Weekly Deals = Great Savings on New Items and more!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is Tuesday and I have a new group of items on SALE that Stampin’ Up! has just released.  I am amazed at all the new items in the Weekly Deals … that’s awesome!  I have seen some really cute ideas with the “Hamburger Box” on pinterest.

I think I will be getting the NEW “Eclectic Paper Piercing Pack” … it’s the only one I don’t have, and better yet, it coordinates with Angled Tag Topper, Scallop Tag Topper, and What’s Up punches (pg. 221-222) plus the Banners, Chalk Talk, STARS, and Word Bubble Framelit Dies (pg.230-231).

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

129381L Ovals Collection Framelits Die Item # 129381
Regular Price: $26.95
Discounted Price: $20.21
Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die Item # 133724
Regular Price: $42.95
Discounted Price: $32.21
Gold Glitz Dazzling Details Item # 133755
Regular Price: $2.50
Discounted Price: $1.88
Party Pennants Bigz L Die Item # 133732
Regular Price: $32.95
Discounted Price: $24.71
Festive Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 127857
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 129387
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 133778
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Faces I Love Swatchbook Template – Digital Download Item # 134595
Regular Price: $12.95
Discounted Price: $7.77

If you are like me and are going for the Paper Piercing mats, don’t forget the Paper Piercing Tool and the Stampin’ Pierce Mat.  I have one of those for piercing and one for stamping … you get a perfect image every time when you use the mat under your grid paper and card.

For more details on the products or to begin shopping just click on the item’s description, it will take you to my on-line store. Please let me know if there is anything you need help with.

Thank you for checking out the specials on my blog.

Have an awesome day ~

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Guest Stamper … Jenny’s Christmas Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a nice weekend … it looks as if we are in for a fabulous week here in Wisconsin.  Warm days and cool nights and today being the first day of Autumn – I love it!

Today I am going to share a card from my sideline / stampin’ sister Jenny F… we did her card as a Make & Take at our meeting. Jenny used a masking technique and sponging, as I did yesterday but it’s a totally different look, another beautiful Christmas card.

We began by stamping our greeting … you can choose any greeting that you have at home or one of the new ones in our Holiday catalog.

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The second step was a torn piece of paper, a sponge and the gray ink to create the layers of snow.  Just lightly pull the ink into the paper to add a bit on ink and a softness to the line.

Next, was the Serene Silhouette stamp set and we used markers to color it so our birds could be red.

The moon was created next with a mask made from the 1-1/4″ circle punch and two-way glue pen.  The two-way glue pen when applied and then let dry, will work like a post it … sticky but removable.  Once the circle is placed on the card, you simply sponge around it to create clouds, then lift it off and you’ll have the Moon!

Lastly we added glitter … always a holiday favorite on your cards.

Thank you for stopping by today, hope it’s a good one.

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Christmas in Pink -n- Gray

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far.  I hosted the last of my clubs for the month yesterday and this afternoon I’m off to work.  I have to train a new employee today.

Yesterday I promised that I would share the Christmas card that I pulled together at my Star’s meeting on Friday.  I tried to use as much of the paper I had already cut, so I stuck with the Whisper White but swapped the Rose Red for Going Gray.

I already had the Pink Pirouette seam binding cut so I thought … what goes good with pink? Hmmmm… GRAY! I have been known to make a few cards with some very non-traditional Christmas colors so here’s my first for the season …

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I used the tried and true “Lovely as a Tree” and stamped it in Smokey Slate, then used the greeting from the beautiful “Wondrous Wreath” stamp set. This set comes with the coordinating framelits, so you can bundle the two and save yourself 15%!!

Combining the embossing technique with our decorative masks creates a beautiful effect, especially when you sponge the embossing with an ink to really make them POP! A touch of dazzling diamonds glitter on the tree really gave our card that holiday effect.

The sweet and soft Pink Pirouette seam binding is added for additional dimension, and it just looks prettier!

What better way to finish off your card then to add some star’s to the inside too, and the easiest way was to use our new “Confetti Star’s Punch”. I even slid a piece of Pink Pirouette cardstock behind it to tie our color pallet together and finish off the card.

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Not bad for creating a card on the spot! The layout was inspired by the card my club members made this month, so I hope they enjoy another sample.

You may begin shopping by clicking on any of the items used for today’s card.

Thank you for taking time out of your weekend to stop and see me.

Have a beautiful day ~

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For a True Friend…

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Wow … what I night!! I hosted my monthly stampin’ meeting with my downline and fellow demonstrators last night and let me just say … the swap cards were awesome (I will be sharing over time) and we had a lot of fun.

I didn’t know which card to start with today … so I’m starting with mine, the one we didn’t make!  It seems my Make & Take wasn’t a Christmas card, and that was our “theme” for September!  Oooops! So, I created one on the fly … which I will share with you tomorrow.

Since I gave each one of my Hostesses and downline members the “Hearts & Star’s” Decorative Masks, I thought it was only appropriate to make cards using the masks.  You can find them on page 205 of our annual catalog (or below). So today’s card and tomorrow card share will highlight the decorative masks… today, the hearts!

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My card uses the Ombre technique which is a graduation of color.  Once I placed my decorative mask over my cardstock, I began at the bottom and applied the Pink Pirouette with a sponge dauber, continued with Strawberry Slush and topped it off with Rose Red.

My card base and greeting are also Rose Red.  The greeting comes from the Hostess stamp set “Let Your Hair Down”.  I used the new Sweetheart punch (which is currently on sale through Monday) to add a little sparkle with the Silver Glimmer Paper.

This sweet card is topped off with the Pink Pirouette seam binding … it really does tie in all the colors to create a completed card. It’s just a great card for a true friend.

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Thanks so much for visiting today, stop back tomorrow to check out my “Christmas Card” that was designed “on the spot”!

Have a good day ~

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Guest Stamper: Jenny F.

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m sharing a card from my (side-line) stampin’ sister Jenny.  Side-line means that we joined Stampin’ Up! under the same demonstrator … so we’re like sisters!

Jenny’s card welcomes baby with a wonderfully neutral color pallet … which means you can use it for a boy or girl. She paired Pear Pizzazz with Smoky Slate … what a wonderful color combination!  The grays are very “hot” right now.

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The stamp set used to create this sweet card is the “Something for Baby” which coordinates withe the “Baby’s First” Framelit Dies.  Bundle them and save 15%.

Thanks for stopping by …

Hope your day is a wonderful one!

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Hello, Fall

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share 2 projects from our Concept Artist Jen C. and to be honest, I couldn’t say it better myself so I’m sharing her post …

Fall is my favorite season. There are so many reasons why: football, hoodies, vibrant leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin spice everything! In honor of the changing of the seasons, I’ve made a couple of fall projects to share.

This first card uses the Four Feathers Stamp Set with the coordinating Feather Framelits Dies. One of my favorite techniques is to “faux watercolor.” To achieve this look, ink your stamp and mist the surface of the inked stamp with water in a Stampin’ Spritzer. Mist a few times, or until you can see small puddles forming.  Then stamp on Watercolor Paper. If you want more bleed, you can mist the paper directly. This is such a simple way to achieve an artistic, watercolor look.

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The second project I created is a little fall wreath stamped on a Mini Muslin bag.  To darken the Hello Honey ink, it was necessary to stamp the wreath image more than once. Thankfully, this part is easy with photopolymer stamps. I added the second wreath image using Cajun Craze ink. To prevent the ink from smearing, I heat set it using an iron. (When ironing, I always use a piece of copy paper or fabric over my stamped bag to protect it.)

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To add a little sparkle to this treat bag, add a tiny amount of Crystal Effects to a few of the leaves and sprinkle gold glitter on the bag. Shake to remove excess.  This bag is a fun and easy way to give a small gift or treat for fall.

What inspires you this fall season?

Jen C.

Thanks so much for stopping by ~

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Flippin’ for You!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope those of you who live near me in Wisconsin got a chance to get outside yesterday … what a beautiful day!  I also hope you all had a chance to look over the Weekly Deals I posted because today I’m going to share with you a few of those!

I’ve have the cutest card, stampin’ tips & techniques that you’ll flip over!  Let’s begin with the front of the card.  I used Melon Mambo for my flip card and the “Label Card” Thinlit die – one of our weekly deals … Sweet!

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Speaking of sweet, I paired the Melon Mambo with the “Sweet Taffy” Designer Series paper.  I cut the designer paper to fit the inside of my card, then I aligned it within the framelit die to cut out the area that flips.

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Now my designer paper is perfectly notched out and has the perfect mambo frame of color around it.  The Whisper White pieces for the greetings, were cut with one of the thinlits that are included with the card thinlit … it actually contains 9 dies!

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Because I love polka dots and texture … I used the “Perfect Polka Dot” folder to the left side of my lip card.  I took a picture of how I just tucked that piece into the folder, then folded the card behind the folder.  I did not use any tabs when embossing this folder.

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My greeting is from “Yippee Skippee” … also on sale this week!  I love this quirky and fun stamp set.  I used the black StazOn™ because I like the richness of the black color, and it smells good! LOL

I snuck the little heart from the “Another Thank You” stamp set to add a bit more color to my sentiments.

The third item from the Weekly deals list that I am using on my card, is the brand NEW “Sweetheart” punch!!  I punched it out of the Silver Glimmer paper and dyed it Melon Mambo!

TO DYE: All you need is a sponge dauber … then you can either use the ink pad or the ink refill.  I prefer the refill because it’s quicker and I get a darker color quicker.  Stampin’ Tip …  I dampen the sponge dauber first (not wet) but it really helps spread the ink evenly over the glimmer paper.

Now, for the inside of the card …

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I hope you enjoyed today’s card, the stampin’ tips of trimming the designer paper, embossing just a section of a card, and the technique of dying glimmer paper.

I’d love to hear what you think!  Thanks so much for following along.

Have yourself a flippin’ awesome day!

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Please note that the sales price is not reflected on the ingredient list below … to check the Weekly Deals, just scroll up until you see it listed on the right hand side of the blog – then click on it.  That will take you directly to my “Weekly Deals” on my website.

Tuesday means Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am really excited to bring you this weeks “Weekly Deals” … Stampin’ Up! has discounted some fabulous items this week including the NEW Heart punch!  Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and take a look … I think this is one of the best I’ve seen so far!

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

133786G Sweetheart Punch Item # 133786
Regular Price: $15.95
Discounted Price: $11.96
Wooden Elements Embellishments Item # 132258
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Happy Hour Wood Stamp Set Item # 132013
Regular Price: $29.95
Discounted Price: $22.46
Label Card Thinlits Die Item # 133479
Regular Price: $32.95
Discounted Price: $24.71
Yippee-Skippee Wood Stamp Set Item # 131341
Regular Price: $18.95
Discounted Price: $14.21
Gold 1/8″ Ribbon Item # 134583
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Tangerine Tango Baker’S Twine Item # 134578
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Write Stuff Ii Digital Kit – Digital Download Item # 120881
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $5.97

Two great stamp sets this week … Yippee Skippee, you’ve seen me use that a lot (if you follow my blog) and with Halloween right around the corner, the Tangerine Tango Bakers Twine is going to come in handy!

I love, love, love that they have added one of the “flip card” framelits to the weekly deals! And for you My Digital Studio fans … the Write Stuff download is bright, fun and will work great for those summer pictures you have in your camera!

I’m going to grab a few more of the “Wooden Elements” while they are on sale and the scrumptious Gold Ribbon …Christmas is right around the corner!

Aren’t these the best!? You may click on any of the items descriptions for full details or to begin shopping.  It will take you to my on-line store.

Thank you for stopping by.

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Trimming the Tree Christmas Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Welcome to a brand new week! Yesterday I shared a “glitzy” Christmas card so today I’d like to share a card inspired by one of my Christmas trees that I decorated in the past.  I did a nature inspired tree with raffia, cardinals and stars.

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The card reflects the tree in many ways, the colors are warm and inviting … Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler. I used the linen thread to reflect the raffia on the tree.

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To pull the cherry color in I used the Basic Pearls and colored them with the new Blendabilities “Cherry Cobbler” collection.  I color them while they are still on the paper and then transfer them to my card.

I created a focal point by highlighting the tree with a “Crumb Cake” oval.  I used dimensionals to pop it up and create added dimension to the card.

I even brought the stars in with the use of the “Trim the Tree” paper stack.  I love those paper packs … when I cut down the paper to the desired size (usually 5-1/4″ x 4″) I use the left over pieces to decorate the inside of the card and my envelope.  I love it when everything coordinates … one of the things that drew me to Stampin’ Up!

The sweet “Merry Christmas” greeting is from the “Good Greeting” Hostess stamp set … which you can get for FREE when you host a $300 stampin’ party.  That is in addition to the Hostess benefits you already get.

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So gather your friends and lets make some awesome cards, pull together a book show, or just place an order yourself.  Choose any of these options, I’d love to help you get your “Good Greetings” stamp set! Contact me today … this offer ends October 31st!

As always, I have the list of supplies that I have used to make this card below.  Click on any one for full details or to begin your shopping experience.  Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Have a wonderful week ~

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Season of Stars ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It is beginning to get a bit chilly out…  Are you starting your Christmas cards yet?  Are you thinking about them?

Well, today I would like to share with you a beautiful Christmas card made with one of my favorite new accessories … the Star Framelits!  I teamed it up with the “All is Calm” Specialty Designer Series Paper which will surely soften the winds of winter.

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I knew I wanted to use the Silver Glimmer paper, so I layered my stars … smallest and the next two sizes up for my card. I placed all 3 onto the glimmer paper and aligned the product markings on the stars to ensure a perfect alignment.

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Each BigShot cuts or embosses differently … my stars needed a bit of help coming apart, so next time I will add a bit of a shim by placing a piece of paper into the sandwich as well. This only happened when cutting my glimmer paper and is well worth it.

My base color is the Soft Sky which coordinates with the All is Calm paper and really sets the tone for the card.  I used that and Lost Lagoon behind my stars for an added pop of color.

Adding a layer of the Shimmer paper between the base and the designer paper just adds that “holiday” touch to the card.

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This angle shows the two smaller stars and the banner are popped up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals. It creates wonderful dimension to the card … and brings it to life!

The greeting comes from the “Bright & Beautiful” stamp set found in the Holiday catalog and is stamped in with Lost Lagoon. The banner was trimmed at the end using the square punch.

The items used for creating this card are listed below, click on anyone of them for more details or to begin your shopping at my on-line store.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hope you weekend is a wonderful one ~

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Happenings Simply Created Card Kit

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you one of my favorite card kits … Happenings Simply Created Card Kit.

Think you don’t have time to make your own cards? Think again! Watch what happens when you get your hands on this easy-to-use card kit. You can make 15 cards in just minutes. Everything’s printed, cut, and ready for you to put together. Just add your own adhesive and you’re ready to go. Personalize it with a hand-stamped message (stamp and ink sold separately).

Here is a video showing you how to create these cute cards …

 

Fun right!  Here is another video showing you alternative projects you can make with this kit …

 

Aren’t they just fabulous … and so quick and easy to make.  I would love to see what you create!

I have put the links to these products below for your convenience.  Just click on them for full details or to purchase.

Thank you for stopping by … I’ll have more for you tomorrow.

Have a wonderful weekend~

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Sail Away …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share begins with the Traveler stamp set, so sit back, relax and enjoy the trip.

I started with Early Espresso as my base color and then added Crumb Cake and a pop of Very Vanilla.  Our background stamp is the “World Map” … the edges were sponged to created a softer, yet aged look.

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I used the 2-1/2″ circle punch to create the focal point of my card and highlight the ship.  So I’d be ready to go … I cut out my passport and luggage with our “very sharp” paper snips.  It makes trimming around the baggage (hehehe) easy breezy!

I stayed with the neutral colors but you could go all out and really add some color to this card by coloring the background like a world map!  Have fun with it.

Thanks for stopping by… and enjoy today!

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Weekly Deals … Now thru Sept.15th

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’ve got this weeks “Weekly Deals” for you today ….

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If you’re getting punchy for a great deal than this is your week because we have 3 awesome punches on sale!  And who doesn’t need Dazzling Diamonds with the Holidays coming up … it’s on my list!

 

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

133781G What’S Up Punch Item # 133781
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
2″ Circle Punch Item # 133782
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
Sweet Treat Embellishment Cups Item # 116802
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter Item # 133751
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Blushing Bride Baker’S Twine Item # 134577
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129984
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Hexagon Punch Item # 130919
Regular Price: $15.95
Discounted Price: $11.96
World Traveler Photobook Template – Digital Download Item # 130066
Regular Price: $17.95
Discounted Price: $10.77

 

Just click on the item description for full details or to purchase, or you can CLICK HERE to begin shopping the Weekly Deals now.

Thank you for stopping by and …

Have a happy day ~

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You’re Wonderful …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m happy to announce the September photopolymer stamp set, You’re Wonderful—inspired by one of our Concept Artists; Melody’s carved stamps.

 

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I love the whimsical feel of the scripted sentiment, the fun flow of the banners, and the pops of color from the gorgeous flowers. This card makes me happy.

 

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She used the flower stamps on this card to create her background. She stamped the flowers in sections using Crumb Cake ink, then quickly added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder over the damp ink to give the flowers a softer look.

Here is a cute little note card Melody created …

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I love how she framed the flowers –  All 3 cards are beautiful.  You will be able to purchase this new stamp set on my on-line store.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Make Today a Good One …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I have another new sample that I created with the August Paper Pumpkin kit … I know, I know, but there are so many different things you can do with this kit!

Today’s card is super simple … Just put a piece of Strawberry Slush card stock behind the die cut greeting and watch it pop!

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I had to jazz it up a bit with flowers … it added a bit more dimension and drew you eye from the greeting to the verse!

The cluster of three flowers have rhinestones colored with the new Blendabilities markers…. so pretty!

It really is a super time to try out My Paper Pumpkin.  When you sign up by September 10th, you will get your first two months at 50% Off!  Try it … you can cancel anytime (but I’m not sure why you’d want to).  CLICK HERE  Use Promo Code HALFOFF2

Please feel free to ask me any questions … I’m here to help!

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When you sign up with me … you will be joining my Paper Pumpkin Pals and will be sent a “password” to get into my Members Only Site that will be full of Paper Pumpkin samples!

I also have a Paper Pumpkin Pintrest page and hold a Paper Pumpkin party at least 1 per quarter … where you bring your kit, I bring the treats, and we all stamp together.  It’s a great night out!

TRY IT … Take it for a test drive, two months at 50% Off when you sign up by September 10th.  If it’s not for you … you can cancel anytime (but I’m not sure why you’d want to).

CLICK HERE  Use Promo Code HALFOFF2

Thanks for stopping by … I look forward to having you in my Paper Pumpkin community!

Have a fabulous day ~

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