Silver Baker'S Twine Item # 132976 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.63 US/$2.96 CAN
	Summer Home Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 118464 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN

Remember,

TSSC 321 - Something for Baby

Here's my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge. It features the Stampin' Up! stamp set, Something for Baby, and the coordinating Baby's First Framelits.

Does this look a little familiar? I knew I had used this stamp set and framelits in a previous TSSC challenge, but I didn't realize how many of the same supplies I'd used until I uploaded this one to the computer. I needed a card for an upcoming shower and so I was focused on that. At least now I've got the card I need (and the other one for the next shower I get invited to). Just for kicks, you can see the other card here.

Supply list:

Stamps: Something for Baby, Cuddles and Kisses

Card stock: Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Moonlight Designer Paper Stack

Ink: Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon

Big Shot: Baby's First Framelits, Circles Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

 Here's this week's sketch.

And here's the way I finished the inside. It's not overly fancy, but I think the booties are a cute touch. The sayings are from Cuddles and Kisses, which unfortunately is retired.

 

 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!

 Check back tomorrow for the new Weekly Deals! Still time to get this week's specials. Order Online or contact me to be part of this afternoon's group order.

Another Moonlight Stamp-a-Stack Card

Here's another card we'll be making at the Stamp-a-Stack on Saturday.

The stamp is from Starburst Sayings and was cut out using my Big Shot and the Starburst framelits.

I really love this Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack. The designs and the colors are fantastic!

Here's a photo of all the cards we'll be making Saturday.

You can see details about the class here. Contact me if you want one of the remaining spots.

Fun Sea Street Card

I just love this little octopus! He's so cute! In fact, he's the reason I bought the Sea Street stamp set. Turns out I like the rest of the set, too, which is always a good thing :)

 Supply list:

Stamps: Sea Street

Card stock: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Moonlight Designer Paper Stack

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey

Big Shot: Starburst Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Punch: Postage Stamp

You can make this card and nine others at the Stamp-a-Stack on Saturday. Let me know ASAP if you'd like to come. You can see details and a picture of all the cards here.