Have you seen the sneak peek of the upcoming August Paper Pumpkin kit? It looks sooo pretty! I’ll be getting the kit and sharing the projects, as well as some alternative ideas for projects to make with the stamps and supplies provided in the kit, along with a few extras. To receive your kit and play along, be sure to subscribe or re-activate your subscription by August 10th! Paper Pumpkin… Read More »
Hello Stampers! I thought I’d send out my monthly newsletter a little early, because I have some exciting news and wanted to let you know ASAP! Several past “unorderable” items are now available, or will become available in the next few days. For example, all the Stampin’ Storage products are now available to order. (See list below.) In addition, the Stampin’ Trimmer Cutting Blades (item 126995) will be available to… Read More »
The May Paper Pumpkin Kit was a super special one! It was designed with the help of Stampin’ Up!’s very own co-founder Shelli Gardner focusing on her special style, which includes vintage elements, soft neutral tones, and birds! I was so excited to open mine and start playing!!! You can see the contents of the box above, and a close up of the exclusive photopolymer stamp set below. The kit… Read More »
Does this ever happen to you? You finally get some time to yourself to craft, but you’re too tired to think, let along design? I had one of those day last Saturday. I spent two-thirds of the day cleaning and doing chores. When I finally sat down, my brain was mush after a long work week. Then, I spied my April Paper Pumpkin kit just sitting there waiting for me… Read More »
It’s almost May, and that means lots of things happening at Stampin’ Up! Some products are retiring (see my retiring post and download lists HERE) and lots of AMAZING new products are coming out in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog on June 4th! For demonstrators, that means we can start pre-ordering select new products starting May 2nd!!! So over the course of the next month, you’ll see me showcasing some of… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! has released the retiring lists of products from the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog. These products are available to purchase at my online store until June 3, or while supplies last. If there are items you really want, I highly encourage purchasing them as soon as possible. You can download PDF versions of the retiring list for the Annual Catalog HERE and the Occasions Catalog HERE. To… Read More »
Hello! I’m writing my April newsletter a little early, because there’s some exciting stuff going on at Stampin’ Up! that I wanted to share. Storage by Stampin’ Up! First, Stampin’ Up! announced a new product line called “Storage by Stampin’ Up!” that will be available to order starting April 1, 2019! (All the storage products will also be featured in the 2019–2020 annual catalog. ) Storage by Stampin’ Up! is… Read More »
I can’t believe Christmas is only a little more than a week away! I have been scrambling to get everything done, especially after the whole family was hit with a horrible viruses right after Thanksgiving. My poor husband ended up getting pneumonia! It put me a good two weeks behind!!! I had such good intentions at the beginning of the month, with lots of project ideas for handmade gifts. While… Read More »
I’m a little behind! It’s already April, and I’m just writing about the March Paper Pumpkin kit!!! I do not know where the time went. Anyway, I finally got a little time last weekend to work on some alternative ideas for the kit. If you follow my blog regularly, you might remember that I had an earlier post where I used some of the March Paper Pumpkin supplies. You can see… Read More »
Sale-A-Bration will be over in one week! This is Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sale of the year, when you can earn free products with every $50 (level 1) and $100 (level 2) purchase. One of my favorite Sale-A-Bration products this year is the Blossoming Basket stamp set and coordinating Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impression Embossing Folder. These products come in a bundle as a level 2 Sale-A-Bration gift, and the Basket… Read More »
The second release of Sale-A-Bration products are available today!!! Click on the photo below to download the PDF flyer showing the new products you can earn for FREE with qualifying purchases. During Sale-A-Bration, for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you can choose a FREE level 1 product. For every $100 you spend (before tax and shipping), you can choose a FREE level 2 product. With the second release,… Read More »
December’s Paper Pumpkin kit is called Flora And Flutter, and I have to admit that I was super excited when I opened the box! The cards are really different from any of the past kits, and I LOVE the color combinations. (I love to be inspired by color combinations I never would have thought of myself!) The kit includes supplies to make 8 cards total, 4 each in two designs. See… Read More »
Does anyone else feel like December is going by on fast-forward speed??? Man, I need a pause button! I got so behind on my Christmas cards this year … I stayed up way past midnight almost every night last week to finish them up, and FINALLY mailed them on Friday! Whew!!! Mark that off the list. Afterwards, I spent the weekend wrapping and finishing up gifts including my 2018 desktop… Read More »
It’s Paper Pumpkin time! The November kit is called Back In Plaid and it includes supplies to make 10 darling holiday gift bags. They are the perfect size for small treats or gift certificates. I love the plaid cuffs, and the stamps and supplies coordinate with the October kit, so you can mix and match supplies, or use the card from October to go with the gift bag from November.… Read More »
In the past month, I’ve had to make a few sympathy cards for some good friends. While it’s a sad occasion, I think making handmade cards and writing heartfelt notes inside really help friends know how much you care and wish you could help ease their pain. One of my favorite Sympathy cards was one I made using past Paper Pumpkin stamps from August and September 2017. You can see the original… Read More »
This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit is called “Pining for Plaid.” It’s the first in a series of two coordinated, back-to-back kits created for the holidays, and boy is it cute! If you’ve never heard of Paper Pumpkin, click here to learn about this great subscription service. It’s only $20 a month. Click here to subscribe before November 10th and receive the next monthly kit. The October Paper Pumpkin kit includes… Read More »
Today is the last day to subscribe for the October Paper Pumpkin kit so you can receive back-to-back coordinating kits for October and November! You don’t want to miss this. Subscribe or re-activate your membership today!!! The Paper Pumpkin team at Stampin’ Up! has created a simple and fun holiday crafting experience that I know you’re going to love. It’s the perfect way to streamline Christmas prep. Welcome to a Season of… Read More »
The September Paper Pumpkin kit is called Layered Leaves, and it includes loads of Fall-themed supplies (way more than you need) to make 8 pillow boxes and 8 note cards. It’s hard to see in the photo, but both the pillow boxes and card bases are embossed with beautiful, subtle swirls, and the envelopes and die-cut leaves are printed with gorgeous watercolor prints. This is by far one of my… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! has a bunch of great promotions coming up in the month of October, so get ready to save time and money and to craft to your heart’s content! World Card Making Day Stampin’ Up! didn’t come up with World Card Making Day, but it sure is thrilled that it’s a thing! It’s a day dedicated to doing what you love most—making handmade cards! It celebrates the creativity and… Read More »
This week at the Global Design Project, they have a fabulous color challenge, including Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, and Lemon Lime Twist! I absolutely love this combination and it’s perfect for Fall cards!!! To see the challenge, and all the gorgeous cards created by the Design Team and participants, click HERE. I had a super busy weekend, including wine tasting with my dear friends visiting from Virginia and then a… Read More »