Thursday, December 20, 2018

Hello Cupcake from Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration collection

  • A Sneak Peek of Hello Cupcake from Sale-A-Bration 
  • Organize your time. Spend it with Purpose with Love Today Planner
  • Paper Pumpkin and Animal Expedition team up for Valentines

Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek


I just couldn't wait any longer to show you this super cute Stampin' Up! Sale-A- Bration set called Hello Cupcake.  The Sale-A-bration brochure included this card in the brochure as a sample and I just had to make my own version with this fun stamp set.  You'll see all of these free selections for Sale-a-bration when you receive the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs, which will show up in your mail box towards the end of December if you're a customer of mine. If don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and you need the upcoming catalogs, just let me know.   

Hello Cupcake stamp set, a free selection from the Sale-A-Bration
brochure with a US$50 order beginning January 3, 2019
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Sale-A-Bration is a special sale Stampin' Up! holds during Jan - Feb - March, where each $50 or $100 purchase earns you free selections from Sale-A-Bration merchandise from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure, shown below.  I'm in love with this cute cupcake set, and it was one of my first selections from when demonstrators could begin placing pre-order.      



I used a basecard of Gorgeous Grape, then another layer of Gorgeous Grape which I stamped with a sentiment from this stamp set in Gorgeous Grape Ink.  Then I added a layer of Highland Heather cardstock which I used for the base of my cupcake image.    




I stamped the base of the cupcake in Soft Suede, the first cupcake layer in Gorgeous Grape, then another cupcake layer in Grapefruit Grove, and the top layer is stamped in Coastal Cabana.  The heart is stamped in Lovely Lipstick.  Then I fussy cut each of these images, and layered them together. 







The sentiment is stamped on Vellum cardstock so that the cupcake beneith it would show through.  It is punched out with a 1-3/4" punch.  To hide the mini dimensionals used to pop up the sentiment, I added two Gorgeous Grape Glitter Enamel Dots.  Looks good enough to eat!  

Recipe

  • Stamps: Hello Cupcake(Sale-A-Bration selection beginning Jan 3 2019)
  • Ink:  Gorgeous Grape, Soft Suede, Grapefruit Grove, Coastal Cabana, Lovely Lipstick
  • Paper:  Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather,  Whisper White, Vellum Cardstock
  • Accessories:   Glitter Enamel Dots, 1-/34" Circle PUnch, Mini Dimensionals 


Clearance Rack Deals continue


 Clearance Rack items have been refreshed

If your looking for a great deal on Cardstock, you won't see prices much better than what you'll see on the Clearance rack.  Take a look at these retired 8-1/2 X 11" cardstock pack of 24 sheets, which are normally $8.00.Now $3.20!!!

  • Always Artichoke - 105119 -  Normally $8.00; Sale Price $3.20
  • Island Indigo - 122923 - Normally $8.00: Sale Price $3.20
  • Print Pirouette - 111351 - Normally $8.00; Sales Price $3.20
  • Soft Sky - 131203 - Normally $8.00; Sales Price $3.20
  • Tangelo Twist - 133677 - Normally $8.00; Sales Price $3.20
  • Tempting Turquoise - 102067 - Normally $8.00; Sales Price:  $3.20
  • Wild Wasabi - 108641 - Normally $8.00; Sales Price:  $3.20
  • Wisteria Wonder - 122922 - Normally $8.00; Sales Price:  $3.20


These cardstock colors are only good until they are gone, so if you're looking for a real deal on the quality cardstock available from Stampin' Up!, this is a great opportunity to stock up for future needs.


Organize your 2019 for Maximum Productivity



If you are still looking for a Christmas gift for yourself or a crafty friend, the Love Today Planner from the clearance rack will stretch your holiday dollars.    You Planner won't arrive by Christmas, but you'll have your Planner in time to begin your 2019, and you'll love that you can customize your planner with your stamps, stickers, die cuts, and photos, while planning to achieve your goals more easily than ever.   

Organize your time.  Spend it with purpose

Focus on the goals you care about.  List reminders for your greeting card needs each month, schedule your blog posts, Facebook videos, and stamping dates along with all of your ideas, goals, tasks, and every-day to-dos -- track everything in one place. 

Treat yourself or a loved one, your Mom, Coworkers, BFFs and siblings to this organization essential for 2019.  A perfect gift for yourself or someone on your list.  No dates are printed so your can start using the Love Today Planner anytime you want.  Pick up several and you can use them as gifts throughout the year!     

No dates printed.  Start using anytime.  Besure to pick up a refill
Love Today Planner Kit - was $37; now $14.80   Item # 144259


Decorate your notes pages or the 4 photo protector pages as a vision board.  Visualizaiton is one of the most powerful tools you can use to help you achieve your goals. Stamp or write your dates, then create healthy habits and track your daily and weekly to-dos, including your craft time, daily water intake, steps achieved, and hours slept.  Do life differently in 2019 with a planner that's going to help you stay organized.      

Make it your own.  Plan goals that matter.  Organize your time


While you're on the clearance page, pick up a refill for your Planner to extend the value of your initial purchase.  Again, because the pages aren't printed with dates, you'll be able to start using your refill at any time.  You'll love the flexibility to create the look you love with enough free space to make it your own.  Use your dies cuts to add snowflakes in January, hearts in February, bunnies in March, etc, then in April, stamp your pages with flowers and other fun images for your future months.  Spend your valuable time on what's meaningful to you       

Love Today Planner Kit Refill - was $27, now $10.80 145386



You can combine items from the Clearance Rack and from the Year-End Closeout pages on the same order with items from the 2018 - 2019 annual catalog and Holiday catalog.  If you're a demonstrator who hasn't placed your December preorder for Occasions and Sale-A-Bration items, you can add those items, 


Year-End Closeouts sale thru January 2, 2019



You'll want to know which Holiday Catalog items will carry over after January 2. Download a pdf copy of the Holiday carryover list here.  Pay particular attention to the bundles in the current Holiday catalog that you're thinking about purchasing for next year.  Buy them before January 2, because the bundle price -- a 10% savings -- goes away on January 2.  You'll still be able to purchase these carryover items after January 2, but you'll no longer get the 10% savings for purchasing them as a bundle.  

Stretch your holiday budget by purchasing discounted merchandise now, while supplies last.  A few surplus items from the annual catalog are also included in this sale.    

This is also a great time to pick up your retiring favorites from the Holiday catalog that will go away January 2.

Here's a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout list, including which items are discounted.

 Download a .pdf of the full Year-End Closeout List
Download a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout List




Paper Pumpkin Valentine's and Animal Expedition


If you're looking for a simple solution for fitting creativity into your busy life, the January Paper Pumpkin kit has you covered.  Order the January Paper Pumpkin kit by January 10.  



You'll love the January Be Mine, Valentine Kit.  It's a treat-packaging kit with adorable critters that coordinate with the Stampin' Up! popular Animal Expedition suite on p 26-27 of the 2018-2019 annual catalog--to help you maximize your crafting possibilities.  

Every January Paper Pumpkin Kit:

  • Makes 24 adorable Valentine's treat packages
  • Coordinating colors:  Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo,, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink and Pool Party
  • Subscribers must have an active subscription by January 10, 2019, to receive the Be Mine, Valentine kit
  • Includes a stamp set, ink spot and materials to make your Valentine treat packages
  • Assembly instructions included with your kit; video published also
  • Alternate Project tips published once the Paper Pumpkin kit is release with project ideas that combine the January kit with products from the coordinating Animal Expedition suite


To order Paper Pumpkin and the Animal Expedition coordinating set to get the most out of your January Paper Pumpkin kit, order here   

 

Quick Links



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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Monday, December 17, 2018

Get your 2019 Love Today Planner Kit -- now on the Clearance Rack

  • Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Refresh
  • Love Today Planner Kit price drop -- on the Clearance Rack!

Stampin' Up! Updated Clearance Rack 


Stampin' Up! surprised us today with a refresh to items on the Clearance Rack.  Check out items that are up to 60% off, with supplies available until they are gone.  



If your still looking for a Christmas Gift for yourself or a crafty friend, the clearance rack will stretch your holiday dollars.  I'm not sure items will arrive before the holidays, but they are sure to arrive over the Holiday Break and you'll love getting a jump on Thank You cards and Valentine items using your money-saving Clearance Rack items.  Yes, there are several wonderful retired Valentine papers and dies available as part of the clearance rack refresh.  If you missed them last season, this is a great time to pick them us at a significant savings.



Low-Priced, Stylish Planner for your 2019 on Clearance

Treat yourself or a loved one to an organization essential for 2019.  A perfect gift for yourself or someone on your list.  No dates are printed so your can start using the Love Today Planner anytime you want.  Print, stamp or draw the dates any way you please.  Pick up several and you can use them as gifts throughout the year!  

Really!  Where else can you find such a beautiful, practical gift for yourself, your Mom, Coworkers, BFFs and siblings!  Treat your; great gift for others!     

No dates printed.  Start using anytime.  Besure to pick up a refill
Love Today Planner Kit - was $37; now $14.80   Item # 144259


Decorate your pages with stamps, add photos in the 4 photo protector pages, and get prepared for the new year with your planner and calendar.  Do life differently in 2019 with a planner that's going to help you stay organized.    



Then, while you're on the clearance page, pick up a refill for your Planner to extend the value of your initial purchase.  Again, because the pages aren't printed with dates, you'll be able to start using your refill at any time.  You'll love the flexibility to create the look you love on each page.  Use your dies cuts to add snowflakes in January, hearts in February, bunnies in March, etc, then in April, stamp your pages with flowers and other fun images for your future months.       

Love Today Planner Kit Refill - was $27, now $10,80 145386



You can combine items from the Clearance Rack and from the Year-End Closeout pages on the same order with items from the 2018 - 2019 annual catalog and Holiday catalog.  If you're a demonstrator who hasn't placed your December preorder for Occasions and Sale-A-Bration items, you can add those items, too!  

Year-End Closeouts continue until January 2, 2019



Want a list of the  Holiday Catalog items that will carry over after January 2?  Herea pdf copy of the Holiday carryover list here.  Give special attention to the bundles in the current Holiday catalog that you're thinking about purchasing for next year.  Buy them before January 2, because the bundle price -- a 10% savings -- goes away at on January 2.  You'll still be able to purchase these carryover items after January 2, but you'll no longer get the 10% savings for purchasing them as a bundle.  

Stretch your holiday gift money by purchasing discounted merchandise now, while supplies last.   A few surplus items from the annual catalog are also included in this sale.

Additionally, you'll want to download a list of the Holiday catalog last chance list, so you can mark up your Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog for easier reference.  Here's a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout list, including which items are discounted.

 Download a .pdf of the full Year-End Closeout List
Download a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout List



  

Quick Links



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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Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs




Thursday, December 13, 2018

Christmas Treats and Christmas Gift Packaging

  • Stampin' Up! Kraft Pillow Boxes for Christmas Treats
  • Snowflake Snowfall Dies create lovely snowflakes
  • Not too early to order your Paper Pumpkin kit for Valentines

Stampin' Up! Christmas Pillow Box Treats 


We're all really busy this time of year, sending cards, shopping for gifts, exchanging treats and gift cards with your hair dresser, your postman and your neighbors.  Rather than just handing someone a unadorned gift card or a plain  candy treat, why not make it extra special by packaging it in a small pillow box decorated for the season? Use the fun Kraft Pillow Boxes from the  paper & Packaging page from the Stampin' Up! catalog -- page 192-193 --and embellish with your favorites from your Holiday catalog purchases.    



I decorated my small pillow boxes with the largest snowflake from the Snowflake Snowfall Thinlits Dies in Whisper White, created a bow with the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, and stamped a Merry Christmas sentiment in Cherry Cobbler from the Timeless Tidings Stamp set.  The card today uses a Crumb Cake cardstock base.  Then a layer of Powder Pink.  And then a layer of the All My Love Designer Series Paper.  The pillow boxes hold two Ferrero Rocher candies.  It perfect for a gift card and a couple of candy treats.    



I die cut the snowflakes out of Whisper White and added a couple of dimensionals to the back and added it to the front of the folded pillow box with the two candies inside.  Then I added the stamped sentiment with a mini glue dot to the snowflake.  I tied the Polka Dot Tulle bow three time to give it a fun, puffy look.  I looped the ties ribbon around the Kraft Pillow Box and hid the ends under the bow, attached to the top of the snowflake using mini glue dots.     

A quick Christmas Gift Packaging using the Kraft Pillow Boxes,
Snowflake Die Cuts and Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon



Image how a tray full of these cute treat boxes would look on your desdert table.  Or take a tray of these treats for your co-workers or gifts for your busy postal workers, UPS drivers or Amazon delivery people.




I'm buying more of these pillow boxes with my next order so I can do a similar version with hearts for Valentine treat for my exercise group and others I want to remember.

Recipe

  • Stamps: Timeless Tidings (sentiment)
  • Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
  • Paper:  Kraft Pillow Boxes, Whisper White
  • Accessories:   5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Kraft Pillow Boxes (137018)  Dimensional, Mini Dimensional, Mini Glue Dots 



Year-End Closeouts continue until January 2, 2019



Need a list of the  Holiday Catalog items that will carry over after January 2?  Download a pdf copy of the Holiday carryover list here.  Give special attention to the bundles in the current Holiday catalog that you're thinking about purchasing for next year.  Buy them before January 2, because the bundle price -- a 10% savings -- goes away at on January 2.  You'll still be able to purchase these carryover items after January 2, but you'll no longer get the 10% savings for purchasing them as a bundle.  

Stretch your holiday gift money by purchasing discounted merchandise now, while supplies last.   A few surplus items from the annual catalog are also included in this sale.

Additionally, you'll want to download a list of the Holiday catalog last chance list, so you can mark up your Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog for easier reference.  Here's a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout list, including which items are discounted.

 Download a .pdf of the full Year-End Closeout List
Download a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout List




Paper Pumpkin and Animal Expedition for Valentine's


Paper Pumpkin December kits completely sold old except for current subscribers. 

However, if you're looking for a simple solution for fitting creativity into your busy life, the January Paper Pumpkin kit has you covered.  Order the January Paper Pumpkin kit between December 11- January 10.  



You'll love the January Be Mine, Valentine Kit.  It's a treat-packaging kit with adorable critters that coordinates with the Stampin' Up! popular Animal Expedition suite on p 26-27 of the 2018-2019 annual catalog--to help you maximize the crafting possibilities.  

Your January Paper Pumpkin Kit includes:

  • 24 adorable Valentine's treat packages
  • Kit comes with a stamp set you can use over and over, an ink spot, and precut materials to make your Valentine treat packages
  • Assembly instructions included with your kit; video published also
  • Coordinating colors:  Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink and Pool Party
  • Subscribers must have an active subscription by January 10, 2019 to receive the Be Mine Valentine kit.
  • Alternate Project tips published once the Paper Pumpkin kit is release with project ideas that combine the January kit with products from the coordinating Animal Expedition suite


To order Paper Pumpkin and the Animal Expedition coordinating set to get the most out of your January Paper Pumpkin kit, order here   

 

Quick Links



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
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Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs




Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek at the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies

  • A Sneak Peek at the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies
  • Lovely prints from the All My Love Designer Series Paper
  • Paper Pumpkin and Animal Expedition team up for Valentines

Stampin' Up! Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies 


I know, I know.  It's not even Christmas,so what am I doing showing Valentine's Cards already.  Because demonstrators can pre-order from the upcoming catalogs, I'm just too excited to wait to show you some of the new items coming your way in January from the Spring Occasions catalog.  What I'm showing today is the new All My Love Designer Series Paper, Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, and the sentiment is from the Forever Lovely stamp set.  You'll see them all in the new Occasions catalog, which will show up in your mail box towards the end of December if you're a customer of mine. If don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and you need the upcoming catalogs, just let me know.   



The card today uses a Crumb Cake cardstock base.  Then a layer of Powder Pink.  And then a layer of the All My Love Designer Series Paper.    



I used the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies to create the two hearts.  The one on the left is Lovely Lipstick, and the one on the right is Pink Powder.  If you look closely, you can see the stitches on the Powder Pink heart.  This die set includes 16 dies, but several of the dies cut frames only, like the Power Pink die on my card.  When you cut this heart-shaped, stitched frame, you also cut a heart from the center, meaning your die does double duty.   I haven't begun to use all of the possible heart shapes created by this wonderful die set.    




The sentiment shape is a die cut from the Lakeside Framelit Dies.  The sentiment is from the Forever Lovely Stamp Set, and the sentiment is stamped in Lovely Lipstick ink.  A Red Rhinestone accents the end of the sentiment label.




The ribbon is the 3/8" Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon from the Stampin' Up! 2018-2019 Annual Catalog.  It is so lovely in real life. The entire All My Love Suite from the new Spring Occasions catalog will create cards not only for Valentine's Day, but Weddings, Anniversaries, and any time you want to let someone you love know you are thinking about them.

Recipe

  • Stamps: Forever Lovely (sentiment)
  • Ink:  Lovely Lipstick
  • Paper:  Crumb Cake, Powder Pink, Lovely Lipstick, All My Love Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:   Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, Lakeside Framelit Dies, Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 3/8" Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon, Big Shot, Mini Dimensional 



Year-End Closeouts sale through January 2, 2019



Want to know which Holiday Catalog items will carry over after January 2?  Download a pdf copy of the Holiday carryover list here.  Pay particular attention to the bundles in the current Holiday catalog that you're thinking about purchasing for next year.  Buy them before January 2, because the bundle price -- a 10% savings -- goes away at on January 2.  You'll still be able to purchase these carryover items after January 2, but you'll no longer get the 10% savings for purchasing them as a bundle.  

You'll also want to stretch your holiday budget by purchasing discounted merchandise now, while supplies last.   A few surplus items from the annual catalog are also included in this sale.    

This is also a great time to pick up your retiring favorites from the Holiday catalog that will go away January 2.

If you're like me, in addition to a list of the Holiday catalog carryover list, you want a complete list of the retiring Holiday catalog items so you can mark up your Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog for easier reference.  Here's a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout list, including which items are discounted.

 Download a .pdf of the full Year-End Closeout List
Download a pdf of the Full Year-End Closeout List




Paper Pumpkin and Animal Expedition for Valentine's


Paper Pumpkin December kits completely sold old except for subscribers.  However, if you're looking for a simple solution for fitting creativity into your busy life, the January Paper Pumpkin kit has you covered.  Order the January Paper Pumpkin kit between December 11- January 10.  



You'll love the January Be Mine, Valentine Kit.  It's a treat-packaging kit with adorable critters that coordinate with the Stampin' Up! popular Animal Expedition suite on p 26-27 of the 2018-2019 annual catalog--to help you maximize the crafting possibilities.  

Every January Paper Pumpkin Kit:


  • Makes 24 adorable Valentine's treat packages
  • Coordinating colors:  Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo,, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink and Pool Party
  • Subscribers must have an active subscription by January 10, 2019, to receive the Be Mine, Valentine kit
  • Includes a stamp set, ink spot and materials to make your Valentine treat packages
  • Assembly instructions included with your kit; video published also
  • Alternate Project tips published once the Paper Pumpkin kit is release with project ideas that combine the January kit with products from the coordinating Animal Expedition suite



To order Paper Pumpkin and the Animal Expedition coordinating set to get the most out of your January Paper Pumpkin kit, order here   

 

Quick Links



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