Merry Christmas!

• A Christmas wish to you and your family
• Christmas sale - Handmade tag kit
• More Swaps from Dallas OnStage 2015
• Stay home and shop Christmas craft bargains on-line at up to 60% off

A Christmas wish to you and your family!

This is the card I made sent this year.  I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.   So many of this cards elements are usable all year long, a big plus when deciding which of the many Stampin' Up! items to add to my ever growing craft collection.

Stampin' Up! Happy Scenes stamp set



Both the window frame die and the Happy Scenes stamp set are versatile enough to use throughout the winter season and beyond.

Recipe

• Stamps: Happy Scenes
• Paper:  Green Garden, Mint Macaroon, Whisper White, In Color Paper Stack (138432), Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315)
• Ink:  Green Garden, Stazon White Ink
• Accessories:   Home for Christmas Enamel Dot  (140536), Hearth and Home Thinlits Dies  (139666), Bitty Banner Framelits (129267), clipped off the left end.

Handmade gift tags ... at sales prices now for next year 

• One of my favorite kits from he Holiday catalog is the  Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit(139602).  Everything you need to make all the tags below is in this kit.  Although there is plenty the baker's twine in the kit, I did add some gold cord on some of my cards because I fell in love with it.  I love the mix of traditional and non-traditional colors. The best news of all is that this kit is now on sale. . . a great value for you to pick up now and enjoy next holiday season.  This $21 kit is now on sale for $14.70, while supplies last.

  
  

  
  

  

  Click for a larger image.  Here are all the tags you get in the Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit (139602)

Click for larger image.  More tags in the Oh What Fun Tag Projects Kit

Click for larger image.  Still more tags in the Oh What Fun Tag Projects Kit

 

 

Click for larger image.  A close of  2 more tags in the Oh What Fun Tag Projects Kit

 

Click for larger image.  Here is a close up of more tags in the Oh What Fun Tag Projects Kit

 

 

Click for larger image. Final two tags in the Oh What Fun Tag Projects Kit

 

This is a great kit to buy now at a low price to hav eon hand for next Christmas' needs!

Additional swaps from the Dallas On-Stage, Nov 2015

I received many gorgeous swaps during Dallas On-Stage. I'll share several of them here and I've posted all of them on my Meetup site for your review.



As I've mentioned before, I was so impressed with the quality of swaps at OnStage.   Be sure to check out all the swaps I collected and posted on my MeetUp site.  If you aren't already a Meetup member, you'll need to register for an account as well as register for my Cardmaking meetup.

Stretch your Holiday gift dollars . . . Up to 60% off

 



Click here to see what's on sale.

 

We all love the after Christmas bargains.  Stretch your holiday gift money by purchasing discounted merchandise now, while supplies last.   Up to 60% off! 

 

Weekly Deals

Here's a look at some of this weeks Specials. Order by Monday, Dec 28 to capture these special prices. You're going to want the Silver Glimmer Paper for your Valentine's cards.

 

 

 

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit.  
• NEW - Weekly Deals -- every Tuesday, while supplies last - now available!
• Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.
• Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 

Current Promotions

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Train in a Frame

• Masculine birthday Card
• This Weeks' Deals

Train in a Frame

I love using the Traveler set for masculine cards.  Here's a card I cased from the Internet.  The dimension that makes it look like it is in an frame is just sponging on some of the the inside and outside layers.  

Click for larger image - Image from Traveler stamp set (134510)

Recipe

• Stamps: Traveler (134510), Tag Talk (wood-134249, clear-134252), By the Tide (words) (wood-131910, clear-129120)
• Paper:  Crumb Cake
• Ink:  Soft Suede
• Accessories:   Label Bracket punch, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (127821), Sponge, 

I drove from Houston to Dallas today.  I'll be attending On Stage Dallas tomorrow ...  opps, its after midnight.  Its already Saturday and I need to head to bed.  I'll have trouble sleeping.  Can't wait to see what Stampin' Up! will announce in the Spring2016  Occasions catalog, and the 2016 Sale-A-Bration brochure, which we willl see during the event.   Stay tuned for  swaps and samples.

 Weekly Deals -- changes every Tuesday

Weekly deals change every Tuesday.   These are current products you'll want to pick up at a great price! Here are a few great deals from this week's weekly deals.  See all deals here.  Get them today before they're gone!  This week you'll want to jump on these deals.  These specials are from the Holiday Catalog and perfect for finishing your holiday cards.

Want more card ideas?

Want more ideas?  Take a look at the swaps I made and received during Convention and uploaded to the photos section of my Meetup site.  See something you like?  Leave me a comment here.  I'll be putting together a general card class shortly and this is one way for your desires to be known

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit.  
• NEW - Weekly Deals -- every Tuesday, while supplies last - now available!
• Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.
• Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 

Current Promotions

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs

Fall Thank-You Card

•  Lots of Leaves --perfect for fall cards
• This Weeks' Deals

Vintage Leaves

I know I can always use Thank-You cards, especially in the fall with all the entertaining during the holidays.  Here's a way to use the Vintage Leaves stamp set -- even if you don't own the matching framelit set.  But you'll also want the Leaflets Framelits (138283)  since its 15% off when you purchase the bundle (140235) that includes both the stamp set and the framelits on pg 88 of the main catalog.  

Vintage Leaves stamp set (138802)

Recipe

• Stamps: Vintage Leaves (138802), Another Thank You (136835) (sentiment)
• Paper:  Timeless Elegance DSP, Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Soft Suede
• Ink:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso
• Accessories:   5/8" Gold Satin Ribbon (134547), Metallic Sequin Assortment (138390) 

I'm getting so excited.  I'll be headed to Dallas in a couple of weeks to attend On Stage Dallas.  In addition to seeing demos and new ideas from the Stampin' Up! home office team, we'll get an early look at the new 2016 Occasions catalog and the 2016 Sale-a-bration brochure.  Are you going too?  Hope to run into you and do some swapping.

 Weekly Deals -- changes every Tuesday

Weekly deals change every Tuesday.   These are current products you'll want to pick up at a great price! Here are a few great deals from this week's weekly deals.  See all deals here.  Get them today before they're gone!

Great deals for your creative projects

Want more card ideas?

Want more ideas?  Take a look at the swaps I made and received during Convention and uploaded to the photos section of my Meetup site.  See something you like?  Leave me a comment here.  I'll be putting together a general card class shortly and this is one way for your desires to be known

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit.  
• NEW - Weekly Deals -- every Tuesday, while supplies last - now available!
• Download a 2015-2016 Annual catalog.
• Clearance Rack - Products available while they last

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 

Current Promotions

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs

Heartfelt thoughts as Valentine's Day nears

• Heartfelt Valentine Card
• My 3 favorite My Digital Studio downloads this week
• Paper Pumpkin kits now include more plus FREE marker set!

Creativity is such a funny animal.  I had a completely different card in my head when I started making today's card.  ...Well, I DID picture a white card with a red glittery heart.  My original plan called for a fancy double embossed card front mounted on a white base card ... until my Framelit cut a heart in the center of my card instead of embossing.  But it really doesn't matter, because I like how this card turned out!  We've been talking a lot at work about designing new products and how sometimes you get part way down the road and you need to pivot in a different direction.  Well, that what I did.  I started in one direction and pivot in another direction when my original direction didn't work out.  It's all about remaining flexible and moving quickly. 

Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.

Robert Heinlein





It wasn't until I was holding the Banner Blast stamp set in my hand while searching for a different sentiment set that I realized how perfect this set, with its matching Banner punch, would work on my card.  

There's something about hearts and love and caring for another person that makes Valentine's Day a really special holiday...Think about it. Aren't the best holiday's about love?  Your Anniversary... The loving spirit of giving during Christmas.. .And then there's Valentine's Day.  Love the quote below.

If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.

Steve Jobs 

 

Recipe
Stamps: Banner Blast ((133551-w, 133554-c)  Tip:  I usually buy clear mount stamps to conserve storage, however, when a set has several small pieces, like this set; I find that buying wood instead of clear mount saves me time.  First from mounting on clear blocks every time I use them, and, second, they are less easily lost on my messy scrap tables. 
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:   Whisper White cardstock, Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Accessories:  Banner Punch (133519) (Can only be earned as a free gift with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack (129387), Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199), Small Heart Punch (117193), Large Heart Punch (119883), Hearts A Flutter Framelits,  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Magnet base, and cutting Pads, Beautifully Baroque (130917)Embossing Folder

To place an order for any products above:  Visit my Stampin' Up! Store 

My favorite My Digital Studio downloads  for 4-Feb (this week)

1.Kaleidoscope Design Series Paper Digital Download (137068)

This download includes 3-piece SVG stamp brush set (overlays)
 and 9 Designer Series Paper

This is a digital version of the Kaleidoscope Designer series Paper I used for projects showcased during last week post, featuring fresh new geometric designs featured in clothing and home decorating products this season.

So you can order these paper as both paper version (Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (132995)) or as digital versions (137068) -- you choose! (Or like me, order them both!) 

 

 

2. My second favorite download from the new weekly MDS downloads is the Perfect Pennants Stamp Brush Set (137042).  This MDS down load includes a 9-piece SVG stamp brush set.

 

 

 

3.  And my third favorite download comes from the Weekly deals page.  The Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template (129009) which if on sale for only $5.95.  See all this week's Weekly Deals here .

This download was introduced 12/27/2011.  It includes 2-page 8-1/2 X 11 décor designer template, 18 piece stamp brush set and 8 embellishments.  It is designed specifically to gift treats like Lollipops, mini chocolates, Cello bag topper, candybar wrappers and additional labels and tags to add to any treat.  Remember that you can customize colors on stamp brushes.

See what's trending in digital stamping and scrapbooking by visiting, My Digital Studio Site.  Video tutorials, classes, Gallery and a community of users for tips and inspiration.

Last few days to order your Paper Pumpkin monthly kits and get Free in-Color Markers

Dates: January 11-February 10, 2014

Just  a few more days to get the free markers when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin monthly kits.  Cancel any time or putting your kits on hold is easy.  And you're in for great surprise if you're already one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  The new monthly kits now include more product for the same price! 

Details: NEW Paper Pumpkin subscribers who sign up at My Paper Pumpkin before February 10, 2014, will receive a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers -a $14.95 value.  And the Feb and March kits are fabulous! We we're given a "behind the curtains" preview of the next two kits--Feb and March--,  very impressive amount of product you'll get in these kits!

Watch this video that shows what the January 2014 Paper Pumpkin Kit looked like.  You can see all of the products unwrapped as part of the kit.  These kits are great for new stampers who want to try stamping and have finished projects within a short stamping session, but don't want to make a big investment in stamping supplier. Each monthly kit include what you need to make the cards plus instructions...or use your creativity to come up with your own designs.   It is a great social activity for any age.

• This special offer is only valid for new subscribers.
• Customers must sign up at My Paper Pumpkin
• The markers will be sent with your Welcome Kit. No coupon code is required. Anyone who signs up for a Paper Pumpkin membership during the promotion dates will receive a set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers.

Quick Links

• Download the Sale-A-Bration flyer now
• Browse the Occasions Catalog or download any of the catalogs for FREE
• Prepare your Valentines early - Hurry, special valentine products available while they last!
• NEW - Weekly Deals -- every Tuesday, while supplies last - now available!
• Order a 2013-2014 Annual catalog or Occasions catalog - now available!!

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 
Current Promotions

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs