by Susan Itell | Jan 15, 2014 | Things you just have to buy! |
Have you ever felt this way? My Mom always said that you are always far better ahead to admit that you made a mistake! Well….part of this post is a perception of something that I am changing my thought process! The below cartoon pretty well sums it up!
Last year at Leadership Convention, they launched the Paper Pumpkin Program…we were all given the "intro" kit and until last night….it remained unopened in my closet!
Yep – I am confessing that I have had this set for over a year and it has sat there in its box until last night…The inspiration I saw 1st hand at Leadership this year….NOW my opinion has changed!
Now hopefully by now you know me well enough in the fact that I am a straight shooter and I would not "steer you wrong"! By nature, I love creating my own works of art and I think that this is the primary reason that I never "bought into the Paper Pumpkin" concept!
Well…the confession of an honest stamper and demonstrator….I have changed my mind! I will admit, that the reviews that I have read over the past year have been not the best and you know what??? Stampin' Up! listened!
Here is the started kit ( the 1st one you'll get for $19.95)
Last week I had the opportunity to preview the Paper Pumpkin Kits for Jan, Feb and March and I was saying a big WOOT-WOOT when I saw them! WHY???? Easy-peasy….as they (Stampin' Up!) has listened to feedback and have made significant changes!
SOOOOO….here's the scoop…I totally encourage YOU to sign up for this program….WHY? – Well 1st…you have already heard me say that I believe in it and I think we know each other well enough now…..2nd – you will not be disappointed….and if it is something that you do not like…I will buy the kit back from you and you can cancel getting anymore kits…you have nothing to loose!
Here are the nuts and bolts of the facts!
- Click here and you will see the Paper Pumpkin Website and see what the introduction kit contains! Each and every month you will be shipped a new kit of fun right to your door and it is $19.95 a month and the best part is that you can "skip a month" if you want….or you can "cancel" at and time!
- The "magical" date of every month is the 10th – This is the day that you can either decide that you want to "skip a month or cancel" and if not – you will be automatically shipped your special surprise!
- When you sign up for the Paper Pumkpin, please use my name, Susan Itell as your demonstrator!
At the beginning, you will get the starter kit…these are some things I whipped up using the 2 stamps that are in the kit…The "intro" kit comes with the supplies to make 4 of the cards that you see I made….but remember – you will be getting (2) stamps..a mini stamp pad….and a clear block….
All of this in itself is worth the $19.95!!!
Last we, I had a great "heart to heart " with the Stampin' Up! employee that was there…(I was waiting for a friend as she was oober excited to see what was new)…and I was ya-da-ya-da etc….when the employee asked me why I did not use the Paper Pumpkins, it was easy – I said – that I like coming up with my own creations plus I have heard some not so positive feedback!
She took me behind a screen - (as believe it or not, there are many SUD that do not want to see what is next coming next month) and when I saw Jan, Feb and March – I was WOWED!!!!
Now Jan. was great….and February was Super…..and March is WOWZERS!!!! So this is the end scoop! Please order your Paper Pumpkin today to get going…..and please use me as your demonstrator….you will receive this started kit as shown above for February and then your first month will begin with the BINGO-BANGO month of March!
Now…because I am able to order these as a "cash and carry" item….(I am going to "stock up" for February's offering as it is oober cute and it is great for gifts)….and for every person that signs up with me….I am going to order that amount for February (as I know you are going to LOVE it)
I will privately show you the kit once it comes out and if you want it – I will ship it to you for free and you would simply just owe me the kit price! If you do not like it when I email you the contents of the February's kit….no worries! (It is soooo cute that I am going to buy several extra's to have on hand for a quick gift for friends!)
So….the moral of the story is "what do you have to loose"? – NOTHING! I actually am super excited about this…and Stampin' Up! has listened to the fact that customers need to be making more than (4) cards a kit….March's kits is for 8 cards…and February is not cards….but you will be smiling!!!!
Enough on this….Please sign up and you will be happy and if no – cancel by the 10th and you will be done! Please remember to use me as your demonstrator! If you do this…you will receive a FREE set on In Color Markers…..this is only good until February 10th….another reason to say WOOT-WOOT!
Now as promised….here are the pictures of the "loot" of 14 cards that is on its way to California! WOOT-WOOT to everyone but a special "kudo's" to Jane Keller!!!!
Wasn't the BLOG HOP fantastic!!! I was so excited to see everyone's talent….I am always amazed at the talent that is out there….
Speaking of talent – tomorrow is the Pals Paper Art Challenge that YOU can do…..please pop back tomorrow as I think you will like my card….super quick and easy….just like the Paper Pumpkins….I do hope that you will hop on the Paper Pumpkin fun train…..when I think it's time to "jump off" – I'll be the best "conductor" I can be and give you a "head's up"!!!
Until tomorrow….let's all have a great day!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 8, 2014 | Things you just have to buy!, Tips and Tricks!!! |
Happy New Year…part #3
On January 1st I posted this post….a unique post as I do not have a card to share with you…rather I am sharing with you some of the Stampin' Up! products that I love and "works for me"…
Today is the 3rd of the 3 posts of sharing with you some of my all time "keepers"! I could go on and on about all sorts of things and today I wanted to randomly pick some of my favorite products that we have at Stampin' Up! and give you the "why's" I love them so much as well as some "tips and tricks" that I have found with them!
Here you go…these are not in any particular order of my preference! Read to the end as you will see you will have the opportunity to win some blog candy!
I am purposely not putting in specific stamp sets…the solid papers…our marker collection…and the Big Shot…as to me – these are the staples…(bread & butter) to our fabulous collection of products!
- Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue – To me this is "white gold" BUT…there is a learning curve to it! I would not be without it for several reasons….and this is why I love it!
- It is a SUPER strong hold…it is a very small bottle (easy to tuck in a bag) and it is SUPER affordable = just $3.95!!!
- Remember…A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY…so this is the learning curve I am talking about…you need to use it sparingly as if not…you will have one sticky and yucky mess on your hands!
- I love to use it in place of a tape runner many times when making cards…to me – it is a stronger hold…it is easy for me to use…and my cards stay together perfectly. (I am a "stickler" to having the paper lay nice and flat all the way to the edges – to me it is a much more professional look)
- It has 2 ends….one for a fine line of glue (I use this side 90% of the time) and then a broad base one that works great it you are needing a larger area to be covered!
- I also love this on placing pieces that I might want to "wiggle" around a bit before it "sets up"
- Ink Refills – This might seem like a silly "Things that I love" BUT it is one thing that I think many of us forget about! Here are some of my thoughts about why I think these are so vital to paper crafting!
- Most of use purchase the Ink Pads as naturally that's what we need to stamp with…makes perfect sense right? Well we do….then we fall in love with a specific color of stamp pad and use it over and over again and to start to get stamped images not so clear and crisp….then you get frustrated and push harder and harder on your poor innocent ink pad when all you need was a refill that is just $2.95!
- You can purchase a color collection "like a Bright or Regal Collection" and when you purchase it like this, as a group – they are even less!
- I like clean and crisp stamped images when I make projects – this product in my opinion is over looked as most of us feel that if we have the ink pad – that should be good for a L O N G time – many times this is true especially when you do not use a color a bunch but it is a different story on your "go-to" colors!
- Look at this image below, it was from a post several days ago….I made this card for a PALS swap and I made 30 of them…now do you think my image would be this clean and crisp if I did not have a re-inker!?!? I realize that this specific stamp has a large area to cover ink…but there would be no way that my 30th would have looked as good as the 1st one without me re-inking the pad!
- I often get asked – "How often to you need to re-ink?" That's a hard one to answer but you will know when it is time…when you do – simply take the refills and put drops all over the surface – Less is best as if you go too crazy – you'll have the opposite problem!!! I then take an old kitchen spoon and use the back side of it and go back and forth like I would ice a cake…wipe off with a paper towel and DONE!
- BIGGEST TIP I CAN GIVE YOU: When you do use a re-inker – make sure that you let the pad sit for in my opinion at least 20-30 minutes to allow the ink to evenly distribute in the pad. If I know I am going to do a specific project like the above picture…I re-ink it before I go to bed….this way I know it will be perfect for me! Sometimes planning ahead is key!
- Basic Pearl Jewels – This is one of those secret weapons that can make a "Plain Jane" card…go to a WOW card with a simple Pearl (or also a rhinestone) – I am more of a "pearl girl" as after all – they are a girls best friend!
- I love the fact that you can get this great assortment of pearls in different sizes…you get a total of 150 pearls for just $4.95!
- To make sure that you "lift" the adhesive off with the pearl…use the paper piercing tool or the paper snips – (both of these were in my previous favorites…you can get right underneath the adhesive and get perfect placement every time.)
- If I make a card…and look at it and feel like something is missing but I do not want it to be too fussy, I find a couple of pearls or candy dots will do the trick (remember I had them before on my favorites!)
- Sticky Strip – I am sure that many of you knew that this would be on my list…to me – this is a MUST have in your work area especially when making 3-D projects and this is why!
- It is a SUPER STRONG hold but you need to make sure that you have it lined up to where you want it as it is very unforgiving…once you peel off the red tape and stick it….it is STUCK!!!
- It is convenient that it is on a roll but you do need scissors to cut it….but it's worth it – when I say it is a must have for 3-D projects – I am saying this because these take stress opening and closing etc..
- TIP ALERT: – If you are like me and using this a bunch for a project…you can get very annoyed that the red tape sticks to your hand…I have found if I have a damp paper towel…it clings right to that!
- I will admit that it is a bit pricy – but it is worth every penny as I loke the "instant" hold that it gives and not having to wait for the Tombow Glue to dry!
- Aqua Painters – This might be another product you might be say…."Really ….Susan?" One thing I am not and never will be is an artist but I LOVE watercoloring and these gems are perfect and fun!
- In our Stamp Collection we have many wonderful stamps that lend themselves to water-coloring…now I am here to tell you if I can do this YOU can do this! It is kind of like using the stamp-a-ma-jig….practice, practice and practice!!!
- I do "preach the sermon" to use watercolor paper as this is what it is meant to have happen to it….water!!!! It will absorb and take in the color but it will remain flat. If you were to use regular paper, your end result would not be as polished looking!
- My Dad uses them to seal his envelopes – another great way to use them!
- I know that you think that you can just use your markers to color in areas…but once you use these gems and also see the beautiful effect it gives….you will say – why didn't I use this technique before? It gives a BIG wow to a very simple card!
- TIP ALERT: – True there is a learning curve as to how to use them….but have a paper towel handy to blot your brush and just play around with the amount of ink and water mixture you have in the brush….you'll get it…..I know you will!!!!
- Envelope Punch Board– This is one BRILLIANT Tool and one that is a MUST HAVE FOR SOOOOO MANY REASONS!
- 1st – this mega must have is just $19.95 – now I ask you ….where can you get a products that does soooooo much for this price!
- Say goodbye to not having the right size envelope for your projects – no more excuses!!! It is so easy to use as the guide is right on the base!
- I think that the corner rounder is much better than the same in the punch – to me….there are no ridges and it is one less thing that you need to remember to have or bring to a workshop!
- You can line your envelopes with this too! Also if you goggle 3-D project made from the Envelope Punch Board – you are going to me WOWED by the responses!
- Punches – I know that this borders the items that I said are "given" in our Stampin' Up! Collections that I was not going to touch on….BUT……
- I am still amazed at how many people will go to the "Big Box Stores" and purchase Punches there because they have a super coupon only to have them do a couple of things – NOT HOLD UP AND NOT GIVE A CLEAN PUNCH and also NOT MATCHING MANY OF OUR STAMPS!!!
- For over 10 years, I used to be affiliated with a scrap-booking company that also had a CA-ZILLION punches, and I kept them all (now they are gone as I saw the light) and I used to think – why should I but a Stampin' Up! Punch when I have one….well as many of you know – once you get used to the quality of our punches and products for that matter – you'll never buy another one else where!
- TIP: – I realize that they can add up quickly – I have 3 suggestions for you…(1) – become a hobbiest demonstrator and be able to get them at cost…(2) – have a class or stamp -a-stack event and earn some from your hostess dollars (remember we can do this via internet) and (3) – buy the basic shapes 1st….make a list and add to a collection….they truly are the best and such a life saver!
WHEW…..this was LO N G….I have been typing away as I am flying to Houston! (Love Southwest Airline and their internet connection)….I hope that you have enjoyed these series of posts and I am excited for the lucky winner!
Since today is Wednesday and you all are receiving this later than usual…I am going to leave this open until Friday night 9 p.m.! It is going to take me some time to calculate how many responses and emails I have received and on Sunday as I fly home…I am going to let you know who won plus respond to many of your comments and ideas you have shared with me over these 3 posts!
Now here is a way for you to WIN some fun! Please leave me a comment or send me an email and I will put your name in a "pot of gold"...and after all 3 posts…I will pick one person from random.org to make it fair for everyone and you will have the chance to win in honor of the NEW YEAR….
$20.00 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice
PLUS 14 handmade cards and envelopes from me = did you get it???
2014
This way you will have 3 chances to win if you follow my blog everyday
…WOOT-WOOT!!!!
I thank you for popping by today and I truly wish you a Happy New Year…again!
Remember to leave me a comment and you could win the 2014 blog candy for the start of the NEW YEAR! If you are a SUD that follows my blog….please leave me a comment – we all work together and I to go to your blogs for inspiration!
If you left me a comment on the 1st post….please feel free to leave a comment again….better chance to win the "candy"! Here are the links to Post 1 and to Post 2 if you missed them before!
I will be BACK ON TRACK tomorrow with the 3rd Valentines Day Card….I think it is super sweet….I have about 30 minutes before I land in Houston – SOOOO darn tootin' excited!!!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 5, 2014 | Things you just have to buy!, Tips and Tricks!!! |
Happy New Year…part #2
On January 1st I posted this post….a unique post as I do not have a card to share with you…rather I am sharing with you some of the Stampin' Up! products that I love and "works for me"…
Today is the 2nd of 3 posts of sharing with you some of my all time "keepers"! I could go on and on about all sorts of things and today I wanted to randomly pick some of my favorite products that we have at Stampin' Up! and give you the "why's" I love them so much as well as some "tips and tricks" that I have found with them!
Here you go….these are not in any particular order of my preference! Read to the end as you will see you will have the opportunity to win some blog candy!
I am purposely not putting in specific stamp sets…the solid papers….our marker collection…and the Big Shot…as to me – these are the staples…(bread & butter) to our fabulous collection of products!
- Stamp-A-Ma-Jig – If you are one of my "regular" blog followers…you already know that I adore this tool…simply cannot and would not be without it! Why….
- Perfect placement each and every time you use it! SIMPLE!!!
- Confessions of an honest stamper: way before I became a Stampin Up Demonstrator I bought this "thing" (as I called it) – I had absolutely NO CLUE how to use it until I clearly realized that I was "afraid" to stamp (especially) sentiments on my cards because they would be "crooked" – then I decided to master this…and that is exactly what I did…..sooooo my advice to you is simple!
- Do this….get a sentiment out….or any stamp and practice…practice and practice! Once you get it – you get it! It is like learning to ride a bike. I honestly would be lost without it and I truly want to you reach out to me if you are frustrated with it or if you are not using it….
- Simply Scored Scoring Tool – I know what you are thinking…..on my 1st post I shared with you the Stampin Timmer that also is super cool that it has a scoring aspect to it…..but this is a bit different in my eyes and this is why!
- No doubt I ADORE and would not be without the Stampin' Trimmer but this is different to me especially with 3-D projects! I think that this tool has a "deeper" score that is necessary with certain projects!
- I also love the "markers" as when I am making "many" projects – I find it such a cinch not to have to worry about counting!
- I love having the "ruler" on the top as well as down the side!
- Grid Paper – I know that this is a weird one for you….but hang on and see "why" I have this on the list! It is truly "my friend and savior many times"
- This is a must in my eyes as not only do you get 100 sheets of these grid papers….it is PERFECT to work with as you have a ruler…and area that is every 1/4"
- You have a section that you can "write notes/dimensions/instructions for future cards….but it is a GREAT place to make notes of what you are using and what you need to order!
- I have had the SAME PAD OF PAPER FOR PROBABLY 3 YEARS….why? I have a piece of plexiglass over top of a sheet and there are many times that I do not ever write on it!
- Stampin' Dimensionals – aka to me….my Stampin' Vitamins! LOVE-LOVE-LOVE!!! I would NEVER and (never is a BIG word that I do not like to use) be without them and this is why!
- These little gems are simply the BEST on the market! I TOTALLY realize and I honestly can say, I also shop at stores that offer a 50% coupon and I realize that there are other companies that make items that are similar to the Stampin' Dimensionals but they are SOOOOO different!
- Ours not only have the perfect height…they "peel off" sooooo easy and there is simply NO WASTE!
- I love using them as they give a great card to a WOW card with a simple touch….and when you simply use the stampin' dimensionals – no extra postage needed……I would say probably 90% of my projects have them!
- Black Staz On Ink – As my late Mom would say….."Black and White are the classic's…and you can never go wrong with the classic's" and this is why….
- When it come to stampin' in black – you want a good and crisp image….and this is my #1 reason that I love this ink pad!
- When you are water-coloring…this ink is a must as it will not run and bleed!
- Probably my #1 reason I love these are…..the size! I truly wish that they would come out with Very Vanilla…maybe soon (fingers crossed)…it is a perfect size to write a quick note!
- I love the fact that we have framelits to line the envelopes of this special size!
- I love the fact that you cam get 20 cards and envelops for just $5.95!
- This is sharp…a weapon as I call it! I find it my "handy and go-to tool" for picking up pieces of paper that have adhesive on it…
- I love it to "place" glue dots in place – they work perfectly each and every time!
- I do have and use the paper piercing templates – and I will say that I think that is a quick and effecive way to make a card go from a great card to a WOW card!
Now here is a way for you to WIN some fun! Please leave me a comment or send me an email and I will put your name in a "pot of gold".…and after all 3 posts…I will pick one person from random.org to make it fair for everyone and you will have the chance to win in honor of the NEW YEAR….
$20.00 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice
PLUS 14 handmade cards and envelopes from me = did you get it???
2014
This way you will have 3 chances to win if you follow my blog everyday
…WOOT-WOOT!!!!
I thank you for popping by today and I truly wish you a Happy New Year…again!
Remember to leave me a comment and you could win the 2014 blog candy for the start of the NEW YEAR! If you are a SUD that follows my blog….please leave me a comment – we all work together and I to go to your blogs for inspiration!
If you left me a comment on the 1st post….please feel free to leave a comment again….better chance to win the "candy"! Check back for the last posting on my favorites!!!
Here's to a great year – so far it's been a great one and….Unitl tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 4, 2014 | Things you just have to buy! |
Oh, HAPPY day to all of YOU!!! I do not know about you….but I am sooooo confused as to what day of the week it is with the holidays and next week will be another change up for me….as I leave for Houston and I am SUPER excited!!!
Being with the PALS is going to be a great time in itself but…. another fun aspect is “swapping” cards with other Stampin’ Up Demonstrators! Mary Fish, my wonderful upline is hosting a sip and swap for the PALS on the 1st night we get there….and this is the card I am making for my swap!
I think it sums it up…Oh, HAPPY day! I just said to John, I feel a bit guilty going away next week and when I showed him today’s card he said…”Go…have fun…as it will be one HAPPY time for you!!!” He is simply the best!
I have lots to share so we have to get to it! Sorry, so many pictures but I know you like pictures and I think a “visual” helps! As always, email me if you have any questions! How fun is a ROUND card!!!!
Here you go….PLEASE try it – you will really make someone smile when they open up an envelope and see it’s a round card!!
- The base of my circle is the largest of the Circle Framelits….and guess what – THEY ARE ON SALE THIS WEEK – woot…woot!!!! The color is the yummy crushed curry and from one sheet of paper you can make 2 cards! I cut the card stock at the 4 ¼” mark and then scored it at 5 ½”
- Below you will see a picture of how I placed the framelits on the crushed curry….TIP: – it is a snug fit (left to right) so make sure you have it in place and naturally it is sooo easy if you use the magnetic platform! You need to put a gap at the top to make the “hinge” part of the card!
- The next circle is using the largest Starburst Framelit and then the next layer is the 3rd largest circle in Bermuda Bay! EASY…right!
- Let’s look at the next couple pictures….you know me – I do not waste a bit of paper! You can see that I cut shapes out….(I know I’ll use them later!!!) and I must admit – I had a comment the other day about how do I store the shapes…I am sorry that I did not reply but this is one way I store them…I have a LARGE Plastic Tool Box ( I guess that’s what you would call it) – it has probably 50 little drawers…I either put the shape on the front if it fits – or use my label maker and make an appropriate label!
- Let’s get stampin’…..the stamp is so fresh and fun! It is from the new Starburst Sayings Stamp Set and I used the In Color of Strawberry Slush! Using the Matching Framelit from this set…A simple twist from the Big Shot…makes the magic happen!
- Time to put together!!! Adhere….adhere…then on the “oh, HAPPY days”…put Stampin’ Dimensionals all around!
- Envelope time…. Envelope Punch Board to the rescue! I looked at the chart and did not find one for a 4 ¼” card…so I looked at the guidelines for a 4” card and then a 4 ½” card…and simply met in the middle! The Paper size was 7 ¼” square and then score at 3 5/8”…BAM…done!!!!
- Liner time…so easy…look at the picture below and you will see that you place a ruler at the edge of the envelope and take it to the edge of the “valley” – take that measurement and cut a square …in this instance – cut a 3 1/2” square! You can see that it uses a minimal amount of paper!
- Go in just 1/8” and punch(for this 3 3/8")…..flip over and do the same….BINGO-BANGO….a perfect liner! Works every time! I learned this trick/tip from my upline, Mary Fish! LOVE IT!
Just look at the end result – One cute card that will MAKE YOUR DAY! I am soooo excited to see the PALS and I hope that they enjoy this card! Trust me…there will be lots of chatting going on!!!
It's fun doing an odd size card and just think of all of the framelits we have now that we can do this concept with! Have fun….experiment – try to stretch yourself a bit out of you comfort box!
Remember…you can order BOTH of these products as a bundle(and save 15% right away)….but if you do this (and it totally makes sense doing it this way) make sure that you order with the BUNDLE number! I love that Stampin' Up now has a "Bundle" category in the ordering area….!!!
So ….what do you think of this card….I hope it makes you smile and I also hope that the new catalog makes you smile…..I LOVE it…have a super Saturday and until tomorrow…..
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by Susan Itell | Jan 3, 2014 | Super Easy, Things you just have to buy! |
I hope that you are as excited as I am with the unveiling of the new catalog as I think that it is SUPER GREAT! Have fun flipping away on line if you do not have a hard copy yet!
Read to the end for a carrot that we all use….stampin' dimensionals!!!
Take your time viewing it on-line and also make sure that you "take in" all of the wonderful samples that are showcased at the beginning of the catalog!
Let me help you with the catalog…pages 1 – 17 showcase the products in pictures and samples and then starting with page 18 – you will get the "ordering as you know it"….I adore the name of the catalog…
"Celebrate the everyday"
This is such a wonderful catalog name and I do hope that YOU celebrate everyday and that you
"enjoy"
my card for the day…
This is so simple to make so let's get to it as I will also share with you a quick run down of some of my favorites of this new catalog!
- The card is a note card size that I cut using the Night of Navy card stock! You know I love this size!
- The Whisper White piece is 3 3/4" X 2 1/4" and then using the stamp-a-ma-jig, I stamped the super sweet and simple sentiment of "enjoy" in the center! (don't you LOVE this font) This is from the Simply Celebrate Stamp Set!
- The Real Red piece is cut at 4 1/2" X 2 3/4" and then a simple stitching with the Uni-Ball White Gel Pen…makes a big statement with such little effort! For just $3.95 – I say this is a must!
- These super sweet hearts came from another new stamp set called, Language of Love! What a great new addition and I can already see many cards in the making with this gem! The small heart punch is the perfect fit to punch out these real red hearts!
- Adding some stampin' dimensionals behind the hearts as well as behind the Real Red piece….is all that is needed – BAM – one cute card!
I am super happy that Stampin' Up! keeps these stacks coming…to me – they are perfect for lining envelopes plus the size is perfect for those of you that like to make a front of the card with a quick and easy piece of designer series paper!
Now……for a drum-roll……here are some of my favorites from this catalog….
They are in no particular order…just me flippin' and sharing!
SOOOO thankful that there are soooo many bundles…
remember when you buy a bundle – you save an instant 15%
- Vivid Vases….LOVE IT – Can't wait to play and water-color!!!
O.k. – I could just keep going on and on…..this really is a WOWZERS group of goodies…..I hope that you have enjoyed today's post and I hope that you have fun going through the catalog!!!
Please feel free to leave me a comment or send me an email! Exciting times… – I think that it is just great to see everyone get so excited – like a kid in a candy store…
Speaking of candy….we all LOVE candy and my candy to you is a FREE pack of Stampin' Dimensions if you place an order with me and get at least one item from the NEW catalog…(basically you can order anything from the regular catalog…the clearance rack as well….and if your order is $25.00 or more)…I will send you a pack of Stampin' Dimensionals!
This offer is good through Saturday the 4th at noon!
My thanks and excitement for this new catalog of goodies!!! Now this is a WOOT-WOOT!!!
Click here or hit the SHOP NOW BUTTON and start shopping away….
Until tomorrow…
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by Susan Itell | Nov 16, 2013 | 3-D Projects, Thanksgiving, Things you just have to buy! |
Now…I have a question for you and I already know the answer but here you go…
Do you like a sale?
I know what you are saying…of course – who wouldn't!
We all do and Stampin' Up! has been great in offering weekly deals for us and there are some "keepers" this week! Click here to see the great grouping this week! Today I am going to highlight some of my favorites from this weeks group!
Remember, these are only on sale until Monday evening…so hit my SHOP NOW BUTTON (to the right…can't miss it!) and take full advantage of these deals!
For anyone that places an order through my on-line store thru Monday at 9 p.m. Eastern time, you will have the chance to win a bundle of the mini muslin bags that I will be featuring below!
I will send you a package of 8 of them plus the decorations for you to do as I have them later in the post!!!
So cute for your Thanksgiving Table or simply to give as a gift of thanks! I will ship them to you on Tuesday so you will have them in time!
They are not only super cute, they are very practical and can be used for so many different things…just let you mind go wild…tuck gift card…candy….jewelry…a table favor…a name tag filled with a treat! Just have fun!
Do you remember several posts ago I made these great candy treats/name tags for my Thanksgiving Table…please click here to see that post as they are keepers and these little bundles will also be adorable on my table!
I am not sure what I am going to put in them…I am thinking some popcorn and stick a movie ticket in them for us to have a fun time while my peeps are home!
As you know that I have showcased the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit, there are so many differnt things you can do with the kits and as you can see on the top picture…I used pieces of it to decorate the box!
I have not even used 50% of this kit and I am having a blast! Below is another view of the box and I am using 2 products that are on the weekly sale….the Extra-Large Gift Box and the Gift Bow Die! Pulling it all together and using the "Birch Paper Ribbon" that is in the kit as well as the Chocolate Chip Ribbon….it made this a super WOW and practical box!
The thing I love about this box is that you can open and close it and not have to worry about unwrapping a ribbon! The paper ribbon bow on top was not only fun to make, but a jazzed it up with a Very Vintage Designer Button! Cute, right!!!
If you have not already subscribed to Stampin' Ups! You Tube Channel, I highly recommend that you do…they have great videos that will highlight and show you tips on how our products work! Click here and you can see the video on the Gift Bow Bigz L Die…
Confessions of an honest stamper…when I saw this in the Holiday Catalog I was not thrilled with it as I adore ribbon and I could not image how I would like a bow made out of paper!
The other thing was I thought it was a bit pricey and the I went to the PALS Chat Room and asked their opinion….WOW – I had a ton of emails saying….get it – I love it! Naturally I took their advice but now that it is on sale for $24.71… would definaely purchase it as it is really fun and easy!
Did you notice the I did a bit of stampin'? For both the Muslin Bags and the Box I used the Harvest of Thanks Stamp Set! It's a keeper for this time of year and there are many framelits that coordinate with the stamps…easy-peasy!!!
I have another gem that I just have to show you…..I was going to wait for another day but I could not resisit as it to showcases a product that is on sale this week! It is using the 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon….this ribbon is SOOOOO HOT and it produces a WOW and it can also produce a sofy, warm feeling!
Isn't this just beautiful! Again 2 products on sale, the X Large Box and the Burlap Ribbon! TIP ALERT: It only take 1 sheet of Designer Series Paper to decorate the box…I say woot – woot and the 4 sides are 6" X 4" and then the top is 6 X 6! This is from the super yummy Season of Style Designer Series Paper Pack!
Not only did I use the Burlap Ribbon…I cut several pieces of the Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon…laid them over the burlap before I created the simple knot!
The tag was a simple stamp and random cut – (love to do this to switch things up) and then matted it to a piece of crumb cake! The sentiment came from the Joy to the World Stamp Set and I hope that it finds its way to your house as it is a great sentiment stamp set!
Whew…I know that this was a long post but I hope that I have inspired you and also have found some useful and practical tips for your projects!!!
Remember to check out the weekly deals and please do not forget to hit the SHOP NOW button and you might be the lucky winner of 8 of those adorable bags along with the turkey tags and ribbon!!!!
Thank YOU in these weeks of Thanksgiving and I hope you have a wonderful weekend….
Until tomorrow!!!!
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