SNEAK PEEK: Best Wishes Card from Happy Wishes stamps

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A beautiful "Best Wishes" card that works for so many occasions: birthday, wedding, graduation, new job, new home, etc. From the upcoming Stampin Up Happy Wishes stamp set (part of Sale-a-bration) and Cake Soiree stamp set in the Occasions Catalog. the background paper is the Petal Passion DSP.

SNEAK PEEK: Have a birthday brew card from the Bubble Over Stamp Set

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The new Stampin Up Bubble Over Stamp set and matching Bottles & Bubbles framelits dies bundles is one of my fast favorites in the upcoming Occasions Catalog. Just adorable as either soda/pop, root beer or brewed beer. This is layered over a panel of coordinating Bubbles & Fizz DSP that is part of the Sale-a-bration catalog.

SNEAK PEEK: Love You Card from Sale-a-Bration Party Panda Stamps

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This card is just a cute little bundle of love! These new Party Panda stamps from the upcoming Stampin Up Sale-a-bration are a huge hit. This card is great for birthdays, Valentine's Day, encouragement and even anniversaries. It's a great all occasion card idea. The panda is stamped on a circle cut from the Stitched Shapes dies, layered over a Delicate Doily. The tail of the blushing bride panel is punched with the Triple Banner Punch, and layered over the Bubbles & Fizz DSP that is also available free during Sale-a-bration.

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: Fun techniques featuring the Fortunate to Know You Stamp Set

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So exciting to be able to play with new toys and it isn't even Christmas .... yet. On today's online class I'll be using the new Stampin Up Fortunate to Know You "Fortune Cookie" stamp set to create these set of super stinkin' cute birthday cards. This set will be coming out in the new 2018 Occasions Catalog (available now from Demonstrators and Jan 3 for customers). We'll be doing several fun techniques on these cards. Techniques include:
  • Stampin' Blends blending & Shading
  • Masking
  • Background Sponging
Speaking of Christmas, I will be taking some time off next week to visit with family and spend some time with my son who's home from college. I don't have any scheduled live videos during the week. Linda and I will be back on December 30 with a live card swap from the new catalogs. Happy Holidays!

SNEAK PEEK: Sure Do Love You Valentine’s Day Card

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Today's card is a great Valentine's day card idea. It features the new Stampin Up Sure Do Love you stamp set and Sweet Cake framelits Dies. The vellum flowers are from the Sweet Soiree Embellishment kit. The background paper is from the Petal Passion DSP. All of these products are sneak peeks at what's coming in the Occasions Catalog on January 3.

SNEAK PEEK: Beautiful Friend Card from the Beautiful Peacock SAB Set

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A "Beautiful Friend" card from the upcoming Stampin Up Beautiful Peacock stamp set that will be available for free during Sale-a-bration. The peacock is stamped in Island Indigo and Pool Party ink on a panel cut from the Stitched Shapes Dies. Layered on a Delicate Doily and some DSP from the Petal Garden collection.

SNEAK PEEK: Happy Birthday Card from the Sale-a-Bration Happy Wishes Stamp Set

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Today's birthday card share is another beauty from the new (upcoming) Stampin Up Happy Wishes stamp set. This stamp set will be available free with qualifying orders during the Sale-a-bration event that is happening now for Demonstrators, and begins January 3 for customers. I can't get enough of it! I'm loving this color combo as well.

REVEAL: December Paper Pumpkin Kit Reveal and Contest

BACK IN PLAID KIT

{{SPOILER ALERT}} My December "Flora and Flutter" Paper Pumpkin kit has arrived and I opened it live on Facebook. The reveal and "how to" (or how no-to) video is below. I think my mailman had target practice at our snowman with my Paper Pumpkin kits lol. They looked like he was tossing them at him don't they? A subscription to Paper Pumpkin kits makes a great Christmas present. I will have my alternate project and video for this kit later in the month. I have a couple extra kits if you missed out this month and are one of the first to email me you may get lucky!

SALE! Up to 60% OFF – My Clearance Rack has just been updated – while supplies last

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Stampin' Up has just added new items to my Clearance Rack, save up to 60% Off! These items are limited, many are hard to find, and all are while supplies last. some will sell out quickly, the list below shows what was available as of this morning. Combine with my other offers and the Year End Sales.

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CLEARANCE RACK OFFERS

Note these are all limited supply offers, and while supplies last. Some will sell out quickly, what is pictured was available as of this morning but may be gone by this afternoon.

SNEAK PEEK: You Make Me Happy Card from Sale-a-Bration Happy Wishes

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Today's card share is a gorgeous "You make me so happy" card from the new (upcoming) Stampin Up Happy Wishes stamp set. This stamp set will be available free with qualifying orders during the Sale-a-bration event that is happening now for Demonstrators, and begins January 3 for customers. The background paper and embellishments are also new, they come from the Sweet Soiree Suite in the upcoming Occasions Catalog. Sweet Soirree Designer Series Paper and the Sweet Soiree Embellishment kit. Layered with a Delicate Lace Doily.

SNEAK PEEK: Fruit Basket You are the Sweetest Card

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This is such a fun from the new Tutti-Frutti Suite in the upcoming Stampin Up catalog Occasions Catalog. The Fruit Basket Stamp set & coordinating Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack, Tutti-Frutti Designer Paper and the matching sequin stick ons.

BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: How to make Photo Shaker Cards for New Years

PHOTO & BLOG HOP

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group New Years Eve Theme Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects, and announce a new contest give-away (below). To continue on your journey through our projects, simply use the BLOG HOPPERS links below.   Are you running behind with your holiday / Christmas cards? Make these super cool Photo-Shaker cards for New Years instead. Wow your friends and family, and take some of the holiday stress off by sending them a little bit later. Created with the Stampin' Up Large Number die set, Foil Frenzy Specialty paper, Chapange (or Copper) Foil, and Sequins. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make. See my "how to" video below, and download the free pdf.

SNEAK PEEK: Lots of Lavender Love Card from Sale-a-Bration

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Today's card share is a beautiful creation from both of the upcoming Stampin Up catalogs (Occasions & Sale-a-bration). It combines the Lots of Lavender SAB stamp set with the new Sure Do Love You Bundle (stamps and dies) in the Occasions Catalog. The background is layered on some Sweet Soirée Designer Paper. The wisteria base is textured with the Layered Leaves dynamic folder. Loving these Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes.

SNEAK PEEK: Life is Better Card from Sale-a-Bration Lots of Lavender

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Life is so much better with you in it card comes from the new Stampin up Lots of Lavender stamp set. This stamp set is available free as a gift during Sale-a-bration. This beautiful card also features the new Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Paper and Petals and more dies from the upcoming Occasions Catalog. Designed by Veronica  

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 45 – Greatest Hits Top 10 Retiring Products

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 45

Top 10 "Greatest Hits" of the Retiring Products - Season Finale December 12, 2017 Welcome to our "Greatest Hits" season finale of the Stampin' Scoop! We'll be recapping our Top 10 favorite products/suites from the retiring 2017 Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. We shared over 80 project ideas. You'll find them below, and on the video. We had lots of laughs working through a few camera issues in the beginning of our video, it's like a big blooper episode lol. You'll be happy to know we did work them out, but the laughs never end.

SALE & RETIRING LIST: Stampin Up Year End Sale Event Starts Today – While Supplies Last

SALE DETAILS

Dates: December 1 - January 2, 2018 or while supplies last
The countdown to year-end deals and discounts has begun! The Year-End Sales Event is our chance to do a little inventory cleaning—and your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items.This promotion features a selection of items that are last-chance and limited-inventory, so be sure to place your order while supplies last!
  • Available to Customers & Demonstrators (demonstrators get additional demo discount on sale items).
  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Discounts apply to select items only.
  • Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
  • Discounted items may be added to a Demo Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Host sets can be purchased using only Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).
Here is a pdf of all the retiring items, this list contains all of the retiring and surplus items featured in the Year-End Sales Event. Retiring products will no longer be available for purchase after January 2, 2018. Check my online store for an up-to-date item list.

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: How to create a Tiny Treat Box Snowman Hot Cocoa Tower

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This is just the stinkin' cutest Tiny Treat Box Snowman Tower of Cocoa. He is created with 3 of Stampin' Up!'s Tiny Treat Boxes, each filled with a layer for the perfect cup of hot chocolate. 1 part Starlight mints, 1 part Hot Chocolate Cocoa powder and 1 part Mini Marshmallows. The spoon is attached with attached with the 7/8" Striped Ribbon in the Holiday Catalog (retiring), the ribbon has some wire in it to hold it's shape. The hat is created from a black knit glove that I found at Wal-Mart (2 pair pack really cheap - 4 gloves). I cut the fingers off to make the hat.

SNEAK PEEK: Fruit Basket Jackpot Slot Machine Card

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Jackpot!!! Today is your day fun slot machine card idea from the Stampin Up Tutti-Fruitt Suite that is coming out in the 2018 Occasions Catalog. The fruit is stamped with the Fruit Basket stamp set, then punched with the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. The "Today is your day" words and the balloons are from the Let the Good Times Roll bundle (stamp set and dies). Designed by Veronica

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: November 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Card Set & Giveaway

NOVEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

On this live online class we’ll be making these flippin' adorable Holiday treat bags out of the stockings from the November Stampin Up Paper Pumpkin Kit. I love making alternate projects from these kits to share how versatile they are. I had fun combining ideas from my stamping friends to create this gift set of goody bags.

CARD: Merry Little Christmas from the Retiring Quilted Christmas Bundle

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A beautiful, bright, colorful Christmas card idea from the retiring Stampin Up Quilted Christmas Suite. So sad to see this set go, it's such a versitle and great set. Not to mention how popular it is. This card features so many great products that are about to be discontinued: Christmas Quilt Stamp set, Quilt Builder Framelits, The Quilted Christmas DSP, and the Stitched Felt Embellishments.

SNEAK PEEK: Sure Do Love You Every Single Day Card

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You're My Valentine Every Single Day card from the new (upcoming) Stampin Up Sure Do Love You bundle (stamps and Lots of Love Box dies). Perfect for your loved one on Valentine's Day. The background is created with the new Sweet Soirre Embellishment Kit and the Sweet Soirree Specialty Designer Paper.

SNEAK PEEK: Birthday Card from Sale-a-Bration Party Panda

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Happy Birthday Card from the new (upcoming) Stampin Up Party Pandas stamp set. This stamp set will be available free with $50 orders during the 2018 Stampin Up Sale-a-bration event. This event begins December 1 for demonstrators, and January 2 for customers. The background paper is also part of the 2018 SAB, it's called Bubbles & Fizz Designer Paper. It matches the Bubble over Bundle that is featured in the 2018 Occasions catalog. Linda and I featured this card on yesterday's new catalog sneak peek reveal video.

VIDEO: Huge Holiday Haul from the new Catalog – The Whole “Sha-Bang”- Part 2

PRE-ORDER FROM THE NEW CATALOGS

  • Demonstrator Pre-order: December 1 – January 2, 2018
Stampin Up Demonstrators can now pre-order brand new products from the 2018 Occasions Catalog, and earn 2018 Sale-a-Bration products with your pre-order. Customers will be able to order/earn these products beginning January 3, 2018. Can’t wait? Get them now in the Demonstrator Kit Deal, and combine with the Year-End sales event and retiring products! Linda and had a super fun live mega-share of the entire Occasions Catalog, including ideas and projects. As well as most of the Sale-a-bration products today on Facebook. We had a few techy issues getting started, which always makes for some fun in the "upside down" (see video). I have new product videos, dates and details on the new catalogs below, including how to get your copy. There is also info on my upcoming Demonstrator Card Swap.

NEWS: Stamparatus Reservations – Get Yours Early – Closes December 30

Change in Stamparatus Reservation Windows

RESERVE YOURS BEGINNING TUESDAY! The results are in! The first Stamparatus reservation (November) window reached its maximum number of reservations in just 15 minutes, which provided us with some very important information: You LOVE this new stamping tool! We couldn’t be more thrilled; in fact, your response was so amazing that we’ve decided to make some important adjustments to the reservation process. As was previously announced, the second reservation window will remain open from December 5–30; however, during this reservation period we will take as many orders as we receive (yay!) and not close the window until December 30. So whether the total number of reservations is 100 or 100,000, the window will stay open! Please note the following changes:
  • Beginning March 19, we will ship Stamparatuses in the order the reservations were received (first in, first out) and continue through the next few months and beyond as product arrives in our warehouse. Because shipment dates are based on manufacturing lead times, not all of the reservations made during the December 5–30 window will ship on March 19 (as was previously announced).
  • In order to accommodate demand, limits have changed as follows: one reservation per customer and one per demonstrator.
  • Because we are not limiting the maximum number of reservations for the second window, we will not offer a third window. This is the last chance for you and your customers to reserve a Stamparatus before it becomes available in the 2018-2019 annual catalog.
Please note what has not changed:
  • If you reserved more than one stamping tool during the first reservation period, that number will not change; you will still receive the same number you reserved.
  • If you reserved one or more stamping tool(s) during the first reservation period, you may still order during the second window.
  • The reservation window will open at 2:00 PM (MT) on December 5.
We can’t wait for you to get your hands on your very own Stamparatus and look forward to seeing the projects you’ll make with this incredible stamping tool.

CARD: Jolly Christmas from Santa’s Suit Stamp Set

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Looking for fun, quick and easy Christmas Card ideas? This one is perfect. Featuring the Stampin Up Santa's Suit stamp set. Santa is layered on circles cut with either circle punches, or the Layering Circles dies. Loving the 7/8" Striped Ribbon over the Merry Little Christmas DSP. the tag banners were created with the Merry Music DSP and Triple Banner Punch.

CARD: The Mouse King Card from the Sugarplum Dreams Stamp Set

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Adorable Mouse King Nutcracker card from the Stampin' Up! Sugarplum Dreams Stamp Set. The image is colored with the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens over Shimmer White card stock for a great shimmer that doesn't show in this photo. The words are heat embossed in Silver.

NEWS: 2018 Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration Pre-Orders being today for Demonstrators

PRE-ORDER FROM THE NEW CATALOGS

  • Demonstrator Pre-order: December 1 - January 2, 2018
Stampin Up Demonstrators can now pre-order brand new products from the 2018 Occasions Catalog, and earn 2018 Sale-a-Bration products with your pre-order. Customers will be able to order/earn these products beginning January 3, 2018. Can't wait? Get them now in the Demonstrator Kit Deal, and combine with the Year-End sales event and retiring products! I have new product videos, dates and details on the new catalogs below, including how to get your copy. There is also info on my upcoming Demonstrator Card Swap.  

SNEAK PEEKS

Linda and I will be live on Facebook Monday, December 4 at 3pm EST with another awesome unboxing sneak peek video. See even more products up close and enter to win new product giveaways.

CARD: Sharing the Joy Doggie from the Ready for Christmas Bundle

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Sharing the Joy super cute holiday "doggie" card from the Stampin Up Ready of Christmas bundle. The Ready for Christmas stamp set and Christmas Staircase dies are just adorable. The images are watercolored with the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens for some quick color to bring it all to live. The Season of Glitz Bow is the perfect touch.

CARD: Here Comes Santa Paws right down Santa Paws lane

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Here comes Santa Paws, here comes Santa Paws, right down Santa Paws lane! I've got that song stuck in your head, how about this adorable card finding a place in your heart. So stinkin' cute. The caroling kitties are watercolored with the ink pads and aqua painters. Layered over some Stampin Up Merry Music & Christmas Around the World DSP.

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 44 – Quilted Christmas Suite

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 44 The Quilted Christmas Suite

November 27, 2017 On today's Stampin' Scoop Show, Linda and I featured the Stampin Up Quilted Christmas Suite. This bundle features the Christmas Quilt Stamp Set and coordinating Christmas Quit Dies.This set makes beautiful holiday cards and we shared a few ideas in the video (and below). Linda made a great card, and shared some fabulous techniques. The show must go on....Right before we aired live on Facebook, we noticed the floor of the studio had been flooded. We were able to go on with the stamping as scheduled, but we had to wear shoes (the horror...kidding). Linda normally takes her shoes off so she doesn't appear so tall, or so I don't appear so short standing next to her hahaha. Just goes to show we love stamping more than anything, even if it means standing in water to stamp.