Archives for October 2014

CARD: Holiday Homes in the Snow

stampin up holiday homeLove this card from the Holiday Home stamp set and coordinating framelits. It's snowing! So super cute. By Veronica.

CARD: Endless Wishes Snowflakes

stampin u pendless wishesMerry Christmas card from the Endless Wishes Stampin Up stamp set. Beautiful, simple and classic design. Great when you are card making for a large holiday list. By Veronica.

VIDEO: Season of Joy Door Wreath Card

wondrous wreath veronica stmapin upCheck out my video to learn how to make the easiest "paneled door" you'll ever build lol! Of course this one is made of paper, and it's perfect for hanging this beautiful paper wreath. I'll also show you a quick and easy way to determine the "sex" of this stamp set (shhhhh it's a boy) and how to line it up so it stamps perfectly every time. Thanks to Veronica for another amazing design. Note: This card features the Flower Pot Designer Paper, in the video I use the Regals DSP stack.

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UPDATE: Dockworker Strike may effect Backorders

Update from the Stampin Up Home Office on delays with several back ordered items: updateWe are experiencing some significant delays at our west coast ports due to a breakdown in negotiations with union dock workers. These delays have and will impact items coming in from China until an agreement is reached. Items affected by this (the list will likely get longer as the strike continues I will keep you posted):
  • Wonderful Wreath Framelits Die (item 135851)
  • Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die (item 135853)
  • Tree Punch (item 135859)
  • This may also result in delayed shipping of the November Paper Pumpkin kit.

Project Life by Stampin Up – Give Away!

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  • FIRST PLACE PRIZE: ONE HUNDRED (100) first place winners will receive their choice of any single Project Life by Stampin' Up! card collection and coordinating accessory pack. (Approximate Retail Value of prize: $24.90 USD.)
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CARD: Holiday Home Santa’s Sleigh

stampin up holiday home jackieHow stinkin' cute is this card with Santa's sleigh over the roof tops? From the Holiday Home stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Jackie Ross.

CARD: Happy Wonderful Christmas Trees

xmas trees veronica stampin upLoving this Christmas card, going outside the box with a little Geometrical stamp set fun. The trees are triangles from the set, and the tree trunks are the arrow arrow stamps from the same set. The snow hills free hand. The "Happy Wonderful Chtristmas" greeting is found in the Wondrous Wreath stamp set. By Veronica.

CARD: Fall Fest Pumpkins and Stars

fall  fun from veronica stampin upHappy Halloween fun from the Fall Fest stamp set and Fun Fall framelit bundle in the Holiday Catalog. The fence was created with the Hardwood background stamp, and the corners were rounded with the corner punch. Grass with the Fringe Scissoers. Fun star lit sky from the Confetti Star punch. By Veronica.

VIDEO: Santa-tizer to the rescue

stampin up santa-tizerGot germs? Know someone who does? Super-hero Santa to the rescue. It's a bird, it's a plane...it's Santa-tizer! Wipe out germs with this super stinkin' cute Santa Hand Sanitizer. So fun for Christmas projects and gifts. Quick, easy and cheap to make. These hand santa-izers *ahem* I mean Sanitizers came 3 for a buck at the dollar store. The video below shows they are so quick and easy to make, you'll want to make dozens for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, and more. The perfect little "pick me up" for the "germophobe" on your holiday gift giving list. My friend Linda Bauwin made these for a craft fair, and gave me one so I could make a video for you guys. Isn't she the sweetest?

INSPIRATION SHEET

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PROJECT: Awesome Halloween Frame-able Sampler

stampin up halloweenToday's share is a real Halloween WOW! This is called a Sampler, it's a 12" x 12" frameable page, the squares are each 2" x 2" and super fun. I was lucky enough to be sitting next to my friends LeeAnn Greff and Susie Wood at Founders circle last month when they were in a creating frenzy and this was one of their projects. My favorite square is the bottom left Candy Corn created with the Petite Pennants Builder punch.

CARD: Festival of Trees for Christmas

decorative trees-becky roberts stampin upHow stinkin' adorable is this Festival of Trees card? It's just darling. Love all of the details and the saying "A Merry little wish....for lots of joy at Christmas.". The red glittery "ornaments" were created withthe Cherry cobbler Dazzling Details. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Becky Roberts.

NEWS: Thank you! We raised over $5300 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

making strides 2014 thank you Thank you ALL who supported our 5th Annual “Stamp Out Breast Cancer” event this past Saturday. Whether you attended, or simply made a donation, you made a difference. 2014 was a record setting year for our Team. Not only did we meet our goal of $3000, we blew it SKY HIGH- together we raised over $5300 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! WAHOOO!!! {insert applause here}. We are so excited, we had a most awesome day of stamping, fun, friends and PRIZES!!! OMG!! The raffles were amazing. I already can’t wait for next year! Here are some pictures from the event.... IMG_9808 IMG_9834 IMG_9825 IMG_9837 IMG_9838

NEW PRODUCTS: Stampin Up Holiday Supplement

stampin up holiday supplement christmas catalog The Stampin Up Holiday Supplement arrives just in time for some festive holiday fun! Some great new products, "while supplies last". Count Your Lucky Stars with out new Many Merry Stars Simply Created kit, see videos below. Seize the holidays with several new Project Life kits and accessories. As well as a few great new Christmas and Holiday stamp sets.
2014 Holiday Supplement
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VIDEO: Ornamental Pine Dryer Sheet WOW Card Technique

Screen Shot 2014-10-20 at 1.12.17 PMThe dryer sheet technique is on of the coolest and easiest WOW techniques I've ever done. It's sparkly, beautiful, and stands out in a crowd. the dryer sheet gives it a unique texture too. In this video, I'll also show you how to get dimension from a single stamp by "triple" stamping. This makes a great choice for a Christmas, or Holiday card, because it's quick and easy to make. Perfect for large lists. You can even make it a photo card, by attaching a photo to the inside. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects Check out some other Dryer sheet cards: lovely as a tree-stampinup-stampwithtami

CARD: Wondrous Wreath for the fall

wondrous wreath stampin upBeautiful "thankful" card, taking the Wondrous Wreath stamp set and framelit bundle "outside the box" on this one. A very pretty color combo, and great fall / autumn card idea. From Veronica. The words "Thankful for you" are from the "Good Greetings" stamp set that is a hostess special, but only until the end of October. Only 1 week left to get this great stamp set. Details here.

CARD: Four Feathers ‘Grateful for You’ Fall Wreath

four feathers wreath stampin upGrateful for you! Beautiful thank you card with a gorgeous fall wreath featuring a combination of Autumn leaves from the For All Things & Four Feathers Stamp sets. I love the way Veronica stamped the Hardwood background so it looks like the wreath is hanging on a door or a house.

CARD: Spotlight on the Newborn King

manger-glenda travelstead stampinupThe New born King stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog features the 'Manger Scene': Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And you can't help but sing along when we see this "Glory to the Newborn King". This card uses the "spotlight" technique, stamping the image tone on tone (mossy Meadow) for the background, then again on white. Colored and punched out with the circle punch for the spotlighting. The image is colored with Stampin Write markers, and the sky/ground background was sponged. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Glenda Travelstead

UPDATE: Enter our Raffles while donating to Breast Cancer Research

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SATURDAY IS THE BIG DAY!

We're sooo excited for our big Stamping Out Breast Cancer Event this Saturday in Dracut, MA. Thanks to all of your generous donations, we are 1/2 way to our goal of $3000. See below for details on how to join us! Join us on Facebook RAFFLES! We're really excited to announce we are able to offer Raffle Tickets even if you can't attend! We have so many great items up for auction, and 100% of the Raffle Donations go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. raffle items Raffle items include:
  • 2 Big Shot Die Cut Machines and bundles donated by Ronda Wade
  • Keurig Coffee Brewer donated by Green Mountain,31gZ1jXKbpL
  • Mary Kay pack (worth $45), Stampin Up product basket (value $50)
  • Starbucks Coffee Basket
  • Lots of Stampin Up products and so much more!
Donate $20 to RAFFLE and receive 25 tickets. You do not need to attend the event to participate in the raffles. Scroll for details. Fundraising Websites - Crowdrise  

EVENT DETAILS

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When: October 18, 2014 Where: Harmony Hall 1660 Lakeview Avenue Dracut, MA 1:00pm – 4:00pm $20 Donation to attend thru Oct 17, or $25 at the door Click for printable flyer 100% of the proceeds go directly to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (part of the American Cancer Society) ATTEND OR SIMPLY DONATE
  • Attend free with each donation of $20
  • Receive a Free Tutorial for these projects with your donation
  • Entry to win Complete set of Blendabilities Markers & Memento Ink pad ($175+ value)
  • All donations are Tax Deductible and will receive an emailed “Donation Record”
  • DONATE HERE
EVENT ATTENDEES ALSO RECEIVE
  • 5 Gorgeous projects
  • Entry into the GRAND PRIZE drawing of 1 of 2 Big Shots and more
  • Munchies
  • Inspirational Display Boards

 

RAFFLE DETAILS

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  • STEP 1 - DONATE

    You must make donation to the initial event in order to enter the Raffle.
    • CLICK: DONATE > then choose either DONATION ONLY or ATTENDING
    • With this donation you will receive:
      • Entrance to Event Saturday
      • Free Tutorial**
      • Entry into Drawing for Blendabilities Door Prize**
      • ** you do not need to attend for tutorial and entry into Blendabilities drawing
  • STEP 2 - RAFFLE ENTRY

    • NOT ATTENDING If you are not local, or can't attend our fundraiser event in person but would still like to enter these great raffles
      • CLICK: DONATE > RAFFLE
      • $20 = 1 sheet of 25
        • Raffle ticket sheets are in increments of $20/25 tickets per sheet.
        • You may donate $40 to RAFFLE and receive 2 sheets, $60 = 3 sheets, etc
        • Sheets are not split up, for example $30 donation to RAFFLE would only be 1 sheet
        • Raffles will be drawn at the SOBC Event on Saturday, Oct 18
        • Winners will be notified via email, if you are not local some larger items may require postage
        • You do not need to be in attendance to win
      • Please enter your SOBC Team Demonstrator in the Comments
        • Your SOBC Team Demonstrator will contact you with your ticket number and details on the raffles available
        • Your SOBC Team Demonstrator will be putting your Raffle tickets into each drawing manually for you and contacting you if you win.
        • SOBC Team Demonstrators:
          Amy Thompson
          Debbie Thomas
          Lisa Fuller
          Selene Kempton
          Joanne Cardone
          Marilyn SanClemente
          Christine Crutcher
          Corine Mazza
          Margaret Galvez
          Tami White
          Diane Windrom
          Priscilla Grunes
          Barbara Kupfrian
          Regina Maginnis
          Diane Giarruso
          Cathy Parker
    • ATTENDING
      • You don't need to purchase your Raffle Tickets ahead of time you can purchase at the event and place your own entries.
      • If you would like to purchase your Raffle Ahead of time, simply type "attending" in the comments.
        • You will receive your raffle sheet(s) at the event
SOBC = Stamp Out Breast Cancer  

VIDEO: Illuminated Tealight Easel WOW Card

Illuminated teal light easel card-stampin upToday's video is a super cool WOW. An Illuminated Tealight Easel Wreath card. You can really impress your friends and family with this amazing handmade card, and no one needs to know how easy it was to make. Our secret...just you, me and Youtube hahaha. Check out the video for instructions, and in which I explain how to tell if your stamps are boys, or girls. This card folds to fit in a Stampin Up medium envelope without the Tea light, or a bubble wrap envelope with. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Hello Fall – For All Things

for all things stampin upFall is my favorite season, and my favorite time to be a New Englander. The leaves changing colors are so beautiful. Like this card from Veronica with the pretty Cherry and tangelo leaves! Perfect. From the "For All things" stamp set.

CARD: And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

partridge - diana gibbs stampin upThe new Partridge & Pears stamp set just begs to be colored in the the Blendabilities markers. The image is perfect for them. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Diana Gibbs.

CARD: Merry Everything Christmas Trees

trees-joyce freeaco stampinupThis is a lovely, and surprisingly easy Christmas card. Perfect for making when you have a big list of cards to make for that Holiday List. Created with the "Under the Tree" Specialty DSP and the Tree punch. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Joyce Feraco.

CARD: Seasonally Scattered from Shelli and Sara

seasonally scattered-shelli gardner stampin upThis card is one of the most special of the 113 Founders Circle swaps from last month. All of the cards were amazing, and I'll be sharing more throughout the next couple of months. The reason why this card is so special, is because it was made by Shelli Gardner (CEO and Co-Founder of Stampin Up) and her daughter Sara Douglas. It's not unusual to find Shelli still making her swaps at FC (before swap night) while she's visiting with everyone. Receiving her swap is such an honor and a joy. It's one I cherish and save. View more Founders Circle Swaps

CARD: Spooky Ghosts having some Fall Fun

halloween ghosts-patty bennett Another adorable Halloween card from the new "toys" in the Stampin Up Holiday catalog. This is from the Mingle All the Way, Fall Fest and Holiday Invitation stamp sets. Love the ghosts popping up on this card, they crack me up. This would make a great party invitation.

Fall Fest Pumpkin fun plus Paper Pumpkin refill kits

fall fest-vernoica stampin up fall fest-vernoica stampin up1How flippin' adorbs are these Halloween cards created with the Fall Fest stamp set and matching Fun Fall Framelit dies for the Ghost. These cuties are from Veronica, and she shares a neat technique for stamping the Jack-oLantern face background.... A fun tip about these cards is the pumpkin face background was created by attaching all three faces to a clear block in a triangle pattern. This is a great way to achieve uniformity when stamping backgrounds with small stamps. I also used the September Paper Pumpkin kit to create my cards. ~ Veronica