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STAMPIN’ UP! ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA! STARTS TODAY!!

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The holidays are almost upon us and Stampin' Up! is having a Holiday Sale starting today, November 23 through November 30.  For one week only, you can get amazing discounts….up to 50% off!….on over 40 products and product bundles!  Just click the "Sale" button to the right to see the products on my website or click HERE.  You can order online or you can call or email me with your order.  Note that the Ultimate Stampers Starter Bundle is only available while supplies last.  For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.  Contact me with any questions!

This sale is for YOU and for your gift-giving!  Don't forget to consult the Holiday Gift Giving Guide as well!

Have fun shopping!!


Product Offering:

Item

Description

Regular Price

Discounted Price

120280

Framed with Love Bundle

  • Framed with Love stamp set
  • Full Heart punch

$43.90

$21.95

120281

Thank You Kindly Bundle

  • Thank You Kindly stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95

120976

Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)

  • Tous mes remerciements stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95

120282

Animal Crackers Bundle

  • Animal Crackers stamp set
  • Star Designer brads

$25.90

$12.95

120283

Corduroy Button Bundle

  • Kraft Corduroy buttons
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
  • Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
  • Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$49.75

$24.88

120284

Game Night Bundle

  • Card Games stamp set
  • Game Night stamp set

$40.90

$20.45

120285

Four Square Bundle

  • Four Square stamp set
  • Scallop Square punch

$30.90

$15.45

120286

Heart to Heart Bundle

  • Love You Much stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120310

Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)

  • Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120311

Heart to Heart Bundle (French)

  • J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120287

Chipboard Letter Bundle

  • On Board Timeless Type
  • On Board Loads of Letters

$25.90

$12.95

120288

Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  • Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

$17.90

$10.74

120289

Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*

  • Best Wishes & More stamp set
  • Eight Great Greetings stamp set
  • On a Pedestal stamp set
  • Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Flower Designer brads

$127.70

$76.62

120290

Build-A-Brad Bundle

  • Calendar Alphabet stamp set
  • Pewter Build-A-Brad
  • Antique Brass Build-A-Brad

$40.85

$24.51

120291

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle

  • Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120312

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)

  • Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120292

Cheep Talk Bundle

  • Cheep Talk stamp set
  • Note cards
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons

$42.85

$25.71

120293

Sock Monkey Bundle

  • Sock Monkey stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120313

Sock Monkey Bundle (French)

  • Sing-chaussette stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120294

Alphabet Bundle

  • Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
  • Lovely Letters stamp set

$87.90

$52.74

120295

Simply Said Bundle

  • Simply Said stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120314

Simply Said Bundle (French)

  • Amitié stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120296

On Board Bundle

  • On Board So Tweet
  • On Board Batch of Blooms
  • On Board Essentials

$42.85

$25.71

120927

Christmas Décor Bundle #1

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120298

Christmas Décor Bundle #2

  • Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120299

Christmas Décor Bundle #3

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120300

For All You Do Bundle

  • For All You Do stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120315

For All You Do Bundle (French)

  • Merci pour tout stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120316

For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)

  • Por todo lo que haces stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120301

Striped Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$47.73

$33.41

120302

Bling Bundle

  • Sticky Pages
  • Sticky Cuts Sweet
  • Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
  • Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter

$43.80

$30.66

120303

Fresh-Cut Bundle

  • Fresh Cuts stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120317

Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)

  • Fraicheur exuise stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120304

Pendant Note Bundle

  • Pendant Park stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120318

Pendant Note Bundle (French)

  • Adorable parc stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120319

Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)

  • Un dia en el parque stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120305

Sporting Bundle #1

  • Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
  • Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120306

Sporting Bundle #2

  • Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120307

Sporting Bundle #3

  • Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
  • Black Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

114864

Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114863

Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

112534

5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$7.95

$5.57

112533

5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$6.95

$4.87

112081

Scallop Square punch

$15.95

$11.17

113693

Full Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

113694

Heart to Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

112091

Scallop Edge punch

$15.95

$11.17

112571

Circle Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112579

Flower Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112572

Star Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

114785

Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114786

Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$69.95

$48.97

114791

Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114792

Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$64.95

$45.47

  *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Quick and Easy Paper Christmas Ornament

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This tutorial is on Splitcoaststampers here and is pretty quick and easy to make.  Some of you might have made something larger last year, either a ball or a pumpkin, but on a smaller scale (and doubled!) you can do an ornament!  How cute would this be to hang on a gift bag as an extra little present?!  You need a hat pin from the Stampin' Up! Pretties Kit and one or more of the beads or pearls and some ribbon….plus the Designer Series Paper of your choice!  The one I used is Holiday Lounge.  You'll enjoy making it.  Just keep holding those strips of paper down on the pin so they don't go flying off!

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Unfortunately, my ornament isn't hanging on anything but you get the idea!  It's fairly small and cute!  You should be able to click on the photos and enlarge them.  The one on the right shows how the ribbon just hooks into the top of the hat pin and you can see the beads at the bottom.  You could use one less and have your ball shaped a little differently or add a pearl or a colored bead of your choice….or one at the top if you put it on first!  Have fun!


NEW My Digital Studio Downloads Are Here Today!

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Copyright Stampin' Up! 2009

As promised, Stampin' Up! has released some new downloads you can add to My Digital Studio or even buy separately without the software.  Several are Christmas ones that you will want to have for your holiday projects!  And who doesn't need another alphabet?!

Click HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website.

Click the "Shop Now" button in the upper-right corner.

Click on "Digital Crafting" in the left column.

Click on "My Digital Downloads" either in the left column or at the bottom of the page.

Click on "Newest Downloads" and there you are!!

Shop around and then let me help you with any questions!

Item # Item Name Price
118117 Berry Christmas stamp brush set $5.95
118118    Friend by Definition stamp brush set     $1.95
118119    Just Perfect Alphabet stamp brush set     $9.95
120880    Christmas Cocoa II digital kit    $9.95
120881    Write Stuff II digital kit    $9.95
120882    Icicle digital photo card kit    $3.95
120883    Merry Moments digital photo card kit $3.95

 


12×12 Scrapbook Pages

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I was asked to make a 12×12 layout to be added to a scrapbook for a retiring teacher.  I wanted to make a simple enough design for the teachers and staff to have room for lots of photos or good wishes or memorabilia.  After mulling over lots of ideas, this is what I came up with.  I used the star from Nursery Necessities (really a baby set but I have gotten lots of uses out of this set for other than baby!) and also the Star Punch.  The Big Shot Scallop Envelope in the corner will be good for one more little photo or some journaling.  The "Memories" page can either be filled with photos or good wishes or remembrances from the staff.  Again I used the Big Shot and the Billboard Alphabet to cut out the letters.

If you need any products for scrapbooking you can shop online by clicking the button in the upper right corner which will take you right to my website.  You want to be sure you are on my Stampin' Up! website when you order so you are able to receive the Hostess Rewards.  Contact me with any questions!

Christmas Tile Magnet

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Here's an oldie but goodie, although I don't think I'd ever done it this way before.  It's a tile magnet, one of the little 2"x 2" tiles that come all attached to each other in a sheet.  I'm sure I bought them at one of the home improvement stores a long time ago.  I would assume they still sell them but I don't know for sure.  They're not the super-slick ceramic ones.  To separate the tiles from the others I just used a good household scissors and then kept slicing away at the little stubs of adhesive until they weren't visible from the front.  Maybe you could use a hobby knife.

Now you could just stamp on the tile with Stazon ink, but somehow I had stamping on tissue paper in my head.

  • Cut a piece of tissue paper 1 3/4" x 1 3/4".
  • Stamp on tissue paper with Black Stazon and color in however you want.  I used a blender pen and Stampin' Write markers.  This Christmas tree is from Fun & Fast Notes.
  • Apply Versamark ink directly to the front of the time generously and then sprinkle with Glassy Glaze Enamel (#100477), dumping off excess, just like glitter.  Heat with the Heat Tool (#100005) to melt Glassy Glaze.  This seemed to take awhile for the Heat Tool to get hot enough and probably because the tile is a little cool but you will see when the Glassy Glaze really melts completely.
  • Very carefully apply your stamped tissue paper piece to the top of the tile. Don't burn your fingers!  I pressed it down a little harder with a wadded up paper napkin.
  • Apply Versamark ink directly to the tile again and repeat with Glassy Glaze and heat.
  • Do that one more time!
  • Attach a strong little magnet to the back of the time.

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You can barely see the bit of shine from the glaze on the top of the tile, but it is there.  You could even wrap a piece of grosgrain ribbon all around the sides of the tile if you wanted.

Have fun stamping, and if you have any questions about this project just contact me!

Holiday Christmas Ornament

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I've been wanting to try using the Icicle Rub-Ons (#116804) in the Holiday Mini on a clear glass Christmas ornament.  Then as I was reading the December 2009 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine I saw this cute idea!  Just stick some greenery and berries into a clear ornament and add a ribbon and greeting!  I also added the Icicle Rub-Ons and just cut off some greenery and berries I already had in my Christmas decorations.  I decided to sprinkle a little White Chunky Essentials Glitter (#108797) in the bottom for a snowy look!  The greeting is from Berry Christmas (#116509)  Fun and easy project for your Christmas decorating!

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Turkey Thanksgiving Card

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With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, I fear we almost forget to think about Thanksgiving.  So today I got my creative mind back on Thanksgiving and wanted to use this cute little turkey, "Gobble Gobble" available now in the Holiday Mini (page 31) #116535.  You'll be pleased to know it is one of the "Under $10" stamps!  Here is the card I made!

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My card base is Soft Suede, 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".

Autumn Traditions DSP layered on Ruby Red card stock.

Gobble Gobble Turkey stamped on Very Vanilla and layered on More Mustard and Always Artichoke.

Ribbon Very Vanilla Taffeta.

 

Coloring Chipboard Letters

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Sometimes the chipboard letters are good to use the natural way they come, but sometimes you want to color them.  One way to do that is to use a Craft Ink Stampin' Spot.  You could use a sponge dauber, but I like to just use the direct method where I apply the ink directly from the Stampin' Spot to the chipboard.  Just turn the spot upside down and pounce it on the chipboard piece.  You could also use the Classic  Ink Stampin' Spot but it might be a little lighter in color.

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You can order a set of 12 Stampin' Spots in each of the color families in either the Classic or Craft ink (see catalog pages 156-7).  Stampin' Spots are about 1" x 1" in size and are handy for carrying to crops or stamping events or a less expensive way to own all the colors in a family.  The majority of the time I think anyone would prefer the full-size ink pads, but the spots have their uses!  Let me know if you have any questions about the Stampin' Spots!

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Don't forget about the Stampin' Up! Holiday Gift Guide!  So many ideas for the people in your life:  Kids, Teens, Card Makers, Scrapbookers, Neighbors!  There are stocking stuffers and products to use for presenting your gifts or personalizing them.  Be sure to check out the Holiday Gift-Giving Guide today!  You can contact me with your order or order online at your convenience RIGHT HERE.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button in the upper-right corner of that page.

And for every $50 you spend from the Holiday Gift Guide, you can choose a FREE Decor Element (up to a $16.95 value) from THIS BROCHURE.  Then you have an extra gift to give away…..or keep it for yourself!  I won't tell!

Christmas Scrapbook Pages

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I loved the look of the projects in the Holiday Mini for the stamp set Yuletide Christmas. Here are some scrapbook pages you can create using this stamp set as well as the beautiful Medallion stamp.

The first one is a 6×6 page, which, in a workshop, I like to have people make as a card from a 6" x 12" card base.  Then they can add photos and send or give to someone as a card, or it can be cut apart and you have two 6×6 layouts.  Or they can even be framed!

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Then if you wanted to add one of these pages to make an 8.5" x 11" page, it could look like this:

Xmas8x11SB 

And of course if you wanted to make a 12" x 12" page, you could design it like this:

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It's not too early to start designing some scrapbook pages for your Christmas album now and then after the holidays, all you have to do is add the photos!

If you're ready to order some of the many scrapbook supplies Stampin' Up! offers, just click my Shop Online button or click HERE.

Christmas Top Note Card

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Here's a fun card we made at a recent workshop.  The card base is Real Red and I'm sure you recognize the Top Note Die made with the Big Shot.  I stamped the Top Note layer with Old Olive little images in the Delightful Decorations set and  stamped and punched out the ornaments with the fabulous new Ornament Punch in the Holiday Mini.  I just used a little bit of Gold Cord on the ornaments for a hook and popped them up with Dimensionals.

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Don't think that after Christmas you will have to put away the Ornament Punch because it is out of season either!!  Some creative gals have used it to make vases or fish (sideways) and other things!  Amazing!

If you would like to purchase any of the product used in this card, please email me or use the Shop Online button!

Veterans Day 2009

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Soldier 

This is a swap card I received at the Stampin' Up! Convention this summer, made by Julia G. from California.  I thought it would be perfect to showcase today on Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor military veterans.

This card uses the stamp set Courage for the main image, the set Service & Sacrifice for the sentiment, and in the background on the Brilliant Blue the wheel Hero.  You can find all of these stamps on page 67 of the Idea Book & Catalog.

You can read all about Veterans Day by clicking HERE.

Robot Gift Card

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It's been awhile since I have used this template…usually I think people put a tea bag or a chocolate candy in the little pocket.  But since I needed a quick birthday gift for a young teenage boy, I thought it would be fine to hold cash!  I thought of my Lots of Bots stamp set, a good one for boys, and stamped that image for the front.  After I had it all colored in and mounted on Brushed Silver card stock, I thought it needed a little more silver…..and since I am apparently into silver glitter these days, why not a little silver glitter, Chunky Essentials, for the robot!  I just applied a thin line of Tombow Multi Glue around the edge and sprinkled on the glitter.  I think it looks kind of jazzy now!  The Designer Paper I used is the retired Jersey Shore, a good set of colors for a boy.  You could also use any color of card stock and perhaps embellish it with some designer paper.  Lots of opportunity for creativity in this easy project!  Email me if you want more information or ideas!

RobotMichael 

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A Pottery Barn Look-a-Like

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While shopping at Pottery Barn, I saw some monogram ornaments with silver glitter and I thought…"I could make that!"  So I went home, found a round coaster (or I could have used chipboard), covered the back of the coaster (that was printed) with Stampin' Up! Specialty Night and Day Designer Paper.  The Pottery Barn monogram was larger, but I stamped my initial with the Lovely Letters Alphabet, an alphabet I just love.  After applying the Tombow Multi Glue around the edge of the front (and then the back later) I adhered the Silver Chunky Essentials Glitter.  Wouldn't this be a quick and easy gift or tag on a gift for someone?!

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Serene Snowflakes Peppermint Patty

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Always love these quick and easy Peppermint Patties made with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch and the ever-popular Scallop Circle Punch!  Stamp a Serene Snowflake (in the Holiday Mini) on Whisper White with Bashful Blue ink.  Punch out with the Circle Punch.  Punch two Bashful Blue Scallop Circles for the top and bottom of the Peppermint Patty.  Adhere the snowflake to one Scallop Circle.  Attach to the candy with Mini Glue Dots.  Cute!!

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