Category Archives: ON SALE!

Retirement Lists and FREE Shippping ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I am so excited …Today is the Day!  Not only is Stampin’ Up! revealing the “RETIREMENT LIST” but also the “ACCESSORIES LIST”!!  But wait, there’s a cherry on top …. you will also get FREE Shipping on any orders placed beginning Monday, April 21  through Friday, April 25. Expedited shipping is excluded from the free offer.

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You know as well as I do that the accessories go fast, so place your orders early!  You may order through me or directly from my on-line store.  All orders placed on-line ship direct to your home!  Both accessories and stamp sets (first time ever) are only available while supplies last!

When you’re getting your order together, make sure you put any retiring stamp sets, colors, or accessories at the very top of your priority list, because ALL of them are “first come, first serve” this year. When they are gone, they’re gone!

Don’t forget the on Tuesday’s they also reveal the “Weekly Deals” … plus you may purchase from the “Clearance Rack” as well.  The FREE SHIPPING is on Everything!!  Orders over $150 (before taxes & shipping) also qualifies you for Hostess FREE Dollars.

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Retiring Stamps – pdf.

 

Retiring Accessories – pdf

REMINDER …

Dates: April 21-June 4, 2014 (all items available while supplies last)

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We’re saying goodbye to hundreds of retiring products from the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Now’s a great chance to get your favorite  retiring products before they’re gone for good! ALL products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

Also, make sure to take advantage of FREE standard shipping on EVERYTHING from April 21 – 25.

Take a good look at the lists, there are many items on there that we use regularly.  You can order through me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com … or your best bet is to order directly from my on-line store www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net .  When your order on-line it is shipped directly to you.

Order early, all stamp sets and accessories are available while supplies last!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Have an awesome day~

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Weekly Deals …

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Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

It’s Tuesday and another new set of Weekly Deals!  We have some great one’s … my favorite is the “Adorning Accents Framelit Dies”.  They are fun and easy to use, and they coordinate with the “Adorning Accents Embossing Folder”.  Here’s what I did with this fabulous pair …

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You can see where the Adorning Accent framelit trimmed that beautiful edge, and then right above it … the folder highlights the cut by adding  a line of texture right above it.  I believe this is a card that I make with my Card Club in 2012… it’s timeless!

I think the Chevron ribbon would work well on guy cards, so I’ll be picking up a bolt of that myself.  It’s nice to be able to try new things … at a discount!

I’ll let “YOU” check out the rest of the weekly deals because there is something for everyone and for all ages.

I will also have a list of ingredients at the end of this post, that I used to create my card share today.

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Weekly Deals

On Sale through April 21st!

Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper Item # 130144
Regular Price: $10.95
Discounted Price: $8.21
Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 129383
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Adorning Accents Edgelits Die Item # 125595
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $7.46
Night Of Navy 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126874
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 132982
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21
Anywhere Glue Sticks Item # 104045
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
Outer Space Stampin’ Around Jumbo Wheel Item # 126938
Regular Price: $8.50
Discounted Price: $6.38 US/$7.88 CAN
Floral District Photobook Template – Digital Download Item # 127211
Regular Price: $17.95
Discounted Price: $10.77

Aren’t these deals awesome!  Just click on the highlighted product description to view details and/or purchase any of these items.

I’m really thinking of getting the Floral District Photobook Template too… You’ll see it if I do 🙂

Thank you for dropping by ~

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Fabulous Friday … Glimmer Brads and so much more!

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Hello my Stampin’ Friends!

How are you today!  I am simply fabulous … and totally excited to share this card and some fun stampin’ tips with you!  I know that I have been doing my “Fast -n-Furious” on Friday’s but the ideas for this card, just kept blooming ….

My idea was to show you a simple and pretty card showcasing the “Glimmer Brads” that are currently featured in our “Weekly Deals”.   Punch 3 flowers with the Petite flower punch and put a coordinating color brad into it.  That was my original idea.

Then I thought … oooh, wouldn’t it be pretty if I put some glimmer paper behind it?  Aaahh … then I thought, why don’t I dye the silver glimmer paper to match the cardstock and glimmer brads!  Hmmm … good idea!

Oh, but it didn’t stop there, I needed a ribbon!  I have 3 bolts of the silver ribbon from the “Celebrate the Everyday” catalog … so I’ll use that!  Hmmm… wonder if you can dye that too?  Answer … YES!  Yes, you can!

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So … what do you think?  Glitter lovers rejoice … all the shine without all the glitter mess.  I will take you step by step through the card and share how I created it.

You will need the Silver Glimmer paper and Silver Ribbon, along with the bottles of ink refills to coordinate with your cardstock, Sponge daubers and the Glimmer Brads.  If you do not want inky fingers … you may want so gloves too! LOL  (I’ll post ingredients at the end, as always)

To dye the Silver Glimmer paper, I dampened my sponge dauber with water … it really helps move the ink around.  It should be damp … not wet.  Put a few small drops of the ink onto the glimmer paper and begin to “daub” your paper.  You’ll be making the motion of a sewing machine … up and down with the dauber (You cannot slide the dauber across the glimmer paper) until the ink is spread evenly onto the paper.   You can always add more ink … either to your paper or to the dauber itself.

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Now that you have ink on your daubers, I gently brushed them on the ends of my punched flowers to create a bit more dimension.  I then used my bone folder to slightly curl up the edges of the flower.  I poked a hole in the center of my flower with my Paper Piercing tool and then inserted the coordinating glimmer brad.

To dye the silver ribbon … simply place your dauber over the ribbon, and pull the ribbon out from under the dauber.  The ink on the dauber will dye your ribbon.  Turn the ribbon over and repeat the process.  It looks best when dyed on both sides.

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Make sure you give the paper and the ribbon time to dry, otherwise you will get ink marks on your card base.  If you have the new Stampin’ Up! heat gun … you can use the low setting to help dry it.

I hope you are as excited as I am to play with these fabulous techniques.   I just can’t believe that I never thought of dying that silver ribbon before!!  You know me, I love to dye my ribbons.

Watch for more projects from me using these dying techniques!  Don’t be afraid to send me “your” creations (you can e-mail me a photo at:  lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thank you so much for sharing your day with me!

Have a fabulous Friday!!

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JUST A NOTE: You will get the sale price when you purchase the Glimmer brads, even though it does not show here.  The “Express Yourself” stamp set that I used for my card share today is a “HOSTESS” set which you can get FREE with an order of $150 or more.

Please let me know if you have any questions:  lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

 

Weekly Deals and Card Share …

Posted in Birthday, ON SALE!, Techniques, Wedding by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I am going to share the Weekly Deals with you, along with two cards that I made using the “Make a Cake” stamp set that is on our Weekly Deals list!  I’m not sure if we’ve ever had a stamp set before … that is so cool!

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Make A Cake Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 126742
Regular Price: $11.95
Discounted Price: $8.96

Punch Pack Item # 118309
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71

Secret Garden Framelits Dies Item # 129372
Regular Price: $24.95
Discounted Price: $18.71

Summer Starfruit 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 132980
Regular Price: $8.95
Discounted Price: $6.71

Island Indigo Baker’S Twine Item # 125575
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21

Brights Glimmer Brads Item # 121006
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71

Gingham Standard Stampin’ Around Wheel Item # 130110
Regular Price: $6.50
Discounted Price: $4.88

Recipes By Design Digital Kit – Digital Download Item # 118869
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $5.97

Today’s card share is a couple of cards that I had made using the Make a Cake stamp set …

My “Bride & Groom” card was created in 2012 and not only uses the “Make a Cake” stamp set, but the flower punch from the “Punch Pack” which is also included in the Weekly Deals.  The layering look is created by “scrunching” the flower until the cardstock peels into layers (only then ends).  Just give it a try … it is quite easy.

This designer paper is no longer available, but there are so many lovely papers you could use and match up to the color scheme of the wedding.  The ribbon is the White Organza, and I love this because you can dye it any color simply by adding a few drops of re-inker fluid into some water, then dip your ribbon.  Easier yet … just color it with your marker!

The greeting comes from the “Sweet Essentials” stamp set.  Also used on this card is the Polka Dot embossing folder and the Basic Jewels – Pearls.

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As always, I will put the ingredients with links at the very end of my blog for your convenience.

My second card was created in 2013 as one of the first cards I shared when this blog was created.  I used the “Make a Cake” stamp set and combined it with the fun technique of “weaving”.

You simply weave together scrap pieces of designer paper or cardstock to create a fun and interesting mat or background.

On this card, I stamped my cake image directly onto the designer paper and then cut it out to fit into the cake piece.  This makes cake decorating so easy!

The “Make a Wish” greeting also comes from the very versatile “Sweet Essentials” stamp set.  The embossed background was created with the “Square Lattice” embossing Folder.

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The punches used for this card are the 1-3/4″ Circle punch, and the “Modern Label” punch that I also used on yesterday’s card.

Thank you for taking time out to visit me today.

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Too Much Happy?

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Hello My Stampin’ Friends,

My, my … You can never have too much happy!  Such is the thought of my card share today.  As promised, I will share with you a sample created with the “Weekly Deals”.  Today’s card features the Perfect Pennants Bigz Die… on sale now, through Monday 4/7/14.

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Price: $32.95 NOW $24.71
Create trendy pennants and banners with our Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die! The innovative designs in these longer Bigz dies give you new and interesting creative options. Ideal for cutting thicker materials and multiple layers. Use with Standard Cutting Pads. Measures 6″ x 8-3/4″.

I figured that you could make a banner using that die.   The little decor embellishments work great on your pennants / banners and I wanted to show you how to put them onto a card.  Here it will mat and highlight my greeting!

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The greeting comes from the stamp set “Yippee Skippee” in our main catalog.  I stamped it onto vanilla cardstock, using the black StazOn™ ink.

My patterned paper comes from (some of you already know) the Modern Medley Designer Series paper.  Who doesn’t love polka dots!

I teamed it up with this cute little flower from the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set.  You can find that on page 89 of the Stampin’ Up! catalog.  Many of my club members have this set, so I thought you would enjoy another use for this stamp set.  The circles (dots) in the flowers work well with the designer paper.

To create the “pop” on the card I used the Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon and my die cut piece in the coordinating cardstock.

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A quick and simple card to make that anyone would love to receive… very cheery.

I’m posting the ingredients below- just click on the link for more details or to purchase.  Don’t forget the “Perfect Pennants” Bigz die is on sale through Monday.

Thank you for sharing part of your day with me …

Have a “HAPPY” Sunday ~

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New Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you the WEEKLY DEALS.  I’m excited to say that I have almost all of these items and happy that you can get them at a discount!

Be sure to stop back during the week, as I am hoping to share with you some cute projects using these fabulous items.  Now, without further ado …

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Blue 3/8 Inch Denim Jean Ribbon Item # 125053
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21

Delicate Details Lace Tape Item # 130966
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $7.46

Polka Stampin’ Around Builder Wheel Item # 130109
Regular Price: $4.50
Discounted Price: $3.38

Perfect Pennants Bigz Die Item # 123126
Regular Price: $32.95
Discounted Price: $24.71

Fancy Flower Punch Item # 118073
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71

Fun Flowers Bigz L Die Item # 121812
Regular Price: $32.95
Discounted Price: $24.71

7/16″ Natural Trim Ribbon Item # 129287
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21

Mom, I Love You Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 129872
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $5.97

 

These items are available through April 7th (or while supplies last).

Remember, just a click on the item description and it will take you to my website for more details and/or to purchase.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

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Weekly Deals and more …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I was having so much fun with the “Kissing Technique, that I almost forgot to share the Weekly Deals with you.  Oh my, can’t let that happen – You’re going to flip for this weeks deal … PAPER!

The beautiful Glimmer paper in Silver and Champagne, the delectable designer papers: This and That Epic Day – which coordinates with the hexagon stamps, punches and framelits, and Soho Subway – which is great for man cards and scrapbooking your travels, and the awesome  Core’dinations in Brights and Subtles.

Love it … Love it …. Love it!   Oh, and there’s more…  Take a look!

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I hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!   Just click on the description for more details and to shop my on-line store anytime.

Silver Glimmer Paper Item # 124005
Regular Price: $4.95

Discounted Price: $3.71
Champagne Glimmer Paper Item # 127885
Regular Price: $4.95

Discounted Price: $3.71
This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper Item # 130814
Regular Price: $10.95

Discounted Price: $8.21
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper Item # 130140
Regular Price: $10.95

Discounted Price: $8.21
Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Item # 119684
Regular Price: $6.95

Discounted Price: $5.21
Brights Core’Dinations Cardstock Item # 129953
Regular Price: $23.95

Discounted Price: $17.96
Subtles Core’Dinations Item # 129954
Regular Price: $23.95

Discounted Price: $17.96
Wonderful You Board Book Template – Digital Download Item # 130130
Regular Price: $14.95

Discounted Price: $8.97

As this month comes to an end, so do some wonderful Stampin’ Up! promotions that could land you some FREE product… Sale-a-bration and our Paper Pumpkin offer.  Here are the details …

“Paper Pumpkin” … try it for a couple of months.  They are bigger and better than ever.  As a Paper Pumpkin member, can stop at any time, take off for a while, or just keep it comin’ …. It’s a bundle of fun delivered right to your door each month (well … mailbox, it comes to in the mailbox) LOL

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION or TO SIGN UP

Don’t forget … If you sign up before March 31st, You will receive the FREE Markers…a $14.95 Value!  Here is a glimpse of the Paper Pumpkin Starter Kit.

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I also want to remind you that there are only a couple days left of Sale-a-bration … There are several ways to earn FREE product, let me know if I can help you.

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Click on any of the links (banners) for more information.

Remember these offers expire on March 31st, so don’t delay.

Thank you for stopping by today ~

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Spring into Savings with our Weekly Deals ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s that time of the week again,  so let’s spring into savings with …

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Pewter Stampin’ Emboss Powder Item # 124114

Regular Price: $4.75

Discounted Price: $3.56

Silver Glass Glitter Item # 120995

Regular Price: $3.95

Discounted Price: $2.96

Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Emboss Powder Item # 122950

Regular Price: $4.75

Discounted Price: $3.56

In Color Boutique Details Item # 130938

Regular Price: $8.95

Discounted Price: $6.71

Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements Item # 118764

Regular Price: $5.95

Discounted Price: $4.46

Scallop Trim Border Punch Item # 118402

Regular Price: $15.95

Discounted Price: $11.96

Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130021

Regular Price: $8.95

Discounted Price: $6.71

Grad Party Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 129877

Regular Price: $9.95

Discounted Price: $5.97

Please remember that items are available while supplies last, or through March 24th… which ever comes first.  I know I have the Crisp Cantaloupe ribbon on my list!  What is your favorite?

Also … orders of $50+ (before shipping & handling) qualify for a free Sale-a-bration item!

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Thank you for checking out my site today.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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Weekly Deals

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Weekly Deals

Here they are … hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Coastal Cabana 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130024
Regular Price: 8.95
Discounted Price: 6.7125 US/9.375 CAN
Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130023
Regular Price: 8.95 US/12.5 CAN
Discounted Price: 6.7125 US
Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 125601
Regular Price: 8.95 US
Discounted Price: 6.7125 US
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels Item # 129324
Regular Price: 4.95 US
Discounted Price: 3.7125
Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126847
Regular Price: 8.95
Discounted Price: 6.7125
Betsy’S Blooms Stampin’ Around Standard Wheel Item # 126943
Regular Price: 6.5 US/7.95 CAN
Discounted Price: 4.875 US/5.9625 CAN
2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 130137
Regular Price: 21.95
Discounted Price: 16.4625
Everything Easter Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 129363
Regular Price: 14.95
Discounted Price: 8.97

You can click on any of the item descriptions to take you to my stampin’ store for purchasing.

Thanks for stopping by today.

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Sale-a-bration Inspiration & Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a Sale-a-bration card share for you.  I’m using the creations from Stampin’ Up!s fabulous Concept Artists … and the blog “Get Inspired”.  Just in case you haven’t seen them, here they are:

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I am also posting a close-up picture of their cards.  I know some of you have a few of these Sale-a-bration items already, I’m sure these will inspire you!

Didn’t they do an awesome job!  I’d love to hear which one is your favorite!

Here are this weeks “WEEKLY DEALS” …

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Backyard Basics Framelits Dies Item # 129380
Regular Price: 24.95
Discounted Price: 18.71
Gold Metallic Encore Pad Item # 132141
Regular Price: 9.95
Discounted Price: 7.46
Basics Glimmer Brads Item # 121003
Regular Price: 4.95
Discounted Price: 3.71
Paper Doily Sizzlits Die Item # 125592
Regular Price: 21.95
Discounted Price: 16.46
Primrose Petals 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126844
Regular Price: 8.95
Discounted Price: 6.71
Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126846
Regular Price: 8.95
Discounted Price: 6.71
Season By Season Kit – Digital Download Item # 130060
Regular Price: 9.95
Discounted Price: 5.97

Please let me know if you have any questions, or need help with any of the items you saw here today.

Thank you for dropping by …

Have yourself a wonderful day.

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Live Happy & Enjoy the Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is a reflection of what I showed you the past two days.  I also have the NEW weekly deals listed for you today.  I am using the “You’re Lovely” Sale-a-bration stamp set, and a similar layout as I did yesterday… like I did for the fab four.

This simple technique of using similar layouts to produce a different looking card can make our busy lives much easier.  I know some of you love to sit and create – others like the simple, easy to recreate cards.  That is why stamping is so much fun, you can do it your way!

I changed my color pallet from yesterdays Basic Black, Real Red and Very Vanilla, to Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White.  I am using the “Quarterfancy” Designer Specialty Paper (left over from the fab four).

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I used the floral stamp today, along with the “Live Happy” greeting that comes in the “You’re Lovely” stamp set.  This was stamped in Black StazOn.  I used my “Blender Pens” and the Pool Party ink pad to color in the flowers.  The greeting was stamped in Island Indigo.

The stamped image and the Island Indigo mat where cut out with the “Deco Labels Collection” framelits.  I can’t believe that I did not have this collection of framelits!  The entire piece was popped up using the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I finished off my card by embellishing with the Pearls.  I love the string of pearls, it makes embellishing your card so easy!  You saw me wrap them all around the oval on the baby card from the “Fab Four” post.

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Hope you enjoyed today’s card share … stay tuned for the “Weekly Deals” and the list of ingredients for today’s card will follow.

Artisan Label Punch
Artisan Label Punch

Price: $15.95 $11.96
Floral Frames Framelits Dies
Floral Frames Framelits Dies

Price: $26.95 $20.21
Gumball Green 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon
Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon

Price: $8.95 $6.71
Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: $7.95 $5.96
Let It Snow Kit -- Digital Download
Let It Snow Kit – Digital Download

Price: $9.95 $5.97
Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad
Primrose Petals Classic Stampin’ Pad

Price: $5.95 $4.46
Tasteful Trim Bigz Die
Tasteful Trim Bigz Die

Price: $42.95 $32.21
Whisper White 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Price: $4.95 $3.71

Here is the list of ingredients I used today …

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 You’re Lovely – Wood / FREE with $50 purchase

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 You’re Lovely – Clear / FREE with $50 purchase

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 Quarterfancy Designer Series Paper / $12.95

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 Deco Labels Collection / $24.95

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 StazOn Ink Pad / $7.95

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 Pool Party Ink Pad / $5.95

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 Blender Pens / $9.95

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 Pearls Basic Jewels / $4.95

 Please note that these items were put together so you could receive the “You’re Lovely” stamp set for FREE.  Thank you!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Fab New Product & Weekly Deals!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you a fabulous new stamp … a personal stamp, and this weeks “Weekly Deals”.  Both are amazing and I can’t wait to share them with you.

Let’s begin with the new “Circle Monogram Stamp” …

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With our personalized stamps you can create a cool address label or even use it for everything from marking your territory on books or other belongings to having a fun way to give a personal touch to gifts and goodies. Here are just a few customization ideas (for you or for the perfect gift):

  • Address stamp
  • Thank you
  • From the classroom of (for a teacher gift)
  • From the kitchen of
  • Made with love
  • This book belongs to
  • From the desk of
  • Just married
  • Save the date
  • Promote your business (add your name, website, and contact info)

We have a brand new monogram design available starting today! You can customize it and preview everything before ordering here.

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I will definitely be ordering one for myself … maybe 2!  One for my personal use and one for my business.  I’ll start there, but I love all the ideas they gave us to use this cool new monogram.

Now get ready for our …

Weekly Deals

Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

Item # 130018

Regular Price: $8.95 US

Discounted Price: $6.71 US

Soft Sky 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon

Item # 131210

Regular Price: $6.95 US

Discounted Price: $5.21 US

Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685

Regular Price: $6.95 US

Discounted Price: $5.21 US

Island Indigo 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

Item # 131151

Regular Price: $8.95 US

Discounted Price: $6.71 US

From My Heart Wood Mount Stamp Set

Item # 132007

Regular Price: $39.95 US

Discounted Price: $29.96 US

Canvas Creations Item # 129375

Regular Price: $3.95 US

Discounted Price: $2.96 US

Delicate Dies Sizzlits Die Item # 126999

Regular Price: $21.95 US

Discounted Price: $16.46 US

Sweetest Ever Valentines’ Designer Template Item # 129009

Regular Price: $9.95 US

Discounted Price: $5.97 US

FYI …

If you are thinking about purchasing the “Simply Pressed Clay” you may want to consider the silicone molds.

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Molding clay to create your own embellishments. Use with our silicone molds – Buttons & Blossoms Simply Press Clay Molds. Add color by kneading ink into clay or coloring with markers after it dries for a more saturated look. Air dry is all you need.  CLICK HERE

Thanks for coming over to visit my blog … 

Have a great day!

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Watercolor Technique Share …

Posted in ON SALE!, Techniques by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you, a beautiful “Watercolor Technique” that I teamed up with 2 of the spectacular products from our “Weekly Deals”.  I say that because I love both of these items … the “Flower Garden Texture Impressions Folder” and the Daffodil Delight Seam Binding.

Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon
Item # 125583
Regular Price: $6.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.21 US
Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 123113
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US

I began with the “Shimmery White” cardstock… it works very well for this technique.  The Whisper White does not work, it absorbs the water too quickly.  You will also need re-inkers, paint brush and a spritzer.

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I ran the Shimmery White cardstock through the Bigshot using the Flower Garden Embossing Folder… then spritz!  Don’t over saturate your paper… remember, less is more.  You can always add more water.

I squeezed a few drops of ink out of the re-inker into something plastic, then dipped my Aqua Painter tip into the ink and “dotted” it into the flower.  The ink spreads quickly!

You can use a paint brush if you do not have a Aqua Painter yet, they work nice because you can add a bit of water when using them.

I did the flowers first, as the water absorbs into the cardstock, I added more ink to the area’s I wanted darker.  I did the green last … then spritzed a bit more to add to the watercolor look.

It may take a try or two the get the look your want, just keep in mind that “less is more” … too much spritzing with water could muddy your card.

You must let it dry, and I suggest using “Sticky Strip” as your adhesive because it will hold the card much better.  Because the cardstock is warped from the water, it has a tendency to pull away from your base card when using regular adhesive.

I added the Daffodil Delight seam binding to balance the card, and topped it off with a greeting from the “A Dozen Thoughts” stamp set, which anchors the card.

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It’s hard to see the “shimmer” from the photograph but it is stunning!  I really love working with this paper.  Hope you enjoyed today’s technique / card share.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

Have an wonderful day ~

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

131056

$26.95

 A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set – WOOD

131059

$18.95

 A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set – CLEAR

101910

$7.95

 Shimmery White Cardstock

126185

$2.95

 Stampin’ Spritzer (2)

103954

$16.95

 Aqua Painters (2)

123113

$5.96

 Flower Garden Impressions Folder (ON SALE)

125583

$5.21

 Daffodil Seam Binding (ON SALE)

119851

$16.95

 Curly Label Punch

104294

$6.95

 Sticky Strip

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.  THANK YOU!

You’re Lovely … and so are these sweet deals!

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well, the excitement of Sale-a-bration is upon us!  And, I did not forget that I promised a card share using the fabulous “You’re Lovely” stamp set.  It’s just one of the items you can get FREE during Sale-a-bration.

I also want to let you know that we still have our “Weekly Deals” going and this week we have some really great items on sale… more about that after my card share!

Today I used the “You’re Lovely” and the “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  With a $50 purchase (before tax & shipping) you can get either of these items for FREE … or choose from the other awesome products in the SAB catalog.  With each $50 spent … you may choose an item!

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I love that Stampin’ Up! added a touch of black into this Sweet Sorbet pattern because when you mat with the Basic Black it really creates an impact and makes a big statement.

I used the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch to punch out the center of the design and popped it up with our Stampin’ Dimensionals.  I also popped up the entire piece to create additional dimension.  I will tell you that “IF” I had the “Deco Labels” Framelit Dies … I would have used them instead.  Now you know what I’ll be ordering soon!

Finally, I just simply colored in the flowers using the coordinating 2013-15 In-Color Stampin’ Write Markers.

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Here is a list of the supplies I used to create this card …. just pick what you need, make sure it totals $50 and pick out either the stamp set or designer paper for free!!  Keep scrolling because I have also added the “WEEKLY DEALS”.

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

126889

$29.95

 Stampin’ Trimmer Paper Cutter

119850

$16.95

 1-3/4”” Circle Punch

131260

$14.95

 2013-2015 In Color Markers

119246

$4.95

 Rhinestones

130102

$24.95

 Deco Labels  (Suggested)

Sale-a-bration

FREE

 You’re Lovely Stamp Set

Sale-a-bration

FREE

 Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad
Item # 126985
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US
Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon
Item # 125583
Regular Price: $6.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.21 US
Labels Collection Framelits Die
Item # 125598
Regular Price: $26.95 US
Discounted Price: $20.21 US
Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 123113
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US
Pool Party Classic Pad Item #126982
Regular Price: $5.95 US
Discounted Price: $4.46 US
Pear Pizzazz 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon
Item # 132567
Regular Price: $8.95 US
Discounted Price: $6.71 US
Winter Wonders Kit Item # 132567
Regular Price: $9.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.97 US

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

Have an awesome Wednesday ~

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Another Great Year …

Posted in Birthday, ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Have you ever had one of those days when you needed a card … and you needed it quick!!  Me too, I was looking for a quick fix for my problem and came up with the “Watercolor Wonder Designer Note cards”… again!

They have come to my rescue.  I needed a birthday card and chose the polka dot pattern because it’s so fun and so cute!

Next … I decided to use the new “Another Great Year” stamp set that was introduced in the Occasions catalog. NOW … how fast was that stamping.  Woo hoo, got to love that.

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Don’t you think the fonts in this set are beautiful?  In fact, I think this is one of the cutest birthday sets (and that’s sayin’ a lot because we’ve got some cute ones!)

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Now … if the card was a bit plain for you, but you don’t have a lot of time to “jazz” it up (as I would say) simply grab a marker and color in the open font words.

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WOW … that really made a difference.  I used the “Calypso Coral” which is one of the markers  included in the Marker “New Color” Kit that is on sale.

Did you know that comes to only $2.17 a marker!

Holy cow … they are usually $3.50 a piece (not many sold separately anymore) so that really makes this a great deal!

Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit

Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit

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Price: $28.95 $21.71
Update your Many Marvelous Markers pack with the new colors so you don’t have to repurchase markers you already have! Includes insert to put in your Many Marvelous Markers pack. 10 markers. (Doesn’t include In Colors.)Colors: Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder 

These markers are different than the one’s Stampin’ Up! is giving to all new Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  Those are the “In Colors”… and you can read more about that by going into past blog posts.

I’m sure by now you have the “Watercolor Wonder Designer Note cards” on your “Wish List” … you will love them when you get them!  I’m on my third pack already!

What do you think … should I host a class using the note cards?  Let me know if that sounds like fun to you.

Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate it.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

133038

$23.95

 Another Great Year Stamp Set – WOOD

133041

$17.95

 Another Great Year Stamp Set – CLEAR

133362

$12.95

 Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Pads

101406

$7.95

 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink Pad

130034

$21.71

 Stampin’ Write Markers – NEW COLOR KIT

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.