We’re wishing 2017 a fond farewell by throwing a Year-End Sales Event in its honor! In just a few short days, you’ll be smiling over special deals on select retiring and surplus items while supplies last.
The Year-End Sales Event will run from December 1, 2017, to January 2, 2018, and supplies are limited. I wanted to be sure to share this promotion with you, so you can snag your favorite items before they’re gone!
I’ll be keeping you posted on this fantastic Sale!!
Today I want to share a card that we made at our Coffee Café class this past fall. We had fun using many of the items for the product suite!
The intent of the photo was for my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page. I came up with the idea after I had posted a picture of a cool dessert and it got more views and comments than my cards … hummm!??
So I thought ….
I thought maybe if I added a tasty treat with my card, it might get a bit more attention! lol
We used the Coffee Break Designer Series paper for our background and to create our focal point – which is the coffee pot & cup highlighted with the use of the Circle Framelits Dies.
The greeting was created by using the technique “Direct to Rubber” or coloring directly onto the stamp just the words you want to use. The little heart from the Corrugated Elements ties these both together.
It was a fun class and a fun card to make, and I hope you enjoyed the card as much as I enjoyed the dessert that goes with it!
Yesterday I shared my card from the Brightly Lit Christmas bundle, and said my greeting came from the Star of Light Stamp set … Today, I have 2 beautiful cards to share with you from our Holiday Stamping Retreat!
Both of these cards were created using the Star of Light Stamp Set and the Starlight thinlets, and were done by two of our retreat attendees!!
Our first card was created by our first guest stamper: Peggy…
I love the simplicity of this card, the Night of Navy and Whisper White, highlighted with the Silver Glimmer paper really does create the “Star of Wonder”.
In addition to the stamp set and dies, Peggy used the Gently Falling Embossing Folder to add some texture to the card … it’s just so pretty.
My second guest stamper is Kathie …
Kathie’s card was created in what we call the “Z-Fold” card. This gives your card a real wow factor but it’s Kathie’s placement of her stamping and die cuts that bring out the real beauty of the card.
Kathie also used the Night of Navy and Whisper White, highlighted with the Silver Glimmer paper.
Both of these cards are totally different and showcase the elegance and beauty of this Stamp Set: Star of Light. Don’t forget the Starlight Framelit Dies … Simply beautiful!!
I thank you for joining me today and hope these beautiful cards have inspired your holiday card making.
Happy Monday!! Today I have a beautiful card to share that our Stamp Club did last month. I also want to let you know that TODAY ONLY …. FREE SHIPPING!!
We made this card from the Brightly Lit Christmas Bundle. This is one of those stamp sets I just had to have … it reminded me of Christmas’ past. Everything about this bundle just brought back some beautiful memories.
The designer paper comes from the “Christmas Around the World” … not only the plaid design but the wreath and bow!! The dies from the bundle fit perfectly with the designs on the paper.
The lamp post has two different styles of lights … I chose the ones that have the coordinating dies that cut out the “gold” we put behind the lamp! I love it when the light hits it because it appears to actually be lit up… it brings it to life. I borrowed the greeting from a favorite Christmas stamp set for last year (still available) … the Star of Light stamp set found on page 122.
These two stamp sets really make a good team, I think the verbiage works well with the lamp post! I also think FREE Shipping goes good with all your wants and must haves in either catalog!!
CYBER MONDY SALE …. 24 hours Only!
I want to offer you a special on Cyber Monday as well … I will DOUBLE YOUR REWARDS … That’s right. I will double your rewards points with each $50 purchase (before shipping & handling)
I know this is called Cyber Monday, but if you need help with your order … email me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com or call 262-334-1009. You will need your charge card but I will help you place your order.
Today I have a fun Christmas card to share with you created by our Guest Stamper: Cindy C. This was one of our attendee swap cards at the Annual Holiday Stamping Retreat.
This simple sweet card was created using the Quilted Christmas 6 x 6 Designer paper stack. Cindy simply cut out the pretty trees from one of the several designs.
With just a little ribbon and some oval cuts … our greeting highlights the entire card. Our retreat swaps are so much fun, and the talent and beautiful cards that are shared … amazing!!
I would also like to remind you that today is our last day for the Online Extravaganza …. you can save on the listed items.
There is so much more to see that is on sale! Love those framelit dies!!!
Today I have several stamped projects for you! They will match up with the items that are on sale. Great time to take advantage of the up to 40% off Extravaganza Sale.
The first card is our … the Eastern Medallion Die set. The entire product suite is so fun to work with. This is the only suite that I have done multiple classes on – it is so versatile.
The next card features the “Hang Your Stockings”
and the “Santa’s Sleigh Dies” …
And let’s not forget these adorable little houses you can make. Home Suite Home Framelits Dies … Christmas, Halloween, Spring … a Dog House, a Hospital … why it can be anything you image!
The Extravaganza Sale continues with …. Rose Garden Thinlet Dies!
There is so much more to see that is on sale! Love those framelit dies!!!
Today I’m sharing a card and project ideas straight from Stampin’ Up! It’s from our Merry Little Christmas product suite! You can view the suite on pages 10-13 of the Holiday catalog … I just can’t get enough of this product suite!
This product suite fills up four glorious pages of the holiday catalog, the Merry Little Christmas suite is packed with festive stamps, Designer Series Paper, accessories, and tools.
Our Merry Little Christmas (Mega) Suite contains products for all your holiday crafting needs: gift packaging, cardmaking, memory keeping, decor, and more! Stampin’ Up! trainer, Donna, shows you products from the suite, as well as some fun ideas for your Christmas crafting.
What is the perfect craft for this giving time of year: gift tags! Gather your friends and make these tags using the Merry Little Labels Bundle. What a great evening of fun …
Let me know if you have any questions on this amazing product “mega” suit, or if you would like to purchase any of these items.
Today I’ve got double the fun for you! I’m going to share a beautiful card that one of my Holiday Retreat Attendee’s made for the card swap, and I have a super simple way to deck out your Holiday Paper Pumpkin Stocking.
I am thrilled to share a pretty card from my Guest Stamper: Jennifer F. What I love about this card is that Jen took a staple from her stamp collection and created this a fresh new holiday look …
Lovely as a Tree just received a lovely update … I love how it is framed with the use of the Circle Framelits Dies and the Softly Falling Textured Embossing Folder.
The “two” on this Tuesday is an Alternative Project to the November 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit. These little stockings are so easy to work with and a Gift Card tucks nicely inside … so hang them on the tree or use them on the gift.
I teamed up my Paper Pumpkin with the fun and amazing Stitched Felt Embellishments from the Quilted Christmas Product Suite. Just a quick dab on All Purpose Glue and your stockings are ready to hang… and I added some pretty ribbon so you can do that!
I see some of you took part in our 24-hour Sale (THANK YOU!!) There are plenty of items on the shopping list, so just click the link below. Don’t forget the Clearance Rack too.
Don’t forget our FaceBook Live event … join me and the rest of the Paper Pumpkin family …
Today I’ve got a cute project to share and some stampin’ tips that can be used on any projects!!
Stampin’ Up! has produced yet ANOTHER fabulous Paper Pumpkin kit! This November’s kit is filled with adorable mini Christmas stockings. And they are super fast and easy to assemble for gifting as is.
I didn’t change much on this little stocking at all … Basically I extended the Cherry Cobble part of the tag so it shows at the top and bottom, wrapped the leaves around the tag, and ….
… used my new Stampin’ Blends to color the clothes pins that were included in the kit! That’s right, you can color any of our wood elements, rhinestones, pearls, accents or enamel shapes with the Stampin’ Blends.
Next… I jazzed up the stocking a bit by using the Gold Star Sequins from my October Paper Pumpkin kit, just add a touch of Multipurpose Liquid glue.
I choose the stars because of the gold tree and the star at the top… it just ties it all together.
Ready for one more awesome idea? Oh yea … Here it is ~
You can use the Stampin’ Blends on the stocking to die it to match the October card … how awesome is that!! I love this, and you can make it any color.
If you can’t get enough … join me and the rest of the Paper Pumpkin family on a FACEBOOK LIVE event …
Today I’d like to share with you a simple way to make cards & projects … Paper Pumpkin! Nothing can be simpler than these marvelous monthly kits that are shipped directly to you.
Season of Style #2 has arrived! Back in Plaid projects are perfect for stuffing with treats and giving away to very special friends. You might even say that projects like these are the thing Christmas memories are made of.
Check out the video …
Thank you so much for joining me this Sunday and watching this fun little video. Stop back tomorrow and I will share some cute ideas for these little stockings.
I’m back today with another of my retreat cards! The Year of Cheer product suite was a great way to send off our stampers on our final stamping session … our grand finale!
Today’s card features the beautiful sparkly pattern from the Year of Cheer Designer Paper and the Champagne Foil paper… add a piece of Window Sheet and you have a spectacular card.
The designer paper and foil was layered to hid the window sheet, but my true trick for this card was to stamp your greeting before assembling the card! The sweet sentiment comes from the “Add a Little Glitz” stamp set found on page 21 of the Holiday Catalog.
I also barrowed the die cut snowflake from the “Swirly Snowflake Thinlets Dies”. This is one of the bundles I have highlighted earlier so go back through my posts and discover even more great cards.
Thanks from sharing a part of your day with me today, and I’ll see you again tomorrow 🙂
Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s video … Today I have a stunning card created with the Year of Cheer Product Suite.
I created this card for our 2017 Annual Holiday Stampin’ Retreat … it truly highlights many of the wonderful products from the suite.
Done is Silver and Gold this card is sure to add glitz to the holiday. The pretty pattern from the designer paper was the basis of the card. I also wanted to showcase the Snowflake folder so we embossed it in silver. A strip of gold washi tape ties the two pieces together.
Next, I wanted to create a focal point for the card … the greeting! I stamped a snowflake in silver and set aside to dry. (You can heat set to dry as well) Once dry, I stamped the greeting in gold (or VersaMark) and then heat embossed it with gold embossing powder.
I used the Circle Framelit dies to cut out my greeting and then cut a scalloped edge circle in gold to mat the greeting and tie it all together with the other silver and gold.
To complete the card, we cut one of the beautiful Foil Snowflakes in half and adhered it over the washi tape … yet it allowed that touch of gold to still be seen. I cased portions of this card from one I found on Pinterest.
Hope you enjoyed the card and got a glimpse of how all these products go together so beautifully. I have another for you tomorrow… we’ll celebrate in Champagne!
I’m back today with a quick video that highlights an amazing bundle!
Intricate designs, elegant foil–the Year of Cheer suite by Stampin’ Up! is perfect for metallic, wintry projects. Stampin’ Up! trainer, Holly, shows you the products that make up the Year of Cheer suite, as well as several festive and fun project ideas.
If you like what you see here, wait to you see the cute projects I’ve come up with using the great product from this suite! Stop back tomorrow for your first glance!
Thanks from sharing a part of your day with me today, and I’ll see you again tomorrow 🙂
Today I want to share a fantastic announcement and video that will introduce an amazing new product …
What the video to see the fascinating things that the “Stamparatus” can do for you …
Here is a Q & A … Should answer any questions you may have. If not, contact me!
Customer Stamparatus Launch Q & A
Q: How do I reserve my Stamparatus?
A: Normally you order Stampin’ Up! products through the online store; in this case, you will click the
RESERVE link on the Stamparatus page which will take you to the reservation page. For step-by-step
instructions, please see the How to Reserve Your Stamparatus Tutorial for Customers.
Q: What if I do not have a Stampin’ Up! customer account?
A: To reserve a Stamparatus, you must have a customer account. To create one, click Create Account on the online store.
Q: Why does it take so long for the Stamparatus to ship?
A: We will place an order with the manufacturer based on how many reservations are made during any
given reservation window. Shipping dates depend on how long it takes the order to arrive in our
warehouse after the tools have been manufactured.
Q: Will the available-to-ship dates be the same for all markets?
A: Yes.
Q: Am I billed at the time I reserve my Stamparatus?
A: No. However, a credit card is required to reserve the product.
Q: When will I be charged for the Stamparatus?
A: When inventory arrives in the warehouse, we will add your reservation to a shopping cart. We will
then send you an email notifying you that your Stamparatus order is ready. Once you finalize payment
and close your order, the system will charge your credit card.
Q: Will I be able to add other products to my Stamparatus reservation?
A: No. However, once your reservation is transferred to your shopping cart, you will then be able to add other items to your order. Important note: Please do not delete the Stamparatus from your order. We
will not be able to add it back and you will lose your reservation.
Q: Will I be able to update my address and credit card information when I open my shopping bag to
complete my order?
A: Yes.
Q: What if I change my mind and want to cancel my reservation?
A: You can cancel your reservation at any time. To cancel, please see the How to Reserve Your Stamparatus Tutorial for Customers PDF.
Q: Will the tool be available in the 2018–2019 annual catalog?
A: Yes. Once the annual catalog ordering period begins, you will be able to order the Stamparatus as you
would any other product. Reservations will no longer be required, and there will be no limit on the
number of tools you can order.
Q: Once the Stamparatus has been added to my shopping cart, how long will it stay there?
A: Indefinitely. As with all products, it will be subject to temporary interruptions in availability
depending on demand.
Q: When I close my order, can I take advantage of current Stampin’ Up! promotions?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I participate in all three reservation periods?
A: Yes.
Q: How many stamp placement tools can I reserve per reservation window?
A: For customers, there is a limit of 1 per reservation window.
Q: How did we come up with the name Stamparatus?
A: We landed on an innovative name by combining two words that speak to the end use of the tool as well as Stampin’ Up! branding.
Stampē: To impress a pattern or mark (especially an official one) on
a surface, object, or document using an engraved or inked
block or die or other instrument
Apparatus: The technical equipment or machinery needed for a
particular activity or purpose
Stamp + Apparatus = Stamparatus
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