New Weekly Deals and a Card

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I love the Weekly Deals that Stampin' Up has. Remember that they change every Tuesday and prices are good for one week while supplies last. These newest deals will be good through Monday, August 11th.  One of the Decorative Design embossing folders in this weeks deals was used in the card that follows. You can see and order these specials here.

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One of my convention swaps inspired this card. I made a few changes to the design and this is what I created. The white embossed piece of cardstock is done using the Decorative Design Embossing Folder which is on sale this week. There is a coordinating Framelit however because I embossed my paper first it didn't line up with the Framelit so I had to hand cut the bottom scallop. Note to self: Next time, cut first, then emboss. The front flap of the card has the top 2" cut off and a half circle punched out. Then take that punched piece and attach to the inside white piece of cardstock above the punched out area. Love this effect.

Blue Butterfly

Stamps: Papillion Potpourri (butterfly), Pictogram Punches (flowers), Wetlands (sentiment)

Ink: Pacific Point

Paper: Pacific Point, White

Misc: Decorative Details Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Elegant Butterfly Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestones,

Ribbon is Retired

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Holiday Catalog Sneak Peak

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The new Holiday Catalog will be out soon so I thought I would give you a sneak peak. Ordering will begin August 28th so be on the lookout for your copy either through the mail, online, or directly from me.

2014-stampin-up-holiday-catalog-coverAnd here are a few goodies:

Santa stamp

Notice the star confetti? There is a new punch in the catalog that punches out oodles of little stars. It is definitely on my list of things to buy.

There are many new stamp sets with matching framelits, perfect for those who don't like to cut things out or for those very intricut images.

santa-tag-with-mustache-die

wreath

Be watching for a special class to make this Halloween Wreath. And at convention we were shown an alternate way to put it together which leaves you with a smaller focal point and extra pieces to create some cards or other items.

Halloween WreathT

he kit even includes the materials to put together this big jeweled spider to attach to the wreath. Look closely ….

Spider
There are so many wonderful things in this catalog for all of the fall holidays. One of my favorites is a new fall leaf stamp set and beautiful Designer Series Paper. But I neglected to get a photo of those so you will just have to wait until you get your catalog. If you would like a copy of the catalog and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator let me know. I would be happy to send you one.

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If you don’t own a BIG SHOT now is the time to order a one! I use my big shot in almost every card I make either to emboss or to die cut. And die cutting is so easy with Stampin' Up Framelits.

Now through Aug. 31st, you can get any of the 5 stamp sets listed below AND Framelits FREE!!!  But…. there are actually two ways you can take advantage of this new promotion this month.

If you purchase a Big Shot you get one FREE bundle!  See choices below.
If you already own a Big Shot you can get one of these bundles at 15% off.

Big Shot

BS Stamps

Have a Blessed Sunday,

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Do You Zentangle?

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At convention one of the presenters, Lydia Feidler, showed us samples of Zentangle. I had never heard of it and was anxious to try it.  I discovered it really is easy and such fun. So what is Zentangle? It is a way to create beautiful images by drawing structured, repetitive patterns. Stampin' Up's  Blended Bloom flower is perfect for doing this because of all of the different petals.

Zentangle Collage

It does take a little time to fill in the petals with different patterns like the one on the top right. But the other two patterns are actually quite quick. Here are the cards I did:

My zentangleMy zentangle inside

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My zentangle 2

I stamped my image using Momento Black Ink and filled in the petals with a fine point black marker. The Designer Series Paperp is Back to Black.  I did an internet search and found oodles of images and patterns that could be used.

zentagle patterns 2zintangle patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Half Off Paper Pumpkin

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PP half off

Check out this video of the July Kit. Each month I love getting my Paper Pumpkin surprise package.

Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print

  • For new subscribers only.
  • Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
  • Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
  • You and your customers need to visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join.  Please use me as your Demonstrator! 
  • Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up. 
  • New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

Convention Video

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At the end of convention they always show a video of some of the highlights. Thought you might enjoy seeing it. Look for the 3 women waving in pink shirts and Micky Mouse ears. That's some of Catherine's downline and part of our group that went from here. It was fun to see that they were video stars.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the day.

 

 

Convention Highlights

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I have been home a few days from Salt Lake City and Stampin' Up's annual convention which they now call Inspire, Create, Share. The day before I left my laptop computer died. I could not get it to open so yesterday I went to the Apple store and they spent some time working with it only to discover the hard drive was gone … dead. So after I recovered the initial shock of knowing all of my photos and everything else were gone too I bought a new laptop, the MacBook Air. I do all of my computing on a laptop. The new one is so wonderful. Light weight and doesn't get warm on my lap. So I am back in business and wanted to share a few photos from last week.

convention calm before storm

This is the calm before the storm hit the hallways.

convention crowdAnd waiting for the doors to open … almost 4000 demonstrators!

The first opening session of course begins with Shelli Gardner, CEO and Confounder of Stampin' Up! She was announced not only with thundering applause, but with fireworks. And right off the bat she had an all attendee give-away. We all received a free stamp set. Woo Hoo!

convention fireworks

convention 321 groupThere were several of the demonstrators from Catherine Harwood's 321 Stamp Group who attended this year. Catherine is not only my upline, but a good friend and my traveling companion and roommate. Her encouragement was huge in my striving to earn a Stampin' Up incentive trip. And I did! I am so excited to be going to Washington DC in September. Earning an incentive trips is one of the awards I received.

DC PhotoAlong with the award it entitled me to have access to the Recognition Room during convention. This is a special perk for demonstrators who have achieved a special status. The room was filled with comphy sofas and chairs for relaxing and there was a never ending supply of sodas and chocolates. The room was all lit up with neon.

recognition room

And the best part was the photo op booth. Thankfully, Catherine and I did our photos the first day when there were only a couple of people in line ahead of us. Any time after that the line was quite long.

Awards

There are always great classes and presentations during convention along with new products to see and try. We received our copy of the upcoming Holiday catalog let me just say it is the best! My bank account is in big trouble there is so much I want. That catalog will be out in August with ordering available on the 28th. Here is a sneak peak:

xmas houses

Gotta have it!

Display boards are always a favorite at convention. They are filled with such wonderful cards from other demonstrators.

display board
There were a couple of more all attendee give-aways and there is always prize patrol during any Stampin' Up event. Every person has a particular color band and if that color is announced you receive something free. My color was not ever called however several of the demonstrators in our group did win something from the prize patrol.

After the Awards night there was a party with a Western theme. I didn't get any photos from this and I'm sorry I didn't. It was a fun night complete with a band, line dancing, and even a mechanical bull. It was fun just watching those crazy enough to try holding on, which wasn't long. And of course food … nachos, popcorn, ice cream, and more.

It was a fun filled four days and I am excited about many of the new products that will be coming out. I also have some ideas for some special classes so be watching for those.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by,

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Lemonade Gift Set

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Last week I got the nicest surprise in the mail from my friend Judy Shapley, who recently signed up as a demonstrator. Judy lives here in Florida during the winter months and then heads back up north during the summer. She does beautiful machine embroidery and made some coasters along with a card to match and then went one step more and stamped the box she put the coasters in. I'm not sure if machine embroidery is the right terminology for this. I hope I am at least close if not correct. Isn't this just the best gift!

judys gift
I have to say that years ago I did a version of a glass of lemonade card and it doesn't even compare to hers. I just love it! Thanks again Judy.

judys card