Jan 6, 2021 | January-June 2021 Mini Catalog, Sale-A-Bration 2021 |
The past six weeks have been rather hectic but I’m back, ready to share and announce some exciting changes. But first, it’s time to Sale-A-Brate! If you’re new to Stampin’ Up!, you may not have heard about the happiest time of the Stampin’ Up! year. It’s called Sale‑A‑Bration, and it lasts from 5 January–28 February 2021. During Sale-A-Bration for every $50 order (before tax & shipping), you can select FREE products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Even better, the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog is now available for you to order from so have fun shopping!!!
Here’s a photo of one of my favorite products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure!
Plus if you join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll receive a package of the Regals, Subtles, Neutrals, Brights, and 2020—2022 In Color Designer Series Paper along with your Starter Kit! (a value of almost $60) There couldn’t be a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family and becoming a member of my Playtime with Paper team.
Other news:
- Stampin’ Up! recently announced that the paper plant manufacturing our Whisper White products had to permanently close due to COVID. While it’s sad that another company has fallen victim to the pandemic, Stampin’ Up! searched and located a manufacturer with paper standards that work beautifully with Stampin’ Up! inks and blends. The result is a product name change (no longer Whisper White but Basic White) and new product numbers. Below is the list of new Basic White Products and item numbers:
- BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK (159276)
- BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ THICK CARDSTOCK (159229)
- BASIC WHITE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) CARDSTOCK (159231)
- BASIC WHITE MEDIUM ENVELOPES (159236)
- BASIC WHITE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES (159232)
- BASIC WHITE 3″ X 3″ (7.6 X 7.6 CM) ENVELOPES (159233)
- BASIC WHITE ASSORTED MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES (159234)
- The new Mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is now available for order!
- On a personal note regarding my blog. Starting new week, I will post a project one day a week (Wednesday). Don’t fret though – I will be offering more projects via my business Facebook page, on Instagram and on my You Tube channel. Just click on each of the links and be sure to follow me on all the sources to receive project ideas!
Reminders:
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. And for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Happy crafting (and happy shopping!)
Nov 23, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Stampin' Up!, Uncategorized |
Set your alarm to rise & shine early tomorrow morning! The Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza begins!!! Tomorrow, November 24, Stampin’ Up! is offering a 10% discount on select items in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. It’s important to note that this sale is for one day only – tomorrow!
Most of the items in the catalog are available but there are a few exceptions. Click here 24 hr Sale Exclusions_List_US for the list of exceptions.
This is a great time to stock on essentials – ink & paper. Plus, embellishments and ribbon! It’s also a great time to also check your gift-giving list:
kits make great gifts! (the Gorgeous Posies Card Kit is my favorite)
Bundles are also included – so an added discount on bundles!
Or – give yourself a gift!
Purchase the
Starter Kit during the sale and you’ll get the 10% off in addition to your 20% Demonstrator Discount that day – for a total discount of 30% on products selected!!!
To make the sale even better, I am offering the following:
Spend $50: receive Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Spend $75: also receive Pearl Basic Jewels
Spend $100: also receive Stampin’ Dimensionals
Spend $125: also receive Stampin’ Seal
When you spend $150 – you’ll receive Host Rewards from Stampin’ Up!
Note: to receive the my special offering, when placing your order online through my store, you must use the hostess code CJSBNX7Z . (no exceptions)
How to order:
use hostess code: CJSBNX7Z. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes).
Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Shop & place your order early in the day!
or:
if you email me to place your order, please do so before 8:00 p.m. EST – the earlier you order, the better!
Check out just a few of the items on my list:
It’s a great time to refresh my Stampin’ Blends that have had lots of use for holiday projects!
Be sure to not miss out on this special – it ends at 11:50 P.M. (MST) on November 24th!
Happy shopping and of course, happy crafting!
Nov 20, 2020 | August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, Cards, Christmas, Fun Folds, Holiday, Snowflake Wishes, Winter Snow Embossing Folder |
It’s always fun to find alternate folds to use for card designs. Today’s design is a side fold shared by Patty Bennett during a team stamping event. So, I added the fold to my “must create” fun fold list. Using the So Many Snowflake Dies, multiple snowflakes are cut and layered to embellish the Snowflake Side Fold Card. The Winter Snow Embossing Folder creates the perfect background for the layered snowflakes.
Materials:
- Snowflake Wishes Bundle
- Balmy Blue cardstock: card base: 4-1/4” x 11”, score at 5-1/2” & 6-3/4”; scraps for cutting snowflakes
- Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper: 1” x 4”
- Whisper White cardstock: 4” x 4” (2 pieces – for front & interior)’ 1” x 3-1/2” for sentiment
- Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper – for large, medium & small snowflake
- Winter Snow Embossing Folder
- Misty Moonlight Classic Ink Pad
- Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems
- Snowflake Splendor ¼” ribbon
- Stampin’ Seal+ Adhesive
- Glue Dots
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
- Optional: Tag Punch to cut notch for ribbon
Directions for Assembly:
- Fold Balmy Blue card base along fold lines. Use adhesive to seal the card front to the card back in the area between the score lines (5-1/2” to 6-3/4”).
- Add the strip of designer series paper to the card front (sealed section).
- Texture emboss one of the 4” x 4” Whisper White cardstock pieces. Attach to the card front.
- Snowflakes: use the snowflake dies to cut a large, medium and small snowflake from the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper and the Balmy Blue cardstock. After die cutting snowflakes, layer the cardstock pieces atop the glimmer paper pieces attaching with glue dots.
- Stamp sentiment onto strip of Whisper White cardstock using the Misty Moonlight Classic Ink Pad.
- Position snowflakes to the card front and attach using glue dots.
- Add sentiment strip using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish the center of each snowflake with a Blue Adhesive-Backed Gem.
- Finish the card by wrapping a ribbon around the left side of card, overlapping ends on front of the card. Tie a small bow using the ribbon and attaching where the ribbon overlaps on the card front. TIP: to hold ribbon in place, use tag punch (or another punch) to cut a small notch wide enough to create a track for the ribbon
Be sure to give the side fold card design a try! And add the Snowflake Wishes Bundle to your order, it’s a great set for winter themed cards.
Reminders:
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for your orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order Project Materials at the bottom of the post or click here to visit my Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Curvy Celebrations is underway! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle is now available for you to order. Click here to view the products available.
Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin Kit – Available for ordering through December 10. Kit details and ordering – click here.
Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting…
Project Materials:
The current host code is: CJSBNX7Z. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Nov 18, 2020 | August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, Bundles, Cards, Christmas, Holiday, Poinsettia Petals, Stampin' Up! |
For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing a variety of Christmas card designs. This Poinsettia Petals Christmas card is one of my favorite designs. To cut the flowers petals, the Poinsettia Dies cut the Red Velvet Paper Pack creating a gorgeous poinsettia flower. For an elegant card base, the Wonder of the Season Memories & More cards with matching envelopes work perfectly. For added elegance, the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper and the Beaded Pearls embellishment are used. And for extra glam, the sentiment is heat embossed using Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Below the photo, you’ll find tips for creating the card along with a list of project materials.
Materials:
- Poinsettia Petals Bundle
- Wonder of the Season Memories & More Cards with Envelopes
- Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper (3” x 4”)
- Red Velvet Paper Pack
- Garden Green Cardstock & Garden Green Classic Ink Pad
- Silver Foil Sheet
- Whisper White Cardstock
- Versamark Pad
- Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder
- Beaded Pearls
- 5/8” Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
- Adhesive Sheets (3” x 4”)
- Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Glue Dots
- Paper Snips
- Sponge Dauber
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
- Heat Tool
Directions:
- Using the Poinsettia Dies, cut the following:
- from the Red Velvet Paper Pack
- one large poinsettia layer
- one medium poinsettia layer
- one small poinsettia layer
- from Garden Green cardstock
- from Silver Foil Sheet
- Attach the 3″ x 4″ adhesive sheet to the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. Then, attach to the card base front being sure to center inside the red frame on the card. (TIP: use adhesive sheets with vellum style paper to attach without the adhesive showing)
- Assemble and layer the poinsettia (large, medium, small flower) using glue dots and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the layers. TIP: place the mini dimensionals under the layers of poinsettia petals for added dimension to the flower.
- Use the Garden Green Classic Ink Pad to sponge edges of leaves..
- Attach leaves and silver fronds behind the poinsettia using glue dots.
- Tuck strips of Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon behind the leaves & fronds with glue dots.
- Use mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the flower to the left side of card front atop the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper.
- Stamp sentiment using Versamark onto Whisper White cardstock, top with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heat set. Let cool slightly, then trim the paper around the sentiment using paper snips. Attach to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
You’ll definitely see more creations from me using the Red Velvet Paper Pack! Cutting the velvet paper with embossing style dies creates added dimension. I hope you’ll give it a try.
Reminders:
Curvy Celebrations is underway! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle is now available for you to order. Click here to view the products available.
Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin Kit – Available for ordering through December 10. Detail and ordering – click here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for your orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order Project Materials at the bottom of the post or click here to visit my Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting…
Project Materials:
The current host code is: CJSBNX7Z. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Nov 16, 2020 | August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, Christmas, In The Pines, Quick & Easy, Simple Stamping |
Today’s card, In the Pines Season’s Greetings, is a simple stamping card that can be assembled quickly. The In The Pines Bundle contains the In the Pines Stamp Set and the Pine Woods Dies providing a variety of products for your creations. Not only is the bundle appropriate for holiday cards, it is great to use for nature inspired card themes.
Materials:
- In the Pines Bundle
- Shaded Spruce cardstock: 4-1/4” x 11” – score at 5-1/2” and fold for card base; 4” x 5-1/4” (layer 1)
- Whisper White cardstock: 4-3/8” x 3-1/8” (layer 2); 3-1/2” x 2-3/4” for tree oval; ½” x 3” for sentiment banner
- Classic Christmas 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper: Shaded Spruce design 4-1/4” x 3”
- Oval Layering Dies (2nd largest)
- Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
- Banner Pick A Punch
- Shaded Spruce Classic Ink Pad
- Gold Twine (from Wonder of the Season Ribbon Pack) – 8”
- Stampin’ Seal
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Glue Dots
Directions for the In The Pines Season’s Greetings card:
- Texture emboss the 5-1/4” x 4” Shaded Spruce cardstock using the Subtle 3D texture embossing folder. Attach to the card base front using strong adhesive.
- Layer the designer series paper atop the Whisper White cardstock. Attach to the texture embossed layer near the top of the embossed piece – leave room to add the sentiment banner.
- Select pine tree die from the Pine Woods Dies and cut pine from Whisper White cardstock. Die cut tree in the center of the oval. Attach to designer series paper using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp sentiment onto strip of Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce Classic Ink Pad. Punch ends to create banner. Attach to card using dimensionals.
- Embellish tree trunk at base with a gold twine bow (attach with glue dot).
Using this basic design, you can change the colors, switch the pattern of designer series paper to create an entirely different look. I’ll be sharing more cards using the In The Pines Bundle so be sure to follow my blog.
Reminders:
Curvy Celebrations is underway! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle is now available for you to order. Click here to view the products available.
Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin Kit – Available for ordering through December 10. Detail and ordering – click here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (2020-2021 Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for your orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order Project Materials at the bottom of the post or click here to visit my Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting…
Project Materials:
The current host code is: CJSBNX7Z. Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
