There's Only One You

Stamp Sets: Vintage Verses (Sale-A-Bration), Jolly Bingo Bits

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black, Marine Mist

Punch: 1" square

Other: Scoring tool, Stampamajig, Dimensionals, Paper trimmer

Mixed Bunch Card

I love the new Designer Builder Brads in the Spring Catalog! 

They remind me of the Build-A-Brad that  are now retired..

Stamp Sets: Mixed Bunch, Itty Bitties, Perfectly Penned
Cardstock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Punches: Blossom, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Big Shot: Fancy Fans embossing folder, Window Frames Framelits
Accessories: Designer Builder Brads
Other: Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, Heat Gun, Simply Scored scoring tool, Piercing tool and mat, Snail adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals.

1988-2013: Happy 25th Anniversary Stampin'Up!

I was very fortunate to attend the Stampin'Up! Leadership Conference in Orlando this past weekend.

The home office staff made several announcements and here are some of them:

Another  Single Stamps Sale!

Last fall's single stamp sale was such a huge hit, we have 2 new sets to choose from.
Email me to see the 2 flyers.

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The launch of Paper Pumpkin!

Paper Pumpkin is for paper-crafters who don't want to get so much "stuff".

You sign up for this monthly program, and you receive a kit at home, each month!

Each month, a different project is offered: cards, home decor, journal, etc...

Cost is $19.95 a month.

It started yesterday Monday January 14th and will go on until next year.

Don't want to commit? Get the Try Me kit for only $16.95!

The Try Me Kit

Want to see it?
I have the Try Me Kit and the Welcome Kit at home if you'd like to see it!!
I'll have them both on display at my next Stamp Camp. Or email me if you'd like to come by.

For more details about Paper Pumpkin, ask me! Or visit the Paper Pumpkin website.

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Last but not least, a year-long celebration with monthly 
"Best Of" stamp sets. 

Some stamps from the past are coming back! Yeah!
There will be 12 sets, made of favorite retired stamps and 1 never-seen stamp in each.

Be a collector and get 1 for free after you're purchased 6 sets!!
Ask me for details

Below is January's set which focuses on Birthdays.
The oval stamp is the newbie! It fits inside the Large Oval punch.

I remember the 2 stamps on the right... which one do you remember?

Dude, You're Welcome!

Dude, You're Welcome 

a stamp set designed by men, for men!

 Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion

• 12 postcards (4" x 6") in 4 different (manly) colors
• 12 gray envelopes
• A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
• An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)
• 132807 - $24.95 (wood)

Take Care card

One of the TOPICS' son broke his arm recently :-(

I can't take credit for the sling idea... 

But I found out that the circles in the Summer Smooches DSP make perfect owl eyes!

They fit perfectly in the largest circles of the Owl Punch so it's much easier...

Stamp Sets: Take Care 

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango

Ink: Early Espresso and Garden Green markers

DSP: Summer Smooches

Ribbon: 1/8" Taffeta in Vanilla 

Punches: Owl, Scallop Oval, Large Oval

Big Shot: Woodgrain embossing folder

Accessories: Vintage Trinkets, Scoring tool, Dimensionals

Coffee and A Card

Thanks to those of you who attended my Coffee & A Card last week.

For those who couldn't make it, here's the card we made.

I was inspired by a sample posted on Stampin' Connection and I liked the way she used the Halloween DSP as a background that looks like fabric. Here are the supplies:

Stamp Set:  Wonderfall, Seasonal Sayings
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Core'dinations in Cherry Cobbler
DSP: Howlstooth and Scaringbone
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso
Big Shot: Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Houndstooth and Square Lattice embossing folders
Accessories: Linen Thread, Designer Sanding Block, Paper Snips, Stampamajig, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers

Note! The "Thanks" stamp is part of the Seasonal Sayings set but you can purchase it as a Single Stamp with the current offer... check my website under "promotions"!

Birthday Cards

 I made these 2 cards yesterday...

FOR YOU (inside greeting says "Happy Birthday")

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

FOR YOU Card

Stamp Sets: Papaya Collage, Creative Elements, Layered Labels, Papillon Potpourri

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, Old Olive
Punches: Elegant Butterfly, Corner, Large Oval
Big Shot: Lots of Tags Sizzlit
Accessories: Pearl Jewels, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Card

Stamp Sets: Papaya Collage, Perfect Punches

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, Old Olive
Punches: Corner, Extra Large Oval
Ribbon: 1/2" Seam Binding in Vanilla
Big Shot: Lots of Tags Sizzlit
Accessories: Pearl Jewels, Paper Snips, Dimensionals