Weekly Deals - Quite an Assortment

The Weekly Deals announced today have some items I'd totally forgotten about and one I didn't even know about.  I'll tell you what, Stampin' Up! just keeps introducing so many great, new products it's hard to keep up with them.  There is the aptly named New Arrivals section.  But not everything new makes it there.  The Holiday Tag It Bundles got their own section.  Kits is also a good section to discover new items.  The Stamps section has several categories with stamps that aren't in the catalog (Best of 25 Years, Single Stamps, Stamp Carving, and Photopolymer).  Plus there are the Thinlits, which are soooo cool!  So, I urge you to check out my Online Store.  You never know what you might find!  If you place an order that's under $150, use the hostess code BZAYHD2Y and you'll be entered in the prize drawing.  If it's over $150, you'll get your own hostess benefits.

Oh my goodness!  I almost forgot about the Everyday Occasions Card Making Kit, which Stampin' Up! just announced will also be available as a Bundle.

And, if you like saving money (which you probably do if you're reading this post), check out the Clearance Rack and the MDS Seasonal Sale, plus the aforementioned Holiday Tag It Bundles (you basically get the boxes for free).  And, of course, this week's Weekly Deals:

	Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folder Item # 125601 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Autumn Accents Die Item # 127812 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Cherry Cobbler Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 132135 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN
	Cupcake Punch Item # 121807 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Day in the Life Kit MDS Download  Item # 128876 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN
	Dress Form Pop N Cuts Item # 130100 Regular Price: $21.95 US/ $26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Simply Created Goody Gear Pumpkin Pie Item # 132792 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN
	Rhinestones Large Item # 129324 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$8.21 CAN

So, did you guess which item I had forgotten?  The Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folder Item # 125601  I'm happy for the reminder.  They are great for Valentine's cards.  And I had never even seen the Simply Created Goody Gear Pumpkin Pie Item # 132792 before.

Remember, these prices are good through Monday, November 11, 2013 while supplies last.

Hope you enjoy this week's sales.  And thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!

TSSC 287 Peace on Earth

Oh my goodness!  I love, love, love this card!  Sometimes when I photograph a card, the resulting picture doesn't do the card justice.  This is one of those times - this card definitely looks way better in person.  It's so simple, but really makes an impact.  I'm trying to decide if I like it better without the Cherry Cobbler piece (which I added to get closer to the sketch).  Guess I'll have to make another one so I can compare them ;)  The funny thing is, even though I created it, it wasn't really me.

I took kind of an embarrassing fall at church last night.  Of course, the Youth Group was coming out at that exact moment.  I must say, the teenagers that rushed to my assistance did not laugh at all - at least not at the time.  Afterwards when it was clear I was okay, I would fully expect them to - I did.  Yeah...it was an all-out, face forward splat.  Everything I was carrying went flying.  I'm sure it looked pretty funny.  But what I'm getting to is that I was pretty sore last night (not hurt, just sore).  And because of my busy week I had planned to do the sketch when I got home Sunday evening.

I really just wanted to soak in the hot tub to soothe my aches and then go to bed, but I had this card to make.  So, I went upstairs and hoped some inspiration would come.  Guess God interpreted my hope as a prayer because once I laid eyes on this stamp, the idea popped into my head.  This stamp has been sitting for two weeks waiting for me to do something with it and here when I really didn't even want to think about stamping (a rare occurrence indeed), I made one of my favorite cards of the season.  That's why I don't feel like I can take credit for it.

If you read my blog regularly, you know I stick pretty much to talking about stamping, but in this case I felt I needed to share (as Paul Harvey would say)...the rest of the story.  And although I never made it to the hot tub, I am happy to say that I am not nearly as sore this morning as I thought I'd be.

And now, back to our regularly scheduled message...

Here is the sketch for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge:

Create your own project using this sketch and then link it at the TSSC site.  You can see the rest of the design team samples there or at each of their blogs (click their name for the link).

Happy Stampin' and I hope you have a blessed week!  Sue

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)

Digital Scrapbooking Day All Week Long!

If you haven't already seen them, check out the Weekly Deals here.

There are some great things this week. You can order online (hostess code FGKJYX2E) or I'll place a group order Sunday night.

Stampin' Up! is celebrating Digital Scrapbooking Day in a variety of ways.

Here's what they have lined up:

1) FREE download: Be sure to check in on Saturday, November 2 to get your freebie.

2) Daily deals: Every day, we'll feature a new download for 50% off! (Each only lasts one day)

3) Videos: We'll share some more ideas with training videos to help you get started.

 

4) Guest bloggers: A talented group of demonstrators, customers, and designers from around the industry will share project inspiration on the blog.

 

5) Challenges: Use the daily deal download to create a project for your chance to win free downloads. (Upload your samples to the gallery with the matching tag to enter.)

 

 Here's the list of daily deal downloads: 

 

11/1 Amped Up Ampersands Kit 

11/2 Hello There Kit + FREE Moments Ago Stamp Brush Set 

11/3 All Time Fave Photobook Template 

11/4 Modern Medley Overlays Kit 

 11/5 Be Brave Pocket Cards 

11/6 Nobody's Business Photobook Template 

11/7 Autumn Traditions Kit 

11/8 Afternoon Daydream Kit



Plus, through 11/29, several downloads and many of the print items are 30% off. See them here. 

 

Other info: 

 

You can try My Digital Studio for 30 days free. 

Digital downloads can be used in any digital design software. 

There is no shipping on digital downloads. 

 

Try My Digital Studio and get FREE shipping (from me) on your first print product order (that you order through me). Contact me for details. 

 

 If you have any questions about My Digital Studio or how to access the downloads, please feel free to ask. You can also learn more here.

Happy Halloween!

Hope you all have a fun Halloween!

Here's a mini card I made.  It's only 3" x 4".  The ghost is made with the Owl Punch.  The message comes from Tags 4 You and was punched with the Label Bracket Punch.

 I also used the same little ghost to make a treat by attaching it to a Reese's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup (those things are SO good!).  I made almost 30 of them, including a bunch for my stamp club stampers.

Weekly Deals

Here are this week's Weekly Deals.  There are some useful items on this list.  I love the Paper Snips!  They are my favorite scissors ever!  And the Stampin' Pierce Mat is not only good for paper piercing, but to help you get a better image when stamping with a background stamp.  Plus, Baker's Twine, a digital download, and several items for cutting out shapes - to use as their intended shape, for layering, and for punch art.  Contact me today or Order Online using hostess code  FGKJYX2E.

Weekly Deals!

Great news! During this festive week, there are no tricks here, only treats! Make sure you head over to the store to get your deals before they run out.

	Secret Garden Framelits Dies Item #129372  Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Stampin' Pierce Mat Item # 126199 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.12 CAN
	7/8" Scallop Circle Punch Item # 129404 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Ovals Collection Framelits Dies Item #129381 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Paper Snips Item # 103579 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$14.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$11.21 CAN
	Baker's Twine Island Indigo Item # 125575 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Blossom Petals XL Punch Item # 121808 Regular Price: $6.79 US/$9.19 CAN Discounted Price: $5.09 US/$6.89 CAN
	Keep This Memory Photobook Template Item # 129879 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.98 US/$10.97 CAN

TSSC 286 - Hangin' With My Gnomies

REMINDER:  Today is the last day for the 25% off 25 Stamps sale and this week's Weekly Deals.  You can get them through my Online Store.  Use hostess code: FGKJYX2E for your chance to win!!  Thank you!

I pulled out some oldies, but some goodies, for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge - Gnome Sweet Gnome and Gnomenclature.  That's because this quirky combo is perfect for the birthday card I needed.

Colors:  Pacific Point, Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White

Here's the inside of the card.  The message stamps are from On Your Birthday, which sadly, is also retired.  But, fortunately, Stampin' Up! has lots of great, new birthday sayings.

Here is this week's sketch.  Hope you'll use it for inspiration and then link your project to the TSSC site so we all can enjoy it.

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)

 Happy Stampin', Sue

Halloween Treat Cup Card

Here's a Halloween card we made in club.  The stamp and the punch are from the Tags 4 You bundle.  The treat cup is filled with Reese's Pieces (yum!).  The stem is hand cut.

 We made this little trap door so the recipient can get the candy out without ruining the card.

 Here's the card with the door removed.

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

Thank You Thursday!

Today's Thank You Thursday deals are all Big Shot related.  Combine these specials with the ones announced Tuesday (25% off 25 Stamps and Weekly Deals) and you can really rack up the savings.

Update:  I just realized that the Hearts A Flutter stamp set is on the 25% Off 25 Stamps list and the Hearts A Flutter Framelits are on this list!  Bonus!!

I truly appreciate each and every one of you.  Order online using hostess code:  FGKJYX2E for your chance to win!!  Thank you!

From the Stampin' Up! blog:

Thank You Thursday!

This week's Thank You Thursday's are a "big" deal! We hope you enjoy this assortment of Big Shot accessories!

	Hearts a Flutter Framelit Item # 130159 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discount Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder Item # 129378 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Envelope Liners Framelits Dies Item # 132172 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Alphabet Press Textured Embossing Folder Item # 130916 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Window Frames Framelit Item # 129021 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Chalk Talk Framelit Item # 129983 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discount Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN

Betsy's Blossoms (On Sale This Week)

I have two cards to share today and both have stamps that are 25% off this week.  See the whole list of 25% off stamp sets here.  Plus, see the weekly deals here.

This first one has two Stampin' Up! sets that you can get for 25% off - Betsy's Blossoms and Itty Bitty Banners.  Colors are Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse and Gumball Green.  The phrase was cut out using my Big Shot and the Bitty Banner Framelits.

 The second card uses Betsy's Blossoms. Colors are Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit.  The border was punched with the Scallop Edge Border Punch.

Here are other samples I've made with this set - Betsy's Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners

There are lots of great stamp sets and other items on sale this week.  Be sure to check them out at my Online Store.  Remember to use Hostess Code FGKJYX2E to be entered in the prize drawing.  Any size order qualifies!

Whoa! 25 Stamp Sets 25% Off! Plus Weekly Deals!

 

Lots of savings this week at Stampin' Up!  There are 25 stamps sets at 25% off!  Plus a selection of Weekly Deals!  If you're looking at the Sweet Pressed Cookie items on the weekly deal list, you might want to know that there's a set on the Clearance Rack that includes the handle.

Sales end Monday, October 28, 2013 at 11:50pm MT.  Clearance Rack items are available while supplies last.

If you want to see samples made with these sets, check out SplitCoastStampers.  They have a whole gallery dedicated to Stampin' Up!

Just in - the Join Stampin' Up! for $25 special has been extended through today (10/22/13).  So if you've ever wanted to be a demonstrator, now is the time!  Join here.  I'd love to have you on my team!

If  you have questions about anything in this post, please feel free to contact me.  You can also leave a comment and it will forward to my e-mail.

Reminder - Order online using the hostess code on this page (above the box at top right that says Order Online) and be entered in the prize drawing.

Happy Stampin'!  And Happy Savin'!

TSSC 285 - Fall Card

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

The leaves are from Best of Autumn.  I am really loving that set.  The Happy Thanksgiving stamp is from Tags 4 You (which is available in a bundle with the coordinating punch).  I like that with one set you can cover 4 holidays.  The corners were rounded with the Envelope Punch Board, which gave me a different radius on the edges than if I had used the Corner Rounder Punch.

Cardstock:  Naturals Ivory, Chocolate Chip

Ink Colors:  Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze

Here is the sketch:

I needed a masculine Thinking of You card right after I made my sketch challenge card.  I realized that the card I'd just made would be perfect.  So, I re-did it and just changed the sentiment.

Hope you'll play along this week.  You can see the sketch (and design team samples) and link your sample here.

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)

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Halloween Broom Treat

I've seen lots of brooms done in many ways, but this is my take on this fun Halloween treat idea.

The top is made with the Tags 4 You bundle (stamp set and punch).  Basic Black ink on Pumpkin Pie cardstock.

The broom bristles are made with a strip of Crushed Curry cardstock that I sponged with Soft Suede ink.  At about 1/8" or so intervals, cut along the long side of the strip to about 1/4" from the top (so that it all stays together).  Roll it around the sucker stick, adhering periodically with Sticky Strip.  Run a line of Tombo glue around the top of the Crushed Curry (where it's solid) and wrap with Linen Thread.

The size of the Crushed Curry cardstock will vary depending on what type of sucker is underneath.  This one has a Tootsie Pop and the strip was 6" x 2 1/4".

Thank You Thursday

There are some great punches on this week's Thank You Thursday sale!  This card is from the SU! blog and uses the Pansy punch, which is one of the 5 punches you can get today for only $11.96.  Sale ends at midnight MT.

There are instructions and more projects on the SU! blog if you want to check them out.

Here are the details about the Thank You Thursday sale:

This week’s Thank You Thursday is all about punches—namely the Artisan Label, Bitty Butterfly, Hexagon, Mosaic, and Pansy Punches.

	Artisan Label Punch Item #130920 Regular Price: $15.96 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price:$11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Bitty Butterfly Punch Item #129406 Regular Price: $15.96 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price:$11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Hexagon Punch Item #130919 Regular Price: $15.96 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price:$11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Mosaic Punch Item #131267 Regular Price: $15.96 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price:$11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Pansy Punch Item #130698 Regular Price: $15.96 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price:$11.96 US/$16.46 CAN

At Stampin’ Up! we are known for how our products coordinate, thus making the creative process easy! All of the punches that are featured today have coordinating
stamp sets.

Turkey Card - Tags 4 You

Isn't this Turkey Card just the cutest thing?  We'll be making it in the class next week and we'd love to have you join us.  Tues. 10/22 at 6:30pm and Wed. 10/23 at 10:00am  You can see full details about the class here.

The sentiment is from Tags 4 You.  I bought it in the bundle (clear - 133294, wood - 133293)  with the Label Bracket punch and saved 15%.  It was stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink.

The strip of cardstock under the turkey is Early Espresso Core'dinations that I sanded to look like dirt.  There are some packs of Core'dinations cardstock on the Clearance Rack, so be sure to check that out.  There are some great deals, but only available while supplies last.

The turkey was made with the Owl Punch, the Autumn Accents die, and the Boho Blossoms Punch.  Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from the Regals Paper Stack (the retired pack, but the current one also has polka dots).  Cardstock is Chocolate Chip, More Mustard (sadly, retired - but if you need some I can hook you up), Cajun Craze, Whisper White, and Basic Black.

Although I changed my card and even how I made the turkey, the original inspiration and directions came from Dawn Olchefske.  She said that she got the idea from Connie Plaumann.  Thanks, ladies!

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  Remember, you can make this card (and two others) in class next week.  Be sure to RSVP by Sunday night if you plan to come.

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.