Friday, September 30, 2016

SPECIALS--LIMITED TIME: CHECK THE DATES FOR EACH ONE

Right now is an amazing time in Stampin' Up!  We have three great specials to check out.



In celebration of World Card Making Day, from October 1-5, you can save up to 25% on card making essentials that can be used to share your love all year long!  Do you remember the last time you received a card in the mail? In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it. Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life. With World Card Making Day coming up on October 1, celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!).


The following products are being discounted:


ITEM      DESCRIPTION                                  DISCOUNT     SALE PRICE
141413  2016-2018 In Color Card Stock             15%                 $ 6.80
141697  2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper     25%                    8.25
141698  2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper     25%                    8.25
133774  Envelope Punch Board                          25%                  15.00
141651  Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit          25%                   20.25
129027  Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill--
               Buy a Fast Fuse Adhesive
               (item 129026) and get the Refill for
               FREE!                                                 $7.50 value          FREE             








To take advantage of this Buy One, Get One Free offer, you must sign up by October 10, 2016.  You pay for October Paper Pumpkin Kit and receive the November 2016 Kit for free.  This is the very first time this offer has been available.  Click on this link https://www.paperpumpkin.com/ and order today!






From October 1 through 31 , you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper. This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalog and the recently released holiday catalog (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks).  Don't miss out on this chance to stock up!  Click on Shop Online link above to place your order.




Monday, September 26, 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016 CARD CLASS

Well, we survived our daughter's wedding on September 17, 2016.  The bride was beautiful, the groom handsome, and everything went off without a hitch--at least nothing that spoiled the day/night.  Maybe I'll post a photo when the photographer delivers them.

But I'm not here to talk about the wedding--I want to share the projects we completed in my September 2016 card classes.


NOTE:  All cards are made with Stampin' Up!© products.


Card 1:  This card was inspired by a video by Dawn Griffith.  Here is the You Tube link to her video.  For my card, I used Summer Silhouettes and Designer Tin of Cards stamp sets; Sweet Sugarplum and Whisper White card stock, Sweet Sugarplum In-Color Designer Series Paper Stack, and Basic Black Archival, Cucumber Crush, Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugarplum stamp pads.  After all was said and done, I think a bit of Wink of Stella or a little 'bling' would have pumped this card up--never stop seeking to improve.





Card 2:  This card was cased and I apologize I did not take note of the person's name.  I used Jar of Love stamp set, Everyday Jars framelits dies, Soft Suede and Whisper White card stock, and Crumb Cake, Elegant Eggplant, and Wisteria Wonder stamp pads.  A few dimensionals made some of the little flowers pop!



 CARD 3:  This card is one of my favorite styles, with a little twist.  You stamp all three white card stock layers by placing them in a stack (arranged in the layers you desire for the final card).  Stamp images all at once then place a colored layer behind each one.  Somehow this card style always looks great, no matter what stamp set or sizes of layers are used.  The stamp set used is Remarkable You.  Whisper White and Coastal Cabana (retired) card stock and a little Coastal Cabana baker's twine pulled this card altogether.





3-D Project:  Last, but not least, is a Post-It Note cover with a mini gel pen.  I used Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight card stock and finished it off with a Metal Rimmed Pearl.







JOIN IN ON THE FUN

If you are local to the Greater Sacramento area and interested in joining the Come Stamp With Me classes, just leave a comment and I will add you to the mailing list. If you are not local and would like to purchase a kit to complete on your own, just leave a comment about that instead.



Friday, September 9, 2016

Swaps and Big Birthdays!

Each month I participate in a card swap.  This month's theme was Christmas.  The dove is actually from the stamp set, Strength and Prayers  and the sentiment is from Flurry of Wishes.  Here is my card



I've also just celebrated two 21st birthdays--one with my granddaughter, Myranda Paige and the other with my grandson's girlfriend, Allie.  Here are the cards I created:

 


The only thing these two cards have in common are red and black.  I really wanted them to be different--custom made for each of recipient
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