On Its Way Simply Sent Card Kit

Here are 10 reasons to add the new On Its Way Simply Sent Stampin’ Up! Card Kit to your next order:

1. Quick
2. Easy
3. No Adhesive Required
4. Craft on the go 
5. All Occasion
6. No Mess
7. No scraps to store
8. Cost Effective
9. Quality
10. Handy (keep on hand for card emergencies

I recently took a few supplies with me to the local pool to create these cards.  I loved how I was able to sit poolside with the kit, one ink pad (I chose Smoky Slate) and one greeting set (Sassy Salutations) while my kids swam.

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New Online Class -- What To Washi

Our next online class-What to Washi-is now available. Offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom, this class includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there, including written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects. 

What to Washi Class:  item 134742
Price:  $14.95

The following topics are covered in the class:

. The Washi Basics
. Washi-The Next Step
. Above and Beyond
. Sharing Washi with Others
. Memory Keeping
. Storage
. Only the Beginning. . .

And wait, there's more! This class is also being offered as part of the What to Washi Bundle. When you order the bundle you receive four packages of Washi Tape; each packages contains three coordinating rolls of Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Washi Tape for a total of 12 rolls. And when you order the What to Washi Bundle, you'll be the first to receive our Season of Style and Witches Brew Washi Tape packages; they aren't available to individual purchase until August 1! 

What to Washi Bundle:  item 134743
Price:  $36.95


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June 2013 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Here's a link to a quick video on the June Paper Pumpkin Kit.


http://youtu.be/uG8aaRIO7VY

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New Color Markers Available Individually

In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, we offer the Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, we've sweetened the deal. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130034	$28.95	Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder
131899	$3.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker
131265	$3.50	Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker
131902	$3.50	Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker
131901	$3.50	Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker
131905	$3.50	Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
131266	$3.50	Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
131904	$3.50	Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker
131898	$3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker
131900	$3.50	Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker
131903	$3.50	Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

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Best of Greetings

Item 133485

Happy 25th anniversary to Stampin' Up!  Every month during 2013, they're releasing some all-time-favorites with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set.  You never have to be at a loss for the right words with this set, you have the perfect saying for almost any occasion! -- the Best of Greetings set!  (Note: Clear-Mount Blocks B, C, and G needed for this set. )

While Stampin' Up! is releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

Reminder: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, Stampin' Up! is including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set.  Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!  Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

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25th Anniversary RemARKable Blog Tour - Best of Brides & Babies

Welcome to the RemARKable 25 Years with Stampin' Up! Blog Tour!  This month the RemARKables are showcasing May's theme "Best of Brides & Babies." You may have arrived here from Jackie Bottomley's blog.  She creates some great projects every time. I'm never disappointed!

I have to admit, I am so happy that Blushing Bride is now one of the core colors.  I missed it a lot!  For today, I made two versions of the same card.  Here's the first one:

And here's the stepped up version:

 
The differences are that I used the new Beautifully Baroque textured impressions embossing folder, silver glimmer paper, and some dazzling details. It also has a different punched flower with pearls instead of rhinestones.

Next up on the RemARKable Blog Tour is Tamra Davis. You can click on the image below or go to www.thecardladies.com to see what goodies she has created for you.

Here is a list of all the participants in case you get lost or want to check back:

Nancy Amato
Melissa Bolinger 
Jackie Bottomley 
You are here!
Tamra Davis
Sherri Eddleblute
Lynn Embrey 
Kathy Hamrick 
Crystal Kondo
Deb Lehigh
Anne Matasci
Robin Merriman

Andi Potler 
Michele Reynolds
Sharon Tisdale

Janet Wakeland

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Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe

This cheesecake recipe has been in our family ever since I can remember.  In talking with my mom, she said she copied the recipe from a TV talk show when I was a baby (think black and white!)  If you search the Internet for cherry cheesecake recipes, you'll find that many of them call for a vanilla wafer at the bottom or less commonly a graham cracker crust.  The cheesecakes my mom makes have no crust at all (Less carbs, right?). And in between the layer of cheesecake and cherries, there is a luscious layer of sweetened sour cream. I could find no recipe exactly like my mom's.

Cherry Cheesecakes
Makes about 30 standard muffin-sized cheesecakes

3 8-ounce packages of cream cheese
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
1T vanilla

1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 t vanilla

1 can cherry pie filling

In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 5 eggs, and 1T vanilla using an electric mixer.  Fill muffin liners about half full with the cream cheese mixture and bake at 300 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until set (less time if using dark muffin tins).

After the cheesecakes have cooled, combine one pint of sour cream with 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla (my mom uses 1/4 cup sugar in hers).  Top each cheesecake with a heaping tablespoon of the sour cream mixture.  Top the sour cream mixture with about a few tablespoons of cherry pie filling.  (You may have some leftover pie filling.)  Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

This is a Google photo.  The real cheesecakes disappeared too quickly to take a photo.

About half-way through my New Catalog Extravaganza, I noticed my son getting the second platter of cheesecakes out of the fridge.  My first thought was, "He is going to eat them all!!!"  Then I looked down at the first platter and saw that it was empty; he was simply replenishing the supply for my guests.  What a good boy!


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Catalog Extravaganza Make-n-Take

About two weeks ago I held my New Catalog Extravaganza.  Everyone who attended had a great time (or they faked it really well!).  The food was great, too.  My friend Sue Trout catered it and my mom baked mini cherry cheesecakes.  (See the recipe in tomorrow's post.)



Today I'm sharing the make-n-take that we created at this event.

That strip of Strawberry Slush didn't sit still for the photo.  She's crooked!

Nothing too fancy about this card except that I punched an extra Daffodil Delight Artisan Label, cut it in half, then layered it under the stamped image.  A few of my ladies commented that they forgot about employing that easy technique.  We all need reminders now and then!

I could imagine using this card layout for other types of cards.   A few of my customers needed a baby card, so they used the "cutest baby ever" stamp with a different designer series paper to make a really cute card.  I'll try to find a photo of that card soon.

Stamps: Label Love
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Island Indigo
Accessories: Big Shot, Modern Mosaic embossing folder, Artisan Label punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

The UPS man delivered the orders from my New Catalog Extravaganza event yesterday. I am knee-deep sorting the orders now!

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RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour - Mosaic Madness!

Welcome to the RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour.  This month some of our most talented RemARKable teammates are showing you many different ways to use the Mosaic Madness stamp set from the newly released Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  This stamp set was available last month in a product bundle to select demonstrators for free (or at a discount for others) for their sales/recruiting achievements.  What a better time to show off this new set!

Clear Mount $18.95 (item 130249) Wood Mount $26.95 (item 130246)

I've created a few different cards for this blog hop.  Here's my first one:

This card uses the Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper along with the Really Good Greetings stamp set paired with the Artisan punch.

Again, I used the Really Good Greetings set with this card.  I just can't get enough of Island Indigo!

This card uses the Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper and several different punches.  I love how the Mosaic Punch layers with the Postage Punch.

...Next up on the RemARKable Blog Tour is Tamra Davis.  Click on the image below to get to her blog or copy and paste her blog address into your browser (www.thecardladies.com):

Here's a list of all participants in case you've missed something:

Nancy Amato
Melissa Bolinger
Jackie Bottomley
Susan Carlson - You are here!

Tamra Davis  
Connie Deibler
Becky Evans 

Crystal Kondo
Deb Lehigh
Debbie Lever
Anne Matasci
Robin Merriman
Maria Pane
Andi Potler
Michele Reynolds 
Janet Wakeland 

Stay tuned for an upcoming post when I'll be sharing with you some Christmas ideas using the Mosaic Madness stamp set : )

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New Photopolymer Stamp Set - Wanderlust

Stampin' Up! released a new photopolymer stamp set called Wanderlust.  It is a perfect set for travelers and those wishing to travel.  Make sure to get it for capturing your summer trip memories or to send post-cards to loved ones.

Item: 133451

June: Wanderlust

May: Show and Tell Sets 1 & 2
April: Bombs Away Birthday
March:  Designer Type

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New Catalog is Live -- And a New Greetings Promotion!!

The moment you've been waiting for --- > The Stampin' Up! annual catalog is now live!!!  You can view it online as a PDF or a flipbook (turn on your sound and listen to the pages turn!).  When you're ready, click the above image of the catalog to get to my online store and start shopping!

Also, Stampin' Up! announced a new promotion.  They're offering 25% off three of their most popular greeting sets.  This promotion runs until June 30th.

• $21.71 $28.95 Petite Pairs Wood-#128706 
• $15.71 $20.95 Petite Pairs Clear-#122497 

• $17.96 $23.95 Sassy Salutations Wood-#132070 
• $13.46 $17.95 Sassy Salutations Clear-#126707 

• $14.96 $19.95Sweet Essentials Wood-#132085
• $11.21 $14.95 Sweet Essentials Clear-#126457

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