Family Crisis

We have a family member in hospital; so I'm unable to update my blog regularly right now.  I'll try to post again when I can.

Weekly Deals

It's Tuesday, time for some new weekly deals.  We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Backyard Basics Framelits Dies Item # 129380 Regular Price: 24.95 US/30.95 CAN Discounted Price: 18.71 US/23.21 CAN
	Gold Metallic Encore Pad Item # 132141 Regular Price: 9.95 US/12.95 CAN Discounted Price: 7.46 US/9.71 CAN
	Basics Glimmer Brads Item # 121003 Regular Price: 4.95 US/6.5 CAN Discounted Price: 3.71 US/4.88 CAN
	Paper Doily Sizzlits Die Item # 125592 Regular Price: 21.95 US/26.95 CAN Discounted Price: 16.46 US/20.21 CAN
	Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126844 Regular Price: 8.95 US/12.25 CAN Discounted Price: 6.71 US/9.19 CAN
	Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126846 Regular Price: 8.95 US/12.25 CAN Discounted Price: 6.71 US/9.19 CAN

Season By Season Kit - Digital Download Item # 130060 Regular Price: 9.95 US/10.95 CAN Discounted Price: 5.97 US/6.57 CAN

Happy Birthday, Tara!

Today is my niece, Tara's, birthday.  I made her a lovely spring themed birthday card using the scallop tag topper punch closure.  Tara likes teal and purple, but I wanted something more bright and cheery for her.

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden, Sincere Salutations

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding

Accessories: Scalloped tag topper punch, secret garden framelits, Calypso Coral baker's twine

SC476 Sketch Challenge

I decided to try my hand at this week's SCS sketch challenge 476.  Click here to view the sketch challenge.

Since we've have two days of 40 degree temps in the Chicago area, here's my version:

Stamp Set: Starburst Sayings

Cardstock: Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet dsp

Ink: Pool Party, Summer Starfruit

Accessories: Big Shot, Starburst framelits, banner punch

For Loretta

Today is Loretta's birthday.  Thought she'd like a whimsical card.

Stamp Set: Sincere Salutations

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet TIEF, Beautiful Wings embosslit, gold brad, glue dots

Weekly Deals and New Clearance Items

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!




In Color Dahlias Item # 127556
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN










Label Insert Pop' N Cuts Die Item # 130160
Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN









Gold & Silver Stampin' Glitter  Item # 132205Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN









Silver Metallic Encore Pad Item # 132142
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$12.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$9.71 CAN










Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 116824Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN









3/16 Inch Corner Punch  Item # 119871
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.71 CAN










Etcetera Designer Series Paper  Item # 130129
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN








A Royal Day Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130079
Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN





In addition to this week's deals, check out the Clearance Rack for new items.  See the clearance rack.

Happy Birthday Emily!

Today is little Ms. Emily's birthday.  I can't think of a sweeter young lady.  She loves to go fishing with her Daddy.  For her card I used the new Scallop Tag Topper punch to create a fun fold card.

Stamp Sets: Grunge Rock, Really Good Greetings, Simply Stars

Cardstock:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet dsp

Ink: Basic Black, Crisp Cantalope, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party

Accessories: scallop tag topper punch, pool party twine

Happy Valentine's Day

I'm posting late today because I don't want my little Valentine to be a sneaky finch.  Last night we went to my sister's house for dinner.  My nephew, Michael, came home for a visit.  He's in his last semester at Arizona State.  The boy has a sock tan!  He said it was cooler this week (only in the '80s).  Well, I guess his body is shocked by the cold Chicago temps now!  Welcome Home Michael, we've missed you!

Stamp Set: Banner Blast, Follow My Heart, Grateful Greetings

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla and Sending Love specialty paper

Ink: Blushing Bride, Real Red, VersaMark

Accessories: Banner punch, small heart punch, Cherry Cobbler twine, silver embossing powder, heat tool, sponge, dimensionals

Valentine Test Tube Treat

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day; so here's my last candy treat - a test tube Valentine.

Stamp Set: A Round Array

Cardstock: Real Red, Very Vanilla and Sending Love specialty paper

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Accessories: 3/4" punch and 1-1/4" scallop circle punch, red sticky tape, dimensionals

Paper Pumpkin Deal Extended

The Paper Pumpkin promotion has been going so well that we decided to extend it to capitalize on the excitement surrounding Sale-A-Bration. Right now at Stampin' Up!, it's a great time to earn free gifts: spend $50 on occasions catalog or other Stampin' Up! products and get a free Sale-A-Bration gift; sign up for a new Paper Pumpkin membership and get a free set of markers!  Please remember you need to be a new subscriber to the Paper Pumpkin program to get the markers, not just a new subscriber to me.

Dates: January 11-March 31, 2014

This is important: Please make sure to pick me, Karen Christensen - zipcode is 60046 as your Demonstrator. I don't always get a notice when you subscribe, so when you do, please let me know...Thanks! It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up at www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click to join.

Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

• Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on March 10th, we'll send your kit around Marcv 15th. If you sign up on March 11th, we'll send your first kit around April 15th.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!) 
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

This Week's Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Tasteful Trim Bigz Die Item # 120893 Regular Price: $42.95 US/$52.95 CAN Discounted Price: $32.21 US/$39.71 CAN
	Artisan Label Punch Item # 130920 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Ribbon Item # 126848 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.25 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.19 CAN
	Floral Frames Framelits Dies Item # 127012 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129378 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad Item #126858 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item #126877 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN
	Let It Snow Kit - Digital Download Item # 132963 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Scalloped Tag Topper Treat Holder

With Valentine's Day next week, I thought I'd show a quick and easy treat holder.  I used the Scalloped Tag Topper punch from the Occasions mini catalog to create this project.  Fuzzy picture due to my cell phone.

Stamp Set:  Tags 4 You

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: scalloped tag topper punch, bracket label punch, 5/8" whisper white satin ribbon, dimensionals

Here's the scalloped tag topper punch from the Occasions catalog:

Photopolymer: Sans and Stripes Set

We have a brand-new photopolymer stamp set available. 
Sans and Stripes
item 136796
$13.95
It's a trendy must-have alphabet set that offers bold and striped options-they look fab alone or used together!

To view the flyer: click here

Monogram Yourself

Circle Monogram Stamp 132852
Price: $23.95
Completely customize this stamp with your info. Use it for letters, labeling, gifts, thank-you notes—whatever you want! Our Circle Monogram Stamp comes in photopolymer only. Clear Block B (item 117147) recommended. Coordinates with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch (item 119860). Purchase separately. You can preview your stamp before submitting your order (note that font styles and images are set). Personalized stamps are nonrefundable. Stamp will ship from a third party vendor, separate from any other items included in your order.

This Week's Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130018 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 131210 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN
	Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.71 CAN
	Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 131151 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	From My Heart Wood Mount Stamp Set Item # 132007 Regular Price: $39.95 US/$48.95 CAN Discounted Price: $29.96 US/$36.71 CAN
	Canvas Creations Item # 129375 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$5.50 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$4.13 CAN
	Delicate Dies Sizzlits Die Item # 126999 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Sweetest Ever Valentines' Designer Template Item # 129009 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Superbowl XLVIII

After many years, the Seattle Seahawks have finally won the Superbowl championship 43 to 8.  I've been a fan since the Jim Zorn to Steve Largent days.  Yes, I've dated myself waa-ay back.  QB Russell Wilson is so baby faced.  Today's card is dedicated to MVP linebacker Malcolm Smith #53.

Stamp Set: Headline Numbers, Sporting Goods

Cardstock: Gumball Green, Night of Navy, Smokey Slate, Soft Suede

Ink: Early Espresso, Gumball Green, Night of Navy

Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, silver stampin' dazzle, dimensionals