Only 3 days remain to get Sale-A-Bration gifts FREE

• Place a $50 order in the next 3 days for free Sale-A-Bration gifts
• Easter greetings with a card and treats bag ideas
• Celebrate 1 million Paper Pumpkin kits sold with a free stamp set when you order a 3 month subscription at the current sale price
• Wish list larger than $99? Get $155 in merchandise and free shipping!

Happy Easter!

Buckle in.  This is going to be a looong post.  Its been a crazy month.  I've been busy in my craft room, but I haven't had time to post.

I have lots of projects to share.  First, Happy Easter!!  I couldn't let this season pass without using this really cute Chick from the Honeycomb Happiness stamp set...and you have only days remaining to earn this or other free Stampin' Up! products by placing a $50 order (not including shipping and tax).

See below for a Paper Pumpkin special that will earn you a free stamp set

3 more days to earn FREE Honeycomb Happiness stamp set

Recipe

• Stamps: Honeycomb Happiness (free with a $50 Order during Sell-A-Bration, 
• Paper:  Whisper White, Hello Honey, Smoky Slate 
• Ink:  Hello Honey, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie Marker
• Accessories:   Aqua Painter, 1/4" Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon (134559) Thinlits Dies, Big shot Die Cutting Machine, , & Magnetic Platform, Corner Rounder Punch

I also make up some treat bags using another stamp from the Honeycomb Happiness set and the Honeycomb Embellishments (140566).  This is a fun set for spring birthdays or garden parties.

Easter Treat Bags using Honeycomb Embellishments (140566)

Here's a closer look.  I stamped the cone, made tags using the Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324) and the Banner Triple punch (128292).  The striped papers is Pool Party from the Designer Series Paper Stacks, And the top of the bags are closed with Metallic Foil Doilies (138392), Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, and Clothespins (133764).

Scalloped Tags and  Treat bags for Easter or any celebration.

One more fun treat bag I made for Easter used the Polka Dot Cone Cellophane Bags (140678) from the Occasions catalog, which means they're available until May 31.  I used them for Easter, but I also plan to use them for treats for other occasions this Spring.

Polka Dot Cone Cellophane Bags (140678) can be filled with your favorite treats.

Mini Treat Bag Thinlit matches card!

I've show the card below before, however, I've added some cute treat bags made using the same 6X6 paper stack and the Mini Treat Bag Thinlet (137547).  I love being able to not only make a handmade card, but it means even more when you add a small treat or gift in a matching bag.

Matching treat bag made with Mini Treat Bag Thinlet (137547)

Recipe

• Stamps: Rose Wonder (label and sentiment)
• Paper:  Whisper White, Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack, 
• Ink:  Rose Red, White gel pen, Pink Pirouette
• Accessories:   Ribbon from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit (140551), Botanical Builder Framelits Dies (140625), Rose Wonder and Rose Garden Thinlits Dies, Big shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Base Plate (139684), & Magnetic Platform, and Big Shot Die Brush (140603)

Only 3 more days to earn free gifts with each $50 order during Sale-A-Bration.  

Download your free copy of the Occasions Catalog and your Sale-A-Bration Catalog now.

• Download your own copy of the new Occasions Catalog  HERE
  
  

Spend $50; select free gifts from the Sale-a-Bration brochure, below.  

Download a free copy of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Brochure - 2016, to see which free gifts you'll pick with your $50 order.

Looking for a way to stretch your stamping budget?  Buy at a discount, earn free merchandise with each $50 order, and look into the savings when you become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator -- either to earn money or to save on your stamping supplies.  Read details below:

This is the best time of the Year to Join Stampin' Up! or to Host a party.  Click for larger image

If your wish list totals over $99, think about picking up the Stampin' Up! customizable starter kit (You select exactly what you want in your kit).  You'll get $155 of product for just $99, free shipping, and you're under no obligation to continue to purchase at discounted prices once you get your kit.  See more HERE.

Celebrate Paper Pumpkins 1 millionth kit!

Celebrate Paper Pumpkin's third birthday, order the 3-month subscription to Paper Pumpkin kits in the mail, qualify for a free Sale-A-Bration-set, and also get a bonus photopolymer stamp set (valued at $17) called All about Everything.  

Right now a 3-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription (137859) is on sales for $55 (normally $59.85).  Simply add the 3-month pre-paid subscription to your Stampin' Up! order and you'll instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item (Ends March 31).  If you redeem your Paper Pumpkin subscription code and get started by April 10, you'll get the FREE All About Everything bonus stamp set, too (included in the April Paper Pumpkin Kit)

Watch this video to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits, then order at the link below.

Weekly Deals

Only 2 day remain to get theses items on this weeks Specials. Check in every Tuesday to capture new special prices. 

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit... but right now, get $155 in new products,  during Sale-A-Bration. 
• 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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Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs

Unusual addition to Botanical flowers creates magic

• Unusual addition to Botanical flowers creates magic
• Use this Valentine idea for your late valentines
• Wish list larger than $99? Get $155 in merchandise and free shipping!

Botanical Builder Framelits dies create lovely cards!

I've been waiting until after Valentine's Day to play with the new Botanical stamps and framelit.  Using a couple of the wonderful designer papers in the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack, I created the card below. I used a white gel pen to outline the flower and added some dots to the flowers to add more interest.  

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies.  Click for larger image.

Recipe

• Stamps: Rose Wonder (label and sentiment)
• Paper:  Whisper White, Rose Red, Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack, 
• Ink:  Rose Red, White gel pen, Pink Pirouette
• Accessories:   Ribbon from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit (140551), Botanical Builder Framelits Dies (140625), Rose Wonder and Rose Garden Thinlits Dies, Big shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Base Plate (139684), & Magnetic Platform, and Big Shot Die Brush (140603)

Late Valentine!

This is a  CASE of Wendybell's card on Splitcoast.  I got up Valentine's morning and realized I didn't have a card for my dear husband.  The design, layering, choice of papers and stamps and embellishments couldn't have been more perfect.  The burlap ribbon turned a feminine card into a perfect masculine card.

This season, one of my favorite new colors is Tip Top Taupe.  That's what I used for the base card.  I've also found that the 6X6 paper packs offer such a great selection of designs. Lots of textures and lots of layers...lots of fun!  As soon as I finished, my wonderful husband asked me to go for a walk with our dog and enjoy the 72 degree "winter weather" in Houston.  Ummm, I love living here after growing up in frigid Minnesota winters.

Recipe

• Stamps: Bloomin' Love (140643)
• Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Tip Top Taupe, Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack 
• Ink:  Real Red
• Accessories:   Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies, Washi Label Punch (138296), 1-1/4 Burlap Ribbon (132140), Big shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Base Plate (139684), & Magnetic Platform, and Big Shot Die Brush (140603)

Sale-A-Bration and The Occasions Catalog continue to earn you free gifts with each $50 order.  Download your copies for free. 

• Download your own copy of the new Occasions Catalog  HERE
  
  

Spend $50; select free gifts from the Sale-a-Bration brochure, below.  

Download a free copy of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Brochure - 2016, to see which free gifts you'll pick with your $50 order.

Looking for a way to stretch your stamping budget?  Buy at a discount, earn free merchandise with each $50 order, and look into the savings when you become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator -- either to earn money or to save on your stamping supplies.  Read details below:

This is the best time of the Year to Join Stampin' Up! or to Host a party.  Click for larger image

If your wish list totals over $99, think about picking up the Stampin' Up! customizable starter kit (You select exactly what you want in your kit).  You'll get $155 of product for just $99, free shipping, and you're under no obligation to continue to purchase at discounted prices once you get your kit.  See more HERE.

Who doesn't want to party with your crafty friends!  This is also the best time of the year to host a Stampin' Up! party with your friends.  Your place or mine.  You invite your friends, and, as the hostess, you earn free merchandise based on the total sales from you and your friends.  We'll create a set of cards, treat holders or scrapbooking pages that you and your friends will enjoy making.  And, during Sale-a-Bration you'll earn more free merchandise than our regular hostess benefits.  (See chart above).  Book a party HERE.

Weekly Deals

Beginning today, get theses items on this weeks Specials. Check in every Tuesday to capture new special prices. 

Click here to see all weekly specials for this week.

This week, you can purchase the Envelope Punch Board, for only US$15; normally $20!

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit... but right now, get $155 in new products, now, during Sale-A-Bration. 
• 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

Precision Plate and Big Shot Die Brush makes cutting detailed dies a breeze

• Card sample using Precision Plate and Big Shot Die Brush 
• Video shows how to use Precision Plate and Big Shot Die Brush
• Occasion catalog and Sale-A Bration have arrived!
• If you're order is larger than $99, you can get $155 in merchandiee and free shipping!

Precision plate and Big Shot Die Brush!

I've been playing with Precision plate and die brush with some of my detailed dies...and I love the way the Precision Plate and die brush makes these detailed thinlit so much easier to use.  In fact, I cut a bunch of detailed thinlits in different color to have on hand for fast card making when I'm crunched for time.

This card was so fast and easy to make, yet looks complex  I cut the Striped Scallop Thinlet and then the Project Life Cards and Lables Framelit and then simply trimmed the Striped Scallops down to fit inside the frame.  Lots of textures and lots of layers...lots of fun!

Recipe

• Stamps: Beautiful Bunch(134279)
• Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Blackberry Bliss, Designer Series Paper Stack -In-Colors 2014-2016 (138433)
• Ink:  Blackberry Bliss
• Accessories:   Striped Scallop Thinlet (133734) (Border) Project Life Cards & Lables Framelit Dies (135707), Hello You Thinlits (137363), Fun Flower Punch (133785), Big shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Base Plate (139684), & Magnetic Platform, and Big Shot Die Brush (140603)

I must say that the new Big Shot Die Brush really helps you get rid of all the little  pieces in these two thinlits.  I highly recommend the brush and the Precision Base Plate for the best results for detailed dies.

Watch this video and learn how to use the Precision Plate with detailed thinlits to make this card.  To compliment the Precision Plate, you'll also want the Big Shot Die Brush, which I know you'll "need" for quickly removing small pieces from your detailed thinlits. The  Big Shot Die Brush (140603) is a new product introduced in the Occasions Catalog on page 19. Download your copy of the New Occasions catalog at the link below.

Big Shot Die Brush, (140603)

The Occasions Catalog and free gifts from the Sale-A-Bration brochure with each $50 order are available for free download. 

• Download your own copy of the new Occasions Catalog  HERE
  
  

For each $50 you spend, select free gifts from the Sale-a-Bration brochure, below.  

Download a free copy of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Brochure - 2016, to see which free gifts you'll pick with your $50 order.

Still recovering from Christmas spending?  Or maybe you've got some extra  holiday gift dollar  to spend?  Stretch your stamping budget by earning free gifts with each $50 order.  Read details below:

This is the best time of the Year to Join Stampin' Up! or to Host a party.  Click for larger image

If your wish list totals over $99, think about picking up the Stampin' Up! customizable starter kit (You select exactly what you want in your kit).  You'll get $155 of product for just $99, free shipping, and you're under no obligation to continue to purchase at discounted prices once you get your kit.  See more HERE.

Want to party with your crafty friends?  This is also the best time of the year to host a Stampin' Up! party with your friends.  Your place or mine.  You invite your friends, and, as the hostess, you earn free merchandise based on the total sales from you and your friends.  We'll create a set of cards, treat holders or scrapbooking pages that you and your friends will enjoy making.  And, during Sale-a-Bration you'll earn more free merchandise than our regular hostess benefits.  (See chart above).  Book a party HERE.

Addition Occasions catalog samples from the Dallas On-Stage, Nov 2015

I loved seeing the items from the new Occasions catalog during the Dallas November On-Stage event.  I took lots of photos and I've posted all of them on my Meetup site. I use them as inspiration for projects I want to make with products from the Spring catalog.

Weekly Deals

One more day to get theses items on this weeks Specials. Order by Monday, Jan 11, to capture these special prices. You'll be glad you picked up the in-color blossom accents for your Spring cards.

This week's Stampin' Up! weekly deals ends Monday Jan 11, 2016.  

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit... but right now, get $155 in new products, now, during Sale-A-Bration. 
• 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

Sale-A-Bration offers you many ways to save

• Occasion catalog and Sale-A Bration have arrived!
• Start preparing for Valentine's Day (5 weeks away), with this card idea
• Video demo of this card
• Wish list larger than $99?  Get $155 for your $99 and free shipping!

The occasion catalog is now live.  Here is one of my new favorites!

I've been playing with The new Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Dies and matching Bloomin' Love stamp set for several weeks, and loving it!  You can buy the set as a bundle and save 15%.  To order the bundle, use item number 140818.

Save 15% with the stamp set and thinlet die bundle (140818)

This card is cased from the new Occasions catalog.  I made a few modifications to make it my own.

Recipe

• Stamps: Bloomin' Love (140643)
• Paper:  Pink Pirouette , Rose Red, Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (140548), Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper (140550) Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315)
• Ink:  Rose Red
• Accessories:   Bow from the Love Blossoms embellishment Kit (140551) Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Dies (140621), Candy Dots, Big Shot Die Brush (140603), Big shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Base Plate, & Magnetic Platform.

I must say that the new Big Shot Die Brush really helps you get rid of all the little lacy pieces in this thinlet.  I highly recommend the brush and the Precision Base Plate for the best results when using this die.

Watch this video and learn how to use the Bloomin' Heart Thinlet die to make this card.  There's also a demo of the new Big Shot Die Brush, which I know you'll "need" after seeing it here:

New Occasions catalog and free gifts from the Sale-A-Bration brochure with each $50 order . 

• Download your own copy of the Occasions Catalog  HERE
  
  

For each $50 you spend, select free gifts from the Sale-a-Bration brochure, below.  

Download a free copy of the Sala-A-Bration brochure, Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Brochure - 2015, to see which free gifts you would like to pick when you place your order.

This is the best time of the year to purchase from Stampin' Up!.  Stretch your craft budget by earning free gifts with each $50 order.  Read details below:

Click for larger image

If your wish list totals over $99, why not get $155 for just $99 and free shipping with our no-obligation demonstrator kit.  See more HERE.

Want to party with your crafty friends?  This is also the best time of the year to host a Stampin' Up! party.  Your place or mine.  You invite your friends, and, as the hostess, you earn free merchandise based on the total sales from you and your friends.  During Sale-a-Bration you'll earn more free merchandise than our regular hostess benefits.  (See chart above).  Book a party HERE.

Addition Occasions samples from the Dallas On-Stage, Nov 2015

I loved seeing the items from the new Occasions catalog last month.  I took lots of photos and I've posted all of them on my Meetup site for you to see some great ideas. 

Weekly Deals

Here's a look at some of this weeks Specials. Order by Monday, Jan 11, to capture these special prices. 

This week's Stampin' Up! weekly deals ends Monday Jan 11, 2016.  

Quick Links

• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of product in your starter kit... get $155 in new products, now, during Sale-A-Bration.
• 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

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

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs