Huge Holiday Sale Starts Today!

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends ….

Big announcement today. The “Sale is on …

Dates: November 20-December 2, 2013

Details
It’s time for online holiday shopping! So during these 13 days only, you and your friends can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products! This is the perfect time to stock up on some of your favorite items!

TODAY ONLY … Make sure you don’t miss out on our 24-hour-only doorbusters happening on the first day of the sale-30 percent off the Stampin’ Trimmer, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, and Many Marvelous Markers! The 24-hour sales period on these three products ends at 11:50 PM (MT), November 20.

You can visit my website to see all discounted products or

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER.

The Fine Print

This sale is the same as the annual Online Extravaganza sale of years past–just with a simpler name.
Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent-awesome!
Hostesses who have earned a 50%-off item may not apply that discount to an already-discounted product.
There’s no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. Sale on!
For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won’t get the discount-bummer.
You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order.

PLEASE … let me know if you have any questions or would like help placing your order. Remember, now is a great time to purchase those stampin’ gifts.

Have an awesome day,

19Nov2013

Holiday Gift Tags …

Posted in 3-D Projects, Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is? It’s Tuesday! lol

As promised, I was going to show you what else you could do with the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”. The other day I posted my “pheasant card” with the background paper that looks like birch … today I’m going to show you a cute project that my stampin’ guests made at our Holiday Retreat.

I began with the gift box… the “Decorative Window Gift Box” that is, found on page 36 of the Holiday catalog. Then we jazzed it up with a bow created from the “Gift Bow Bigz Die” on page 37. (My guests also got their room tags and an angel that was created with the Bow die!)

Next we created these 4 simple gift tags. As you can see, I designed the tags with the “birch paper” and the “Warmth & Wonder” Hostess Stamp Set. What a cute gift this would be for a co-worker or secret Santa!

Don’t fret … you can easily get the “Warmth & Wonder” hostess set by inviting over a few friends (we’ll make a couple cards)… or you could do an on-line party with your friends or just order your supplies for your Christmas cards. Any way you go, with a minimum of $150 you could get this cute stamp set and more – FREE!

I still have a few more projects / cards that I would like to share with you, showcasing the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”, so be sure to check back in.

Thanks for stopping by …. and let me know if you are interested in hosting a holiday stampin’ party!

Have a great Tuesday!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131880	Hostess	Warmth and Wonder – WOOD
131883	Hostess	Warmth and Wonder – CLEAR
133463	$19.95	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit
132146	$4.95	Decorative Window Gift Box / Contains 6
129977	$14.95	Gift Bow Bigz Die
104294	$6.95	Sticky Strip

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

18Nov2013

Hope is beautiful …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was good … I had one of my Technique Club groups this Saturday morning. I was asked if I had the stamp set “Blooming with Kindness”, my response was … “why yes I do”. So today’s card share is a card that I created using this beautiful stamp set.

The card itself is quite simple to create. I began by inking up the flower image with VersaMark™ and then heat embossing with “Clear” Embossing powder. Once embossed, I inked up a sponge dauber with Pink Pirouette ink and applied it over the clear embossed flower. The flower appears magically, and gives the card a soft glow.

I paired up the Pink Pirouette with Early Espresso … the stark contrast of colors blend so beautifully together. I didn’t want to stamp on the Espresso but I thought that it still needed something. That something was texture … so I used the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder and ran the lace scallop down the side.

The word “Hope” is part of the “Blooming with Kindness” stamp set, and is part of the reason I bought it. I love the greetings and the font… so pretty. I used the Large Oval punch for the greeting and the Scallop Oval to mat our greeting.

This card was a Make -n- Take from one of my Star’s Meeting, I was showcasing embossing techniques. This is a form of the “Emboss Resist” technique.

Sandy my friend… so this is the card I created with the stamp set, I hope you and the rest of my readers enjoyed it.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great week!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
131961	$19.95	Blooming with Kindness – WOOD
126422	$14.95	Blooming with Kindness – CLEAR
102892	$15.95	Sponge Daubers
127023	$11.95	Delicate Designs Embossing Folder
119855	$19.95	Large Oval Punch
119856	$26.95	Scallop Oval Punch

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

17Nov2013

Happy Birthday Man!

Posted in Birthday, Man Cards by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a nice weekend. A bit rainy here in Wisconsin but at least it’s not snow … I am not ready for that!

Today I want to share with you a simple birthday card for a man. “Man” cards are some of my most requested.

This card was actually inspired by the “paper” … I am using a birch looking paper that came out of the Holiday catalog. You can find it on page 18 in the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”. Keep checking in on my blog, because I plan on showing you more cards and projects that you can create using this kit!

Stampin’ Tip: We discovered that it is best to use “Sticky Strip” when adhering your “birch paper” … because it comes on a roll, it wants to hold that curl, and pulls off the cardstock, when using a regular adhesive.

Next, I chose the pheasant from “Walk in the Wild” because I haven’t used him yet, and I thought he looked nice with the paper. I also wanted to use the “Squares Collection” Framelits because I haven’t used them either! I hope I can inspire you to pull out one of those items you haven’t used yet and start creating… it’s fun!

Once I had my pheasant stamped and cut out … I didn’t have the heart to cover up all the cool looking birch paper, so I used the next size up square framelit, and cut the piece out of the birch paper! Now I can use that piece in one of my upcoming cards! It also gave the card a “faux mat” look. I attached the pheasant into the square and now it appears as if it’s matted!

My “Happy Birthday” greeting comes from the “Itty Bitty Banners” stamp set found on page 30 of the big catalog. It coordinates with the “Bitty Banner” Framelits so you don’t have to cut out your banners by hand! Oh, I love that! I curled my ends and popped it up with the Stampin’ dimensionals.

If the texture of the Birch paper isn’t enough for you, you can add the ribbon banners like I did to add a bit more texture and dimension to the card. I began with the “7/16 Natural Trim – pg. 173 and then pulled in a bit more color by adding the 1/4” Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card share … Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130354	$19.95	Walk in the Wild – WOOD
130357	$14.95	Walk in the Wild – CLEAR
132002	$15.95	Itty Bitty Banners – WOOD
126257	$11.95	Itty Bitty Banners – CLEAR
133463	$19.95	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit
130921	$26.95	Squared Collection Framelits
129267	$14.95	Bitty Banners Framelits
129287	$6.95	7/16” Natural Trim
126871	$4.95	¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon – Espresso
104294	$6.95	Sticky Strip

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

15Nov2013

Window to the World …

Posted in Techniques by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

How are you this fine Friday? It’s warming up a bit and the sun is shining today, and you are ready this blog … so it’s a good day! I’m glad you are here.

Today I want to share a card that I had made in one of my technique classes last year. I don’t usually post items that were done in my clubs or classes … but, I’m having technical difficulties with my camera. And – this is a really cool card!

There are actually 2 techniques used on this card, reverse spotlighting and stamping on window sheets ….

Don’t you just love it! We began by creating a “mask” with the 2-1/2″ circle punch. Once we had our mask, I chose to use the colors of a sunrise, something soft yet would pull your eye directly into the card. Before pulling off the mask, we stamped the birds with “Basic Grey”. I wanted you to see the image, but not over power the sunrise.

Next, we positioned the “Window Sheet” over the card and stamped the tree image onto it using Black StazOn. It really pops … doesn’t it! Using the window sheet gives the card a totally unique dimension.

The card is finished off with the beautiful “Daffodil Delight” Seam binding. I love how easy the seam binding is to use, and the yellow completes the card.

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132073	$24.95	Serene Silhouettes – WOOD
127324	$17.95	Serene Silhouettes – CLEAR
114323	$4.95	Window Sheets
120906	$16.95	2-1/2” Circle Punch
101406	$7.95	StazOn Ink Pad
125583	$6.95	Daffodil Delight Seam Binding

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

Thanks so much for stopping by …

Have an awesome day.

14Nov2013

Making Christmas cards & gifting a breeze…

Posted in Christmas, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello my stampin’ friends,

Today I wanted to share with you a few items that I think may make your holiday’s go a bit smoother.

If you really wanted to send those “hand-stamped” cards this year (cuz we ran out of time last year) … I have the perfect solution:

The Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent Kits will help you achieve your goal, and how cute are these!

Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent	132159
Price: $14.95

Create oodles of cards quickly and easily with the Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent kit. Materials for 12 holiday photo cards: printed cards with die-cut photo notches, note card for handwritten or printed message, closure stickers. Finished card size: 5″ x 7″. Acid free, lignin free.

When it comes to gift giving, nothing is quicker or cuter than our boxes all dolled up. I must admit, I have a soft spot for the first one with the window … we used this at our holiday retreat to store gift tags. Now you can bundle and save!

Tag It Bundles 20% OFF

Our two Tag It bundles include the tags, the ribbon, and the boxes to make your own pretty packages.

Item	Description	Price	Includes
135811	Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle	$19.95	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)
135812	Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle	$18.95	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

The two Holiday Tag It Bundles are only available October 29 – November 19, 2013.

Have an awesome Thursday!

13Nov2013

SNOWFLAKES, WEEKLY DEALS and MORE!

Posted in Christmas, New Product Intro / Video, ON SALE!, Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you some fabulous new products and our deals of the week!

First, I’d like to start with the snowflakes … not too far off considering the cold blast that 3/4 of the country is currently experiencing. Brrrrrrrrrrr!

But, you must admit, some snowflakes are absolutely beautiful, and ours in no exception …

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit	135813
Price: $14.95

Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you! I have a video for you to watch that describes all you can do with this beautiful kit … The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including * 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon * Printed cardstock – die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper) * Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

Here are a few more wonderful projects you can make with your Festive Flurry Ornament Kit …

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals! Head on over to the store to get some great product at a great price!

	Gift Bow Bigz L Die Item # 129977 Regular Price: $32.95 SALE Price: $24.71
	1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon Item # 132140 Regular Price: $7.95 SALE Price: $5.96
	Extra Large Gift Box Item # 132147 Regular Price: $3.95 SALE Price: $2.96
	Mini Muslin Bags Item #132180 Regular Price: $9.95 SALE Price: $7.46
	Orchard Harvest Swatchbook Item #128137 Regular Price: $12.95 SALE Price: $7.77
	Real Red Simply Created Goodie Gear Simply Created Item # 132161 Regular Price: $4.95 SALE Price: $3.71
	Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper Item # 132185 Regular Price: $10.95 SALE Price: $7.11

Now, I have one more thing to share with you …

Through December 31, Stampin’ Up! is offering a new trial product—our Cut & Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time—or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap! (We can hear you breathe a sigh of relief.)

The Perfect Holiday Solution

Here’s why these card bases will help you relax and enjoy the season:

You’ll save work and time not having to cut and score cards—even if you’re simply making a card or two.
You’ll be able to make multiples in no time.

So Many Color Choices!

Our Card Bases are made from Stampin’ Up!’s high-quality cardstock! They are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. We’ve chosen these colors to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers—to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

The Details

Each Card Base package contains:

20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color
Each card measures 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″-scored at 4-1/4″. Finished card size is 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. (Card Bases are packaged flat.)

Description	Item Number	Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases	135804	$4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases	135805	$4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases	135806	$4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	135807	$4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	135808	$4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	135809	$4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	135810	$4.95

Coordinating Product

You will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

Clear Medium Envelopes (item 102619)
Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (item 107297)
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (item 107300)
Whisper White Medium Envelopes (item 107301)

Wow … this will really make creating your Christmas cards so much easier. But then, why stop there, keep some on hand to whip up a card for any occasion! Let me know if you have any questions on the products and specials I have shared with you today.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day!

12Nov2013

Holiday Retreat …. Day 2

Posted in Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A bit later than usual but still a post today! I would like to wish my best friend and sister Eileen a very “Happy Birthday” today! I think it’s cool that her birthday is on … 11 – 12 – 13!

Today I want to share with you a few of our experiences we shared at our Holiday Retreat. Let’s begin with the beautiful sunrise. Photo by Cindy Plazak:

Each retreat we host a “card contest” … this year’s winner was Kris Groth with her Santa Card.

The next two cards were tied for second place. We have Sandy Becker’s Flip Card ….

and Barb Moth’s beautiful cross card …

So many different styles … I will be sure to share with you more of the cards, later this week.

Meanwhile, back at the retreat …

We spend most of the day stamping … although there is plenty of eating, snacking, and we still have time for fun break out sessions that many use to explore the grounds (or take a nap). Our retreat is what “you” want it to be. I see I missed a few of my stampin’ friends … sorry!

We finished off the day by gathering around the table for some Apple Pie ala’ mode, fabulous conversations and experiencing this beautiful sunset. I happened to capture this picture, one of God’s gifts.

I am so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful company, we had a fabulous time.

Thanks for stopping by … Hope you enjoyed catching a glimpse into our annual Holiday Retreat. I will be sharing more of our swap cards later this week.

11Nov2013

Stampin’ Retreat and treats…

Posted in 3-D Projects, Christmas by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am back from our Holiday Retreat and let me say …. it was a blast! I love spending time (on a more personal level) with my stampin’ friends. It’s just soooo nice.

Today I’m going to share a some tid-bits from our Holiday Retreat. It takes quite a bit of time to plan and prepare, but Eileen and I love hosting this event, and treating our attendee’s to a very special weekend.

We were amazed that our retreat sold out in only 36 hours… a testament to the preparations we take to ensure our stampin’ friends have the best stampin’ weekend ever.

Here is the amazing sight they drive up to … the 1930 English Manor that we stay at.

We decorated the dining room to give our retreat that holiday flair. Each attendee also gets to take home an angel.

Here is our stampin’ area that is set up and ready from their first stamp session on Friday night.

Each night when our guests turn in for the night, the find a “pillow gift” on their beds. I do this because I want them to experience the excitement I feel on the incentive trips that I earn because of all of you. Here is their Friday night pillow gift…

I have so much more to show you, so please stop back tomorrow … I’ll be sharing our card swap and more!

Thanks for stopping by.

7Nov2013

Weekly Deals!

Posted in Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Sampin’ Friends,

I’m busy in the kitchen today preparing the meals for my upcoming Holiday Retreat. I am so excited to get together with my group of ladies and share the fabulous projects we have planned. Keep an eye out … you may get a sneak peek.

Speaking of sharing …

It’s time for more Weekly Deals!

A new round of weekly deals has started. Make sure you head on over to get great product at a discount!

	Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folder Item # 125601 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Autumn Accents Die Item # 127812 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Cherry Cobbler Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 132135 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN
	Cupcake Punch Item # 121807 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Day in the Life Kit MDS Download Item # 128876 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN
	Dress Form Pop N Cuts Item # 130100 Regular Price: $21.95 US/ $26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Simply Created Goody Gear Pumpkin Pie Item # 132792 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN
	Rhinestones Large Item # 129324 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.87 CAN

You can only order these specials on-line, so if your ready to order now CLICK HERE.

Have an awesome day!

6Nov2013

Card Samples from the Best of 25 …

Posted in Christmas, Sympathy, Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I shared some of my favorite “Best of 25 Years” stamp sets. So today … I thought it would be fun to share some of the card samples that I have saved that highlight these stamp sets. I will admit that some of these may or may not be my cards… they could be from swaps or photos from Stampin’ Up! events.

So here is to reminiscing ….

Ok … the first one, “Best of Autumn” is not the exact pail of apples, but I did find one that was very similar. If my memory serves me, this is a card that we did at a 10-4-10 card making event.

Best Of Autumn Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134390
Price: $14.95

Celebrate the change of seasons with some of our favorite autumn-themed stamp images from the past 25 years! The five-piece Best of Autumn Stamp Set brings together some beautiful fall images, along with a never-before-seen “Give Thanks” stamp that makes this the perfect set for your autumn projects!

I could not find even one sample from the “Best of Birthday’s” … so I shared a fun card from “yester-year” that you could copy with any of the images here.

Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set	132929
Price: $14.95

Happy 25th anniversary to us! Each month during 2013, we’ll smash up some of our all-time-faves with a new never-before-seen stamp to create twelve “Best of” stamp sets. We’re kicking things off with the Best of Birthdays Stamp Set. Party on!

This card touches my heart … it comes from a set of cards that we made at a “Stamp Out Cancer” class. With each stamp set purchased, a donation was made a cancer foundation. So here is just one of those beautiful cards …

Best Of Butterflies Clear-mount Stamp Set	133345
Price: $14.95

Did you know that every year Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico, and that the migration might span multiple generations of butterflies?

Impressive.

I chose the “deer” to highlight the “Best of Christmas” stamp set. He (or she) is so pretty! We made this card at one of our Holiday 10-4-10 events.

Best Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134384
Price: $14.95

That’s right; it’s time to start thinking about Christmas again. Lucky for you, as part of our 25-year Anniversary celebration we’ve brought back three of our favorite images from Christmas past, and created a never-before-seen image that coordinates perfectly with the Christmas Ornament Punch.

For the “Best of Greetings” I picked the “With Sympathy” … This must have been a swap card, because I do not recall doing this beautiful card at one of my events. Kudo’s to the creator of this card –

Best Of Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	133485
Price: $14.95

You never have to be at a loss for the right words with the Best of Greetings Stamp Set. With this set, you have the perfect saying for almost any occasion! Every month during 2013, we’re combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set. Best of Greetings is our June offering, but don’t forget to check out the sets from previous months as well. They’re available all year!

Note: Clear-Mount Blocks B, C, and G needed for this set.

OK … for those of you who have been around with me for a while, you are sure to remember “Frosty”. He was so easy to make a quite -n- cute card with. For example …

Best Of Snow Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134387
Price: $14.95

Is it winter yet? Even if snow isn’t on the ground yet, you can still celebrate the first snows of winter with some of our favorite snow images from the past 25 years! With the Best of Snow set, you also get the never-before-seen Let it Snow image which coordinates perfectly with the Bracket Label Punch.

Best of 25 Years Stamps

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COLLECTOR’S CARD

If you want to see the rest of the “Best of 25” stamp sets… CLICK HERE.

I hope you enjoyed the “flashback” today.

Thank you for dropping by today!

5Nov2013

Best of 25 Years ….

Posted in Product Wow by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s share is a product share …

I am showing you some of my favorite “Best of 25 Years” stamp sets. I have many of you asking me about these special stamp sets, so here’s the scoop…

Best of 25 Years Stamps

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COLLECTOR’S CARD

Best Of Autumn Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134390
Price: $14.95

Celebrate the change of seasons with some of our favorite autumn-themed stamp images from the past 25 years! The five-piece Best of Autumn Stamp Set brings together some beautiful fall images, along with a never-before-seen “Give Thanks” stamp that makes this the perfect set for your autumn projects!

Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set	132929
Price: $14.95

Happy 25th anniversary to us! Each month during 2013, we’ll smash up some of our all-time-faves with a new never-before-seen stamp to create twelve “Best of” stamp sets. We’re kicking things off with the Best of Birthdays Stamp Set. Party on!

Best Of Butterflies Clear-mount Stamp Set	133345
Price: $14.95

Did you know that every year Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico, and that the migration might span multiple generations of butterflies?

Impressive.

Best Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134384
Price: $14.95

That’s right; it’s time to start thinking about Christmas again. Lucky for you, as part of our 25-year Anniversary celebration we’ve brought back three of our favorite images from Christmas past, and created a never-before-seen image that coordinates perfectly with the Christmas Ornament Punch.

Best Of Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	133485
Price: $14.95

You never have to be at a loss for the right words with the Best of Greetings Stamp Set. With this set, you have the perfect saying for almost any occasion! Every month during 2013, we’re combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set. Best of Greetings is our June offering, but don’t forget to check out the sets from previous months as well. They’re available all year!

Note: Clear-Mount Blocks B, C, and G needed for this set.

Best Of Snow Clear-Mount Stamp Set	134387
Price: $14.95

Is it winter yet? Even if snow isn’t on the ground yet, you can still celebrate the first snows of winter with some of our favorite snow images from the past 25 years! With the Best of Snow set, you also get the never-before-seen Let it Snow image which coordinates perfectly with the Bracket Label Punch.

These are only 6 of the already released “Best of 25” stamp sets. To view all CLICK HERE. There are more to come … I cannot wait to see them!

Remember, if you would like to purchase any of these stamp sets … just click on the name of the set you want, and it will take you to my stampin’ store. You’ll also want to save the (25) and place it on your collectors card.

I’d love to hear which one is YOUR favorite.

Thanks so much for stopping by … Have an awesome day!

2Nov2013

Tis the Season for Sweet & Simple …

Posted in Christmas, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Happy weekend stampin’ friends!

Another weekend is upon us … it seems the days are just flying by so fast. Hard to keep up sometimes! I’m sure you feel the same way.

As I was sitting at my stampin’ table thinking of what I was going to create for you, I thought … “it’s got to be quick & simple”. A pretty card, that’s easy to make. So here is what I came up with …

I first saw the stack of tags sitting on my table from the “Season of Style Designer Journaling Tags” in the Holiday catalog. There are 35 die-cut, printed tags that were created to just slide into the divided page protectors and coordinate with the Seasonal Stripes Album. I thought … why just for scrapbooking! I need a card and I need it fast!

I picked the “Tis the Season” and matted it with our “Silver Glimmer Paper”… who doesn’t love a little glitz for the holidays. I wanted to add a bit of Whisper White to my card, to pull out the white on the tag. It looked OK, but I wanted that extra touch, so I added a strip punched out with the “Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch“.

Next I added my ribbon just because I wanted ribbon … and I thought it “tied” the card together. Get it … “tied” – ha ha… my granddaughter is rolling her eyes, she didn’t think it was funny 🙂 Guess I’ll keep my day job and not run off to be a stand up comedian. Back to the card … I also added a strip of ribbon to the inside of my card just to jazz it up a bit.

To finish off the card and create a nice balance, I added another touch of glitz, the 3 rhinestones. So simple … so pretty, and that’s how we want to make our holiday cards.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Enjoy your weekend!

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
132808	$4.95	Season of Style Designer Journaling Tags
124005	$4.95	Silver Glimmer Paper
119275	$15.95	Dotted Scallop Boarder Punch
120992	$6.95	Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding
119246	$4.95	Rhinestones

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1Nov2013

Sweater Weather Thank You …

Posted in Quick -n- Easy, Thank You by Linda Schnabel

Hello to all my Stampin’ Friends today,

The chill is on, on this first day of November… our high today should peak at around 47 degrees. That may be warm for some of my followers.

My card share today is a warm “Thank You” created with the help of the “Sweater Weather” Designer Series paper. If you click on the highlighted link … you can view the designer paper. For those of you who follow daily, you know that I have used this designer paper quite a few times already. Today’s actually has that “sweater” feel …

I chose the sweater pattern paper because the color “Tangerine Tango” adds such warmth to the card. Using the designer papers really makes creating card so easy. The color combinations are already there and the diversity of the patterns make it fun to work with.

Since banners are so “hot” right now, and they make for a quick and easy card, I have used them today. The espresso piece also comes from the Sweater Weather designer paper, and of course our “Burlap Ribbon” makes quite a statement! The combination of these two products really gives the card that rustic feel … and it adds great texture.

Since I was going for the more rustic look, I wanted to add an element to the card that would also give the appearance of securing my banners (can’t just have them flying around… we want that “manly” look). So I chose the “Candy Dots” from the Neutrals Collection … I think they look like rivets! They are adhesive backed so you can apply them directly to your project, or … you can used them with the coordinating Candy Dots Brad Bases (sold separately) to create your own 3/16″ colored brads!

Last but not least is our greeting… Thank You, which comes from the “Perfectly Penned” stamp set – don’t you just love it. This was one of those stamp sets that when I opened the catalog … I just had to have. I love the beautiful font, and have used it on so many different styles of cards. I think it adds the perfect touch to finish off today’s card.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card share … stay warm, and thank you for stopping by!

Have a beautiful Friday,

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

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
128703	$16.95	Perfectly Penned – WOOD
122892	$12.95	Perfectly Penned – CLEAR
130934	$5.95	Candy Dots: Neutrals Collection
132140	$7.95	Sweater Weather Designer Paper
132140	$7.95	Burlap Ribbon

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31Oct2013

The Final Thank You Thursday!

Posted in ON SALE! by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends, Today’s share is Stampin’ Up!s …

Final Thank You Thursday!

We hope you have enjoyed the last month of our Thank You Thursday’s, we sure have loved saying thank you! For this last one, we wanted to put a pretty little bow to wrap up them up and we thought what better way then with our Chevron Ribbon! Below you will find a few of our favorite colors.

	Basic Black 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 130010 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN
	Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item #130018 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN
	Crushed Curry 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 130019 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN
	Island Indigo 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 131151 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN
	Smoky Slate 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 131152 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN

I know I will be heading over to my website to order some of these beautiful ribbons … If I don’t get all five, I’m for sure getting the Crushed Curry and the Smoky Slate!

Don’t forget the weekly specials that I shared with you yesterday … Thursday (today) is a great day to cash in on all the savings.

OK … I did it! I ordered the ribbon, and a new scissors, and some digital downloads… all on sale! Even got a FREE digital download 🙂 I will share a project using at least one of them with you tomorrow.

Here’s the downloads I just ordered (no waiting for delivery, you get them when you purchase) ….

Keep This Memory Photobook Template – Digital Download	129879
Price: $19.95 SALE PRICE: $9.98

This next download is using the “Chalkboard” technique. I will be sharing this technique with my Technique clubs, so it will be fun to share with them the My Digital Studio version too!

To You From Me Designer Template – Digital Download	132811
Price: $3.95 SALE PRICE: $2.77

Hello Stampin’ Friends ….

Big announcement today. The “Sale is on …

Dates: November 20-December 2, 2013

Details It’s time for online holiday shopping! So during these 13 days only, you and your friends can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products! This is the perfect time to stock up on some of your favorite items!

TODAY ONLY … Make sure you don’t miss out on our 24-hour-only doorbusters happening on the first day of the sale-30 percent off the Stampin’ Trimmer, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, and Many Marvelous Markers! The 24-hour sales period on these three products ends at 11:50 PM (MT), November 20.

You can visit my website to see all discounted products or

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER.

The Fine Print

This sale is the same as the annual Online Extravaganza sale of years past–just with a simpler name.

Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent-awesome!

Hostesses who have earned a 50%-off item may not apply that discount to an already-discounted product.

There’s no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. Sale on!

For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won’t get the discount-bummer.

You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order.

PLEASE … let me know if you have any questions or would like help placing your order. Remember, now is a great time to purchase those stampin’ gifts.

Have an awesome day,

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is? It’s Tuesday! lol

I began with the gift box… the “Decorative Window Gift Box” that is, found on page 36 of the Holiday catalog. Then we jazzed it up with a bow created from the “Gift Bow Bigz Die” on page 37. (My guests also got their room tags and an angel that was created with the Bow die!)

Next we created these 4 simple gift tags. As you can see, I designed the tags with the “birch paper” and the “Warmth & Wonder” Hostess Stamp Set. What a cute gift this would be for a co-worker or secret Santa!

I still have a few more projects / cards that I would like to share with you, showcasing the “Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit”, so be sure to check back in.

Thanks for stopping by …. and let me know if you are interested in hosting a holiday stampin’ party!

Have a great Tuesday!

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

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

The word “Hope” is part of the “Blooming with Kindness” stamp set, and is part of the reason I bought it. I love the greetings and the font… so pretty. I used the Large Oval punch for the greeting and the Scallop Oval to mat our greeting.

This card was a Make -n- Take from one of my Star’s Meeting, I was showcasing embossing techniques. This is a form of the “Emboss Resist” technique.

Sandy my friend… so this is the card I created with the stamp set, I hope you and the rest of my readers enjoyed it.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great week!

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

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a nice weekend. A bit rainy here in Wisconsin but at least it’s not snow … I am not ready for that!

Today I want to share with you a simple birthday card for a man. “Man” cards are some of my most requested.

Stampin’ Tip: We discovered that it is best to use “Sticky Strip” when adhering your “birch paper” … because it comes on a roll, it wants to hold that curl, and pulls off the cardstock, when using a regular adhesive.

If the texture of the Birch paper isn’t enough for you, you can add the ribbon banners like I did to add a bit more texture and dimension to the card. I began with the “7/16 Natural Trim – pg. 173 and then pulled in a bit more color by adding the 1/4” Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card share … Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

How are you this fine Friday? It’s warming up a bit and the sun is shining today, and you are ready this blog … so it’s a good day! I’m glad you are here.

Today I want to share a card that I had made in one of my technique classes last year. I don’t usually post items that were done in my clubs or classes … but, I’m having technical difficulties with my camera. And – this is a really cool card!

There are actually 2 techniques used on this card, reverse spotlighting and stamping on window sheets ….

Next, we positioned the “Window Sheet” over the card and stamped the tree image onto it using Black StazOn. It really pops … doesn’t it! Using the window sheet gives the card a totally unique dimension.

The card is finished off with the beautiful “Daffodil Delight” Seam binding. I love how easy the seam binding is to use, and the yellow completes the card.

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

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

Thanks so much for stopping by …

Have an awesome day.

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Hello my stampin’ friends,

Today I wanted to share with you a few items that I think may make your holiday’s go a bit smoother.

If you really wanted to send those “hand-stamped” cards this year (cuz we ran out of time last year) … I have the perfect solution:

The Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent Kits will help you achieve your goal, and how cute are these!

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Price: $14.95

Create oodles of cards quickly and easily with the Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent kit. Materials for 12 holiday photo cards: printed cards with die-cut photo notches, note card for handwritten or printed message, closure stickers. Finished card size: 5″ x 7″. Acid free, lignin free.

When it comes to gift giving, nothing is quicker or cuter than our boxes all dolled up. I must admit, I have a soft spot for the first one with the window … we used this at our holiday retreat to store gift tags. Now you can bundle and save!

Tag It Bundles 20% OFF

Have an awesome Thursday!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you some fabulous new products and our deals of the week!

First, I’d like to start with the snowflakes … not too far off considering the cold blast that 3/4 of the country is currently experiencing. Brrrrrrrrrrr!

But, you must admit, some snowflakes are absolutely beautiful, and ours in no exception …

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Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you!

I have a video for you to watch that describes all you can do with this beautiful kit …

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including * 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon * Printed cardstock – die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper) * Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

Here are a few more wonderful projects you can make with your Festive Flurry Ornament Kit …

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals! Head on over to the store to get some great product at a great price!

Regular Price: $32.95 SALE Price: $24.71

Regular Price: $7.95 SALE Price: $5.96

Details
It’s time for online holiday shopping! So during these 13 days only, you and your friends can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products! This is the perfect time to stock up on some of your favorite items!

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including
* 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
* Printed cardstock – die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
* Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)