Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Weekly Deals 4/29/14 - 5/5/14

Even with the big catalog reveal last night, Stampin' Up is still offering you a new set of weekly deals.  Retiring sale items are only as supplies lasts.  This week's deals:





Talking Tag Message Labels Item # 129723
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN



Merry Minis Punch Pack Item # 126882
Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN




Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126871
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126872
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Regals Core'Dinations Item # 129955
Regular Price: $23.95 US/$29.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $17.96 US/$22.46 CAN




Dress Up Framelits Dies Item # 130101
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN




Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126845
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.19 CAN




Downtown Grunge Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 126056
Regular Price: $19.95 /$21.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $11.97 US/$13.17 CAN

Monday, April 28, 2014

Hot Off the Press...New Stampin' Up Catalog around the corner

I just got home from the Stampin' Up 2014-2015 Catalog premiere party in Kenosha.  There's a beautiful new Stampin' Up catalog and stamp set sitting pretty in my craft room.  Want a peak?


That's all I can share for now.  I'll be pre-ordering a few items on Thursday; so I'll have some new product to share soon.  You'll be able to order from the new catalog on June 2nd.  Contact me for your own copy.

P.S.  The 2014-2016 in colors are:
  • Blackberry Bliss
  • Hello Honey
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Mossy Meadow
  • Tangelo Twist



Wednesday, April 23, 2014

SCS485 Sketch Challenge

Late post, the high school had a 1/2 day due to PSAE testing for the Juniors.  So, the 9th grade got to go on a field trip to visit a synagogue and a church for their Global Studies class.

Today I'm using my new Walk in the Wild that I got for free during the Best of promotion.

Here's the sketch:

and here's my card:



Stamp set: Walk in the Wild
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Confetti Cream, and Chocolate Chip designer series patterns
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1" double stiched grosgrain ribbon and dimensionals

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Weekly Deals for 4/22/14 - 4/28/14

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!  Please note these items are all on the retired accessories list; so they are only available as supply lasts.



2013-2015 In Color Core'Dinations Item # 129958
Regular Price: $11.95 US/$14.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.96 US/$11.21 CAN




Large Pearl Basic Jewels Item # 125577
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN




5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria Item # 118481
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN




Naturals Designer Buttons Item # 127554
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN




Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126876
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Pacific Point 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126878
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper Item # 131390
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN




Afternoon Daydream Kit - Digital Download Item # 130861
Regular Price: $9.95 /$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Retired List is Here - Say Good-bye!


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

Details 
We're saying goodbye to hundreds of retiring products from the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Now's a great chance to contact your customers and let them know they'll need to get their favorite  retiring products before they're gone for good! ALL products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

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

Retiring Lists
  • Retiring Stamps (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)    Retired Stamps
  • Retiring Accessories (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)  Retiring Accessories

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!  Today we celebrate.  Jesus, who was crucified, is risen! This event is the basis of our faith and our hope. Because of Him, death is not the end, and life takes on new meaning.  We can change, we can start over-and we can live again with God.  This Easter, celebrate His life and discover all the is possible because of Him.




Stamp Sets: Abundant Hope, Hardwood, Life in the Forest, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirourette, Whisper White, and Prints Pack
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Pink Pirourette
Accessories: Fringe scissors, 1-3/4" circle punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" oval punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" oval punch, petite petal punch, sponge, rosette sticker

I've seen many versions of the punch out bunny wiggling into and out of the tree.  I added the little bunny from Life in the Forest to carry on the theme inside the card.  I sponged Pink Pirourette ink around the the edges of the punched out bunny parts and the greeting.  The rosette sticker is something that was given to me that I decided at the last minute to serve as it's fluffy tail.



Friday, April 18, 2014

Free Shipping


Get FREE shipping on everything (excluding expedited orders) April 21-25! The lists of retiring products will be available on April 21, so you can take advantage of free shipping by ordering all your favorites right away!

This year when the retired list comes out all retiring items will be as available that means stamps and accessories.  Be sure to get your ink refills and cardstock for the retiring 2012-2014 retiring in colors before they are gone.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Easter Baskets

I needed some quick and easy Easter baskets.  These baskets are from the Sizzix scallop envelope BigZ die (retired).  I've made them before and they hold a fair amount of candy.  I still need to decorate and fill them up.


Cardstock: Green Galore, So Saffron, and So Saffron patterned dsp
Accessories: Big Shot, scallop envelope BigZ die, sticky tape, brads

My sister says I'm a paper hoarder.  Me!  So, I'm making an effort to use up some of my retired cardstock.  I am offically out of Green Galore.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Project Life



We are so so so excited to let you know we’ve partnered with the amazing Becky Higgins to bring you the real deal—authentic Project Life products, now in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors and designs. If you’ve somehow missed the Project Life craze and are wondering what it’s all about, we’ll fill you in: it’s a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums: you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards. It’s a back-to-basics approach to documenting your life. In a nutshell, it’s all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.

You’ll be able to order a selection of Project Life products starting May 1! And with the launch of our new annual catalog on June 2, you’ll be able to buy from our complete line of Project Life products.

Here are the items you’ll be able to purchase on May 1:

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!



Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper Item # 130144
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN



Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 129383
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN



Adorning Accents Edgelits Die Item # 125595
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN



Night Of Navy 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126874
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN



Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon Item # 132982
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.71 CAN



Anywhere Glue Sticks Item # 104045
Regular Price: $3.95 US/$5.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$4.13 CAN



Outer Space Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel Item # 126938
Regular Price: $8.50 US/$10.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.38 US/$7.88 CAN



Floral District Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 127211
Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Friday, April 11, 2014

PPA 199 and Fab Friday 39

For this post, I'm combining two challenges: PPA199 color challenge and Fab Friday 39 sketch challenge.

Here are the colors:
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and here's the sketch:

I wanted a plain and simple card that I could give to anyone.  Although the color cry out "flowers", I decided that a neutral theme would make my card more versatile.

Stamp Set: Label Love
Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, So Saffron Patterned dsp and Tea for Two dsp
Ink: Calypso Coral
Accessories: Artisan Label punch, dimensionals

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Weekly Deals

Stampin' Up has announced that the retirement list will be released on Monday, April 21st.  Time to make a list of what you want before it's gone.  Once accessories are sold out they will be unavailable.  

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!




Make A Cake Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 126742
Regular Price: $11.95 US/$14.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.96 US/$11.21 CAN



Punch Pack Item # 118309
Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN



Secret Garden Framelits Dies Item # 129372
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN



Summer Starfruit 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 132980
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN



Island Indigo Baker'S Twine Item # 125575
Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN



Brights Glimmer Brads Item # 121006
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN



Gingham Standard Stampin' Around Wheel Item # 130110
Regular Price: $6.50 US/$7.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.88 US/$5.96 CAN



Recipes By Design Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 118869
Regular Price: $9.95 /$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Sunday, April 6, 2014

PPA 198 Color Challenge

This week Paper Pal Arts has a color challenge, PPA 198 color challenge.  Here are the colors that were choosen:




I typically do sketch challenges, this is my first color challenge.  I thought about spring when I designed it.


Stamp sets: Nature's Hello, Petite Petals
Cardstock: Old Olive, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White and Old Olive patterned dsp
Ink: Old Olive, Pool Party
Accessories: Big Shot, Backyard Basics framelits, Word Bubbles framelits, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Paper Doily large sizzlet, Petite Petals punch, fringe scissors, sponge

Tips:
  • Use wax paper for the large sizzlet and the paper piecing tool to remove the cut outs.
  • Use the Word Bubble framelit with sponge edges to make fun clouds
  • Use fringe scissors to create grass


Wednesday, April 2, 2014

What's On the Other Side?

Stampin' Up has beautiful designer series paper.  Sometimes it's hard to decide which side of the paper to use.  When I made my card for the PPA 197 challenge, I wondered, what would the other side look like?  Well, here's the answer:


Stamp Set: Perfect Pennants
Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla and Retro Fresh DSP
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories: Baked Brown Sugar 3/8" stretch ruffle trim