Stamp Time Somewhere

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - Hello Pumpkin

 Hello!!!

    Thank you so much for joining me today on this month's A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop, featuring the AMAZING kit - Hello Pumpkin. When I say AMAZING, I mean AMAZING. 

Now, I know some people prefer the card kits to the treat kits, and this is a treat kit. This kit has SO MUCH in it. First, they worked really hard to make a kit that could be used for Halloween or Thanksgiving/Autumn. Second they packed it FULL - like over 500 pieces FULL of paper crafting greatness!

I geared my alternates more towards the Thanksgiving/Autumn side of things. A sweet little treat holder using the Little Treats Box die from the August-December Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog, and an Autumn theme card.

I LOVE this little treat box - it's super versatile, and it fits Ghiradelli Square chocolates perfectly!!! I cut out 2 from a sheet of Bumblebee cardstock. I LOVE how our designers made it the perfect size to do that! To make the background stamping go more quickly, I put all three of the small flower/leaf images on one acrylic block. I LOVE the pumpkin images, and LOVED coloring them with a variety of Stampin' Blends to get that rich, vibrant color.

 I don't always use a lot of the die cuts and such from the kits on my alternative projects, because I usually still make up the projects pretty close to how they were designed after. This time though, there were SO MANY!!! I knew I really wanted to use the cute pumpkin die!!! I also LOVE adding touches of blues and teals in with my fall decor, so I thought I would jazz up a few Rhinestones by customizing them with a Pretty Peacock Blends Marker.

With it being such a fabulous kit, it is sure to be a fabulous hop! I can't wait to see what everyone has created!!!

 

 

I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code X7CQZDXS. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more!

 

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$21.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim

[152472]

$6.50

Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

[152475]

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Little Treat Box Dies

[153571]

$38.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

 Before you go - have you seen my latest Class To Go? It's a Retreat style class, full of boxes, bags, tags, cards, and free treats from me!!! CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS HERE

Finally!!! Snowflake Splendor Retreat to Go - Available NOW!!!

 I am so excited about this - it's been a long time coming - it's here though...

My

SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR - RETREAT TO GO!!!

After 15 years of offering in person classes and retreats, and "Classes" to Go... I knew it was time to step it for y'all.

You asked - I answered!

I am packing this retreat FULL - just for YOU

What do you get?

All of the supplies cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble, along with a detailed PDF tutorial for -

A Card Box - with 6 cards and envelopes

 a Gift card holder (supplies to make 2)

Gift Box in a card

Gift Bag with Tissue

Tall gift box

PLUS - 

5 FREE Gift Tags as a thank you from me (PDF instructions included)

PLUS a Special EXCLUSIVE GIFT made for you by me (PDF instructions included)

That's a total of 18 completed pieces!

Access to an EXCLUSIVE Facebook Group - where I will possibly do some group chats where we can assemble together, and even some Facebook Lives!!! I'll send your invite after you are registered!

What you will need:

Ink Pads: Highland Heather, Pacific Point, Balmy Blue, Pool Party. Die Cut Machine, Clear Blocks

Suggested Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal (or +),

Fine Tip Glue Pen

OPTION #1

FULL CLASS - $85 Snowflake Wishes 17 piece Stamp Set and Coordinating 8 piece Die Bundle ($55.75 value), Make and Take kits with over $25 in supplies, 2 FREE gifts (5 gift tags and an exclusive surprise gift, and full PDF(+ $8 Shipping if not picking up from me) 

OPTION #2

SUPPLIES ONLY - $55 Make and Take kits only (no stamps or dies) and PDF (+ $8 Shipping if not picking up from me)

OPTION #3

PDF ONLY - $30 This is a great option if you have already have all the supplies and want to do your own cutting and scoring

 To order your kit or PDF - EMAIL ME

and I will get you registered, and arrange payment.

Orders for this class will close on October 3rd or when I reach capacity!

At that time I will order all of your products, prepare your kit, with an estimated ship date to you by October 16th.

If you need to order the additional supplies, I'll make sure that you have everything that you need when you email me requesting the class!

LIMITED AVAILABILITY!!!!

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#tgifc281 Sketch Challenge - with Stampin' Up! A Good Man

 Hey there! Happy Friday!  It's been such a busy week here. I've been working on something BIG for y'all. I am so stinking excited about it too!!! I've also been trying to get a lot of my older Stampin' Up! products sold, so I was really proud of myself that I have actually had this card done for a few weeks.

 

 So I KIND of followed the sketch for my card. I think it kind of works...even if I didn't really follow the rules very well... LOL

 I made the card to give to my Dad for his birthday. I had colored the image a few weeks ago, and knew I wanted to use it for this sketch. I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment in Versamark ink on different colors of cardstock that coordinated with the main image, and heat embossed them with White Stampin' Emboss Powder. I LOVE how it turned out.

I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code X7CQZDXS. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more! If you order a BRAND NEW - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine this week - I will send you TWO TUTORIALS!!!

 

Product List

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

[149270]

$24.00

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

[148618]

$23.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

$9.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[149557]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148544]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[149537]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$8.75

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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OSAT Blog Hop - You've Got This - Back to School

 Hi there! Welcome to the One Stamp At A Time "OSAT" Blog Hop! We have a great theme this month, and I was excited to be able to share with you the fun projects that I came up with! When I saw the theme, I knew exactly what I would do!

 So, when my boys were starting school this year, even though I knew they would be starting in distance learning, I knew I had to keep up some traditions for them. One being their annual "first day of school signs and cards". Of course cookies after school too!

 I'll start with the cards, as they were the jumping off point.

 I was having fun incorporating the boys' school colors in their projects this year. It definitely made for some fun cards. I love having a camouflage background stamp set - I am using it all the time. Thanks to the Playful Alphabet Dies (you DO have them by now, right?) I was able to make the EXACT sentiment I had in my head. I wanted to make sure that they knew that I knew it wouldn't be easy this year with all of the changes they are facing, but together we can do ANYTHING!!! I'm a firm believer in attitude determines so much!

 Want to see the cute boys that got these cards? Here they are holding their signs:

 I can't believe how BIG my boys are getting!!! I make them get up and dressed every day for school, even if we don't plan on leaving the house. I think it helps set up their day for success. They don't always like me for it, but OH WELL!!! LOL I have all these signs saved for their scrapbooks. They will become divider pages for their school books!

 Fun tip - I used the negative space from cutting out their letters for their cards to create the strip across the bottom of their signs.

 I am so looking forward to the rest of this month's hop! I love all of the inspiration this team has to share. 

 

I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code X7CQZDXS. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more! If you order a BRAND NEW - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine this week - I will send you TWO TUTORIALS!!!

 

Product List

Pattern Play Bundle

[154087]

$45.00

Camouflage Cling Background Stamp

[152547]

$17.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$7.50

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$8.75

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121044]

$8.75

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Layering Circles Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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Creation Station Blog Hop - Tool Time - Happy 16th Birthday to my "Baby" Boy

 Hello!!!! Happy Sunday! Welcome to this month's Fabulous Creation Station Blog Hop! This is bound to be an impressive hop, just because the theme is so freaking cool - Tool Time. We get to highlight some of Stampin' Up!'s awesome tools.

 I kind of went with an obvious one, our brand new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine!!! This thing is FABULOUS! If you have been wishing for an amazing machine to use with all of our fabulous Dies and Embossing Folders, wait no more!!!

 

 I knew it would be great to use to create a special card for my son's 16th Birthday. He loves bold, graphic cards, and absolutely LOVED the card I made for him. 

 

 If you choose one set of dies to add to your Stampin' Cut & Emboss order, do yourself a favor and add the Playful Alphabet - I have used it SO MUCH!!! I also SERIOUSLY suggest ordering some Foam Adhesive Sheets too, because they make adding dimension to these dies SO EASY!!! Trust me on this. You just cut them to the size of the paper you need and then run it all through the machine at once! If you aren't looking for dimension, you can use the regular Adhesive Sheets.

I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code X7CQZDXS. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more! If you order a BRAND NEW - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine this week - I will send you TWO TUTORIALS!!!

 

 

Product List

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146386]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

 Please enjoy the rest of the hop - next up is Elizabeth!!!

#tgifc280 Color Challenge Stampin' Up! Tasteful Textures, and WHAT???

 Hello, happy Friday! It's the first Friday of the month, so it's time for another great Color Combo. I was excited about this one, as it was perfect for a birthday card for my sweet niece!

 I thought it might be a little fun to mix things up a bit and pair two stamp sets that maybe a lot of people wouldn't consider using together, but well - it's pretty "me"

 Actually, there's quite a bit of "me" in this card. Mixing pink camo, vellum, sparkly things, gold and flowers is just so fun and funky. Lucky for me, my niece loved it.

 I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code X7CQZDXS. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more! If you order a BRAND NEW - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine this week - I will send you TWO TUTORIALS!!!

 

 

Product List

Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152562]

$23.00

Camouflage Cling Background Stamp

[152547]

$17.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Blender Pens

[102845]

$12.00

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Square Vellum Doilies

[152484]

$5.00

Gold Hoops Embellishments

[152474]

$7.50

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

[152475]

$9.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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We Create Blog Hop - Don't Stamp So Close to Me - No Stamp Challenge

 Hey there! Happy September ?!?! Again, I am not so sure about that! LOL. Let's look on the bright side...we are a bit closer to 2020 being over!!! I personally am ready. I am running around here like a chicken with my head cut off with the kids starting distance learning last week. This was a great challenge for the We Create Blog Hoppers today, because as much as I love long, detailed card making, sometimes I just need some cute and quick cards!!!

 

 I am super excited about this card, because just about every element was made easy with out BRAND NEW - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine!!!

Spend your time crafting, not cutting! The Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine makes precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. Use with dies and embossing folders to easily create accents and elements for cards, scrapbook pages, party invitations, classroom projects, and more.
* This machine has a wide 6" ( 15.2 cm) platform for larger dies and full-size embossing folders. Works with all Stampin' Up! dies and embossing folders. Includes 1 Base Plate, 1 Die Plate, 2 Cutting Plates, and 1 Specialty Plate.

 

 I grabbed a couple of sets of dies, and a super versatile Embossing Folder, and a few scraps of cardstock, and seriously threw this card together!

 Do you want to hear something funny? Once upon a time I thought I didn't need the Right Triangle Bundle!!!! Silly me. I needed it - you need it too. This bundle has endless possibilities! Think about it, switch the colors, switch the sentiment, and you could make this card for any occasion.

 I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code X7CQZDXS. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more! If you order a BRAND NEW - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine this week - I will send you TWO TUTORIALS!!!

 

Product List

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

$8.75

Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153079]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121044]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Scripty 3D Embossing Folder

[149634]

$10.00

Stitched Triangles Dies

[152710]

$35.00

Well Written Dies

[151816]

$40.00

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

STAMPIN' CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE

#149653 $120

Please enjoy today's hop, I think it's such a fun theme, and I know there is going to be some amazing inspiration for you! Next up is my sweet friend Kimberley!!!

 

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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Stampin' Fancy Friday - Sketch Challenge - Christmas Gleaming

 Hi there!!! Welcome back! I am sure that you have seen the amazing other projects that the rest of the Stampin' Fancy Friday Design Team has shared with this sketch challenge on our Instagram Page - Holy Smokes! I loved seeing all of the wonderful variety. We've also loved seeing all of the projects that y'all have created with it and shared as well!

 I might be one of the last ones this month, but hopefully I'm worth the wait - LOL! I used this amazing sketch to create a set of Christmas Cards!

 I bought Christmas Gleaming last year when it originally came out last year, but didn't end up using it in time before Christmas, so I was happy to see it come back! I figured I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity again!!!

 I started with a great base of a Whisper White layer embossed with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder - I LOVE this look. The new Gold Hoop embellishments are AMAZING!!! I sooo need more! (SO do YOU!!! ) 

 I did color all of the holly berry images with my Stampin' Blends, and I did cut them all out by hand. I would totally do it again - so worth it! Do you see that trim? I almost totally missed it in the new Stampin' Up! August-December catalog!!! I'll be using that a lot too!

 I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code FKVPSAGK. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more!

 

Product List

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150464]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144598]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

[153492]

$11.50

Real Red 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim

[153546]

$7.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Gold Hoops Embellishments

[152474]

$7.50

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - World's Greatest

 Hi there! Welcome back. The Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop is back today to show off just some of the great ideas that you could create with this month's Paper Pumpkin kit!

 

 I was a little unsure of what to do with this kit, until I realized that one of the main color schemes was literally PERFECT for my boys school colors... hello cards and gifts for the best band teacher and also the baseball coach!

  It's a pretty simple layout, but by cutting the cards in the package in to strips, you can get SIX strips of those plaid background strips.

I also used some of the same design to create a front panel for the Little Treats Bundle Box!!!

 I love that all of the Stampin' Up! products coordinate so well - I love how adding the Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon looks!!!

 You really should treat yourself and go through today's hop. I love all of the inspiration, and think you will too! (If you want the list of items used on my projects today, it'll be after this list of awesome peeps!)

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[111350]

$8.75

1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

$7.00

Little Treat Box Dies

[153571]

$38.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$10.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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#tgifc278 Inspiration Challenge - Jar of Flowers, Using Watercolor Pencils

 Hi there, Happy Friday!

    It's our last week of Summer Vacay here, we start school on Monday. Hard to believe I will have 2 in high school, and a 5th grader! It's been a busy last week too!!! We FINALLY had our backyard landscaped, no more desert dirt lot! I LOVE it, I am just looking forward to when it's not 110 degrees or more outside.

   I think this was a FUN inspiration challenge this week, and looking at some of the other projects from the other designers was super cool, because we definitely all have our own spin on it! I kind of started with probably the most obvious of the inspiration....

 I grabbed my Jar of Flowers stamp set again (did you see THIS card?). This time, instead of reaching for my go-to Blends, or using my reinkers and ink pads to watercolor, I grabbed my Watercolor Pencils. I chose to use them just like colored pencils, and didn't do any additional blending.

 Here's a better look at the flowers....

 Took a while, but it was fun to do. The best advice I can give when coloring is to not be afraid of adding multiple colors to a color. Like the stems. When you see real stems, you see greens, browns, sometimes hints of orange... color that way. Same with flowers and leaves. Use multiple shades of greens and yellows in your leaves, different yellows and oranges in your flower petals...

 I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code FKVPSAGK. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more!

 

Product List

Jar Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set

[152515]

$23.00

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set

[149298]

$36.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

[149014]

$12.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$10.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

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Looking for a Good Deal on older Stampin' Up! Items?

 If you're like me, you love a good deal. I just wanted to stop by and let you know I have some good deals for YOU!!!!

  For the past several years, I have opened a private FB Group just so that I have the best way to offer my "retired" Stampin' Up! products to you.

 I just added over 250 items (maybe 300) in albums for easy shopping.

 Would you like a chance to shop my sale before I open it to larger groups?

 Join my FB GROUP HERE!!!

Can't wait to see you!

Just a few items I've added:

#tgifc277 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Beautiful Friendship - A Practically Perfect Stamp Set

 Hi there! Happy Friday! SO glad to have you back today, joining me with the TGIF crew and our Sketch Challenge for this week! This week I used one of the BEST stamp sets to create a birthday card specifically for one of the most important people in my life.

 There's something wonderful about EASY floral stamp sets. The kind that you can just grab a few stamps, a few ink colors, randomly stamp (kind of) and come up with a beautiful, natural looking arrangement of flowers! Beautiful Friendship is that kind of set. It made it a natural for me to grab when I wanted to create a birthday card to the best Sister In Law in the world.

I wanted something bright and cheery, so I chose a light color palette, focusing on the Subtles. I suggest starting with your largest flowers, then work your way down to the smaller one. You can fill in with the little accents and the leaves to fill in any blank spots. After I stamped, I did run it through my embossing machine with the Subtle Embossing Folder. The coordinating strip across the front is embossed with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder. 

Ok, I have to brag on myself a little, or tell on myself, depending on how you want to look at it. I have a tendency to hoard the special embellishments. Is it just me? LOL. Anyhow, I told you, this card was going to no ordinary woman! She deserves the In Good Taste Embellishments (and a lot more) SO I USED THEM!!!!LOL

The good news is, I was already able to give it to her, and she loved it! I am so glad that our Stampin' Up! products make it so easy to create beautiful projects!

 I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code FKVPSAGK. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more!

Product List

Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149252]

$22.00

Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150080]

$7.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

In Good Taste Elements

[152476]

$6.50

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$10.00

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

 *Want MORE Stamp Time Somewhere? Catch up with me on my Stamp Time Somewhere Facebook Business Page, and join me for LIVE stamping sessions, sales, promos, announcements, give-aways and MORE!

 

Don't miss out on my exclusive 15 year Anniversary Simply Citrus Class!!!! Check out all the details HERE!

Stampin' Up! Simply Citrus - EXCLUSIVE "stamp-a-long" and FREE Make and Take kit!!!!

Hi friends!!!!

I am SO FREAKING EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!

15 years ago I took a leap of faith to try my hand at making an income from my favorite hobby of paper crafting, and I never looked back.

I have shared my love of stamping with HUNDREDS of people - and I LOVE IT!

I am GRATEFUL beyond words at all of the friendships, love, and support that my Stampin' Up! opportunity has given me.

I want to say THANK YOU!!!

I put together this SUPER-FUN, EXCLUSIVE CLASS just for YOU, as my way to show you my gratitude, and I can't wait for you to join me!

If you have seen the Simply Citrus Kit in the catalog, you know that it is AMAZING! I wanted to build my class for you around it, and the adorable stamp set.

JOIN ME for this EXCLUSIVE CLASS!!!

What do I have planned for you?

Order your Simply Citrus Kit by clicking on the link or photos above, and I will send you an invite to an EXCLUSIVE FB Group.  Once you're in the group, we will schedule several SMALL video chat groups where we can get together and create our kits together!!!

IN ADDITION - as an extra thank you, when you order your kit, I will also send you a FREE PDF, AND FREE MAKE-N-TAKE kit for 3 beautiful, bright, fun and cheery alternative cards using the stamp set, ONLY available during this special!!!!

 

I will include all of the cardstock and embellishments, you will only need a few basic supplies - Black Memento Ink Pad, Versamark Ink Pad, Magenta Madness Ink Pad *optional, can also use Versamark, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips)

Click on any of the items above to add them to your order if you need them.

***Note - you CAN complete the alternate cards without the heat embossing (Versamark/ Embossing Powder/Heat Tool) but will need them if you want to EXACTLY recreate them. I will include alternate ways that you can adapt the cards in the PDF

Orders MUST be placed by August 17th and we will schedule our FB stamp-a-longs for the week of August 24th! 

When I receive your order, I will send you an invite to the exclusive FB group! Please make sure that I have your email and mailing address when you place your order so that I can send you your invite, pdf, and supplies.

All the extra details will be in that group! (I might have some fun surprises planned for everyone too!)

 

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! I have LOVED being your Stampin'Up! Demonstrator the last 15 years, and look forward to many years to come.

Please feel free to email me with any questions!

 *Want MORE Stamp Time Somewhere? Catch up with me on my Stamp Time Somewhere Facebook Business Page, and join me for LIVE stamping sessions, sales, promos, announcements, give-aways and MORE!

#tgifc276 Color Challenge - Unconventional Christmas with Stampin' Up! Snowflake Wishes

 Happy Friday, y'all!!!! Well, it's still over 100 degrees out here in Las Vegas. Maybe the heat is getting to me, because when I saw this week's bright color combo over at the TGIF Challenges Blog, I thought of snowflakes?!?!

 Now, I am sure that YOU are thinking that the heat is getting to me too! LOL.

 I really did think of snowflakes, and I wanted to create one of the trendy "slim line" cards that so many are making lately. Take a peek, tell me what you think.

 These snowflakes are going to be SO MUCH FUN!!! There's a FABULOUS coordinating die set, but you can totally make cute things without them too!!! 

   Take a look at some of the details

 The base of the card is 8 1/2" x 8", scored at 4". I have seen the cards this size, and also 8 1/2" x 7", scored at 3 1/2" 

 I stamped a strip of Whisper White cardstock full of Magenta Madness, Coastal Cabana, and Gorgeous Grape snowflakes, then cut the squares to be matted on Smoky Slate. MOST of the snowflakes I did stamp off one time on my Grid Paper first, to tone down the bright colors.

 I added some vellum snowflakes cut with the So Many Snowflake Dies, and made them sparkle with some Wink of Stella. I also added a few Adhesive Backed Snowflakes and a thin strip of the Snowflake Splendor Ribbon.

 Do you just LOVE that new snowflake embossed background? It's the Winter Snow Embossing Folder and will add just the right touch to your Christmas/Winter themed projects this year.

 Ok, so here are the supplies you'll need if you want to make this card. I'm including the ink pads that I used, but of course you could always recreate this card with your choice of colors.

 

Product List

Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English)

[155172]

$55.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad

[153117]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$8.75

Snowflake Splendor 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon

[153548]

$7.00

Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

[153545]

$6.00

Winter Snow 3D Embossing Folder

[153577]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

 I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of the support that you show my business. It means the world to me. When you place your order this month, please use hostess code FKVPSAGK. Remember also, that I will send you a free tutorial bundle when your order reaches $50 or more!

 *Want MORE Stamp Time Somewhere? Catch up with me on my Stamp Time Somewhere Facebook Business Page, and join me for LIVE stamping sessions, sales, promos, announcements, give-aways and MORE!

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - Summer Nights

 Hey, hey! Did you just LOVE this last month's Paper Pumpkin kit? I know I did! I had so much fun playing with the Summer Nights box and AWESOME add on kit! I came up with a few alternatives for you, and so did all the rest of the amazing designers on this hop!

 I love that we get to come up with a card idea and a "3D" type item! I always TRY to get them coordinate, they don't always, but I managed to pull it off this month. Do you like making 3D/giftable items with your Paper Pumpkin kit supplies?

 I'll share my gift item with you first - 

 I had this sweet little jar candle that was kind of begging to be dressed up. I wrapped a piece of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper around the candle, and tied it in place with a length of the sweet Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon. I then made a little tag with the Stitched So Sweetly dies. The sentiment from the Summer Nights set was stamped in Versamark ink and embossed. The little jar is also from the Summer Nights set. I cut off the little hanger and made one with Linen Thread.

 I made the card after I did the candle, and wanted them to coordinate - 

 I used the same Designer Series Paper and sentiment, then added the cute little  Lightening Bug die cuts and the AWESOME vellum jars from the kit. To make the bugs a little extra fun, I added some Elegant Faceted Gems on their little bodies!

  It really is a fun kit with ENDLESS possibilities. There's still a few days left to get in on this month's kit - 

 

 I'm going to link up all of the supplies I used below, but first I want to make sure you can check out all of my friends who are hoping with us today!!!

 

Ok, are you ready for your shopping list? I'll list all of the Paper Pumpkin options. Of course you don't need to choose ALL of them, but there are options!!! 

 

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

$7.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope that I have helped inspire you to create! 

 Don't forget that when you place an order of $50 or more, I will send you a free tutorial bundle from my Tutorial Store!!!!

 *Want MORE Stamp Time Somewhere? Catch up with me on my Stamp Time Somewhere Facebook Business Page, and join me for LIVE stamping sessions, sales, promos, announcements, give-aways and MORE!