Check out Stampin' Up!'s Newly Redesigned Web Page Design

Hey!  Stampin' Up! just redesigned its customer web page.  Check it out here.

For all of your stamping supplies visit my page by going directly here.

I'm at the Victorian Christmas Bazaar all day today.  I'm offering free shipping for orders placed during the Bazaar.  Stop by and say, "Hi!"

Happy Stamping!

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A Funny Video to Share

Check out this cool video Stampin' Up! created to showcase the new holiday packaging special.  You can read more about it here.

Go directly to my blog to view the video. 

I'll be at the Victorian Christmas Bazaar at the K of C in Oil City tomorrow from 10 am till 4 pm.  I'm offering free shipping for orders placed that day -- in person or online through my web site.

Thanks for stopping by!


Happy Stamping!

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All the Cuteness...

A while ago, the folks at the Stampin' Up!'s home office told us they had a new special in the works.  So cool!  Check it out---->>

From today, November 29th through January 2nd

you can order these adorable packaging bundles at a 20% discount:
 

Petite Treats Bundle – #132770  $13.50 ($16.85 value)

• Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3″ x 5″ x 1-1/2″)
• Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
• Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

Trimmings & Tags Bundle – #132769  $13.50 (16.85 value)

• Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5″ x 3″ x 11-1/2″)
• Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2″ x 3-1/8″)
• Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Happy Bagging! 

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Online Extravaganza Coming to an End!!!

Please remember to take advantage of the last days of Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza.  The great deals you won't want to miss out on are right here:

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

You can visit the Online Store to see all discounted products or view this PDF.

The Fine Print

• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent--awesome!
• There's no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won't get the discount--bummer. 
• You can buy additional products from any of our catalogs on the same order.

Happy Shopping/Stamping!

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Textures Boutique Sells Out, But More to Come!

Remember my post a few days ago about the Textures Boutique Embossing Machine?



Well, Stampin' Up! only had 4,000 in stock and they went like hot cakes!  So, they're ordering 4,000 more from Sizzix and will have them available again soon.

Don't forget that the Online Extravaganza is going full-speed.  Check out the great items Stampin' Up!'s got on sale for a limited time:

And remember to check out the Clearance Rack while you're there!

Happy Embossing and Shopping!

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A Special Drawing from Clarice

Clarice drew a unicorn last night.  She was so excited about her creation that she wanted me to post it on my blog.  Here it is:

Pretty good drawing for an almost five year-old.  I think the part of the hind section is supposed to be a rainbow.

Addendum: Dide said that she helped Clarice draw the unicorn.  So I should give her credit, too!

Happy Stamping!

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Not Ready for the Big Shot? Here's an Affordable Option

Due to Stampin' Up!s partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine.  The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut.

Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders. Texture Boutique Bundle  - Item 132700 $39.95 (a $45.85 value) Includes: Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive Texture Boutique Embossing Machine - Item 132657 $29.95 Includes: Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

 Click here to watch a video

These things are so cute!  I need one for each room in the house!!!

Happy Embossing!

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Online Extravaganza is Coming!!!

Woot!!!  The Online Extravaganza is Stampin' Up!'s biggest online sale of the year and it starts on Monday and ends at 11:50 pm MT on November 28th.

During these 10 days you can get incredible discounts ... up to 50% off some of your favorite products!

In addition, there will be three products  on sale for 24 hours only -- on both the first and last days of the sale:

Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

You can visit the Online Store to see all discounted products or view this PDF.

The Fine Print

• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent--awesome!
• There's no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won't get the discount--bummer. 
• You can buy additional products from any of our catalogs on the same order.

Happy Shopping/Stamping!

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Nacho Average Challenge #20

I was in need of some Thank-You cards, so I decided to take the Nacho Average Challenge #20. 

Here's what I came up with:

The designer paper in the background is from Comfort Cafe.

Here's a peek of the inside.

I got this stamp set for free from Stampin' Up! and this is the first time I used it.  Hope you like the card.

Stamps: Flowering Flourishes, Fabulous Phrases (a little alliteration there!)
Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Twitterpated designer series paper
Ink: Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Small Oval punch, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

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Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza is Coming!!!

From November 19th through the 28th some great deals are coming your way!!!  Click on the photo below to see all the details including some 24-hour only specials.  You can place your orders online here or contact me.

Happy Shopping!

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RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour

Welcome to the RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour.  This month we're featuring projects using the stamp set Winter Memories.  You may have arrived here from Jackie Bottomley's blog.  Didn't she do a nice job!!!

Onto my project.  After contemplating the many ways I could use the Winter Memories stamp set, here is what I came up with:

Does the layout look a bit familiar to you?   If so, it's because I partially modeled my card from the Frosty Friends sample found in the 2012 Holiday Mini catalog.  I started by stamping with StazOn ink on watercolor paper.  Then I colored the images with various Stampin' Write markers and blended them using my blender pen.  Then I cut the watercolor paper using my Big Shot and the largest shape from the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

But it doesn't stop there!  Do you see how I matted the focal image with another Apothecary Accents shape?  I achieved this look by cutting the watercolor paper a second time trimming it down a bit -- like this:

The Cherry Cobbler mat is the original framelit size.  Pretty cool, eh!  Oh, for added detail I used the Essential Paper-Piercing Pack to add punched holes inside the Cherry Cobbler card stock.

I'd love to hear from my readers what you think about this project. 

Stamps: Winter Memories
Paper: Watercolor Paper, Regals Designer Series Paper Stacks, Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party
Ink: StazOn Jet Black; Stampin' Write Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Blush Blossom, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Delicate Designs embossing folder, Paper-Piercing Tool, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Pennant Builder punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Next up on the Tour is Deb Currier.  Click the icon below to follow the link to her blog:

If you get lost on the tour, here is a list of all participants:

Nancy Amato http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/missybolinger/blog
Jackie Bottomley http://jackiebottomley.blogspot.com/

Susan Carlson http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Debra Currier http://artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/

Tamra Davis www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler www.conniestamps.com
Marilyn Dollar www.madmoonstamping.com
Becky Evans www.alwayshappystampin.com

Crystal Kondo  www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh http://thestampinhut.typepad.com/
Anne Matasci -www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Maria Pane  http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com

Jeannette Swain http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com/

Happy Stamping!

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A Quick Fall Card Using Faux Tearing

Here's a quick card that I made a few days ago featuring the Faux Tearing technique. 

The card base is a bit smaller than average size - 4" x 11" folded at 5 1/2."  It was leftover from one of my fall stamp camps.  I'm going to add this card to my "stash" and add the appropriate sentiment when I need it.

This card reminds me that we've still got leaves to rake. One of our maple trees is still hanging onto half of its leaves!

Remember to come back tomorrow to take the RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour.

Stamps:  French Foliage
Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy Stamping!

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My Stampin' Up! Campaign Promise

First of all, I hope all of you got out to the poll and exercised your right to vote.  (There!  That's out of the way!)

If you need some inspiration for your Christmas cards, stay tuned!  On November 11th, some of Janet Wakeland's RemARKable Stampers will be hosting a Blog Tour of a really cute Christmas stamp set featured in the Holiday Mini. 

Here's my personal Stampin' Up! campaign promise:  

If you bought supplies, but don't know where to start; if you're like some and haven't used the stamp set you purchased last year; or if you're just plain stuck on coming up with an idea for your Christmas cards, please contact me!  I'll be more than happy to assist you in your endeavors.  In fact, if you buy all your supplies from me, I will help you design a card and even cut all the card stock you need to get the job done.  Plain and simple.

Happy Stamping!

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The All-New Stampin' Trimmer

 Stampin' Up! has finally made available its new Stampin' Trimmer!  Here are all the features:

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements. 
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch. 
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 126889; $29.95

Here's a video from Brian at the Home Office showing you all the great reasons to get your very own Stampin' Trimmer (open my blog in your browser to view the video):


Happy Trimming!

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