Tranquil Snow is Glistening Tree

The tree image in the Snow is Glistening is just beautiful! It's made up of all shapes and sizes of snowflakes and it looks absolutely gorgeous embossed!

Here I have used Silver Embossing Powder on Tranquil Tide cardstock. The Mint Macaron layer is embossed with the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder. The snowflakes were die cut using the Snowfall Thinlits and White Velvet cardstock. 

I have been really enjoying using these new products so much! Make sure to get yours while they are still available!

A Blizzard of Wishes

I finally got my hands on a few of my favorite products from the Snowflake Showcase offering...the beautiful Snow is Glistening stamp set and the fabulous Snowfall Thinlits Dies. This is the first card I've created with these items.

I couldn't wait to cut out that gorgeous large snowflake! It cut perfectly on my first attempt and most all the little bits popped right out...which is helpful! I used the White Velvet Paper to cut from. It adds a nice texture, but honestly unless you are touching it, it really isn't that noticeable. 

I used three of the snowflake stamps from this set placed on one block to easily stamp the beautiful snowflake background. Pool Party card stock and Coastal Cabana ink were used. 

The items featured  as part of the Snowflake Showcase are only available for a short time...while supplies last. (Actually, the White Velvet paper has already sold out.) I just LOVE anything with intricate snowflake designs so I'm glad I was able to add these to my collection to use for years to come. If you purchase these two items from me during this promotion, you will receive a FREE tutorial from me using these products. So, what are you waiting for? Order yours today while they are still available. 

Let It Snow!

Are you ready???

Let it snow! Or at least, create a snowy wonderland using this incredible assortment of products. Today is the first day that you can begin ordering the Snowflake Showcase products...

With two stamp sets, paper, accessories, and dies, the only limit is your creativity! The Snow Is Glistening stamp set, the Snowfall Thinlit Dies and and the coordinating accessories are on the way to me now. I can't wait to get my hands on them and I have plans to create some fantastic projects I am sure you will LOVE! I will be offering a free tutorial to all those who purchase the stamp set and dies from me during this promotion. I also have plans for other project kits I will be offering...so you will definitely want to order at least these two items ASAP.

Remember these beautiful products are available for a limited time only...through November 30th, or while supplies last.

Shop now to avoid disappointment later.

Flippin' Flashback Friday: Joyous Snowflake Card

Happy Friday! Today's card is a double Flashback Friday! Before SU! retired all the flip card dies, I used to share flip cards on most Fridays and I called those posts Flippin' Friday. Recently I started sharing creations using some of my favorite retired items and I call it Flashback Friday...anyways...today's card uses retired items along with some current items as well!

Remember the Letterpress Winter stamp set with the coordinating Snowflake Card Thinlits? These great products were featured in the 2014 Holiday Catalog, but they are brand new to me! I purchased them last year (I think?) when they were either on Stampin' Up!'s Clearance Rack or another sale of some sort. They had been on my wish list, but I hadn't ended up getting them. Seeing them on such a great discount I just couldn't pass them up!

Yesterday Stampin' Up! released their Year End Closeout Sale...featuring many items at reduced prices! There are all sorts of items - some will be retiring from the current Holiday Catalog, some over-stock merchandise that is being offered at much reduced prices from the current annual catalog, as well as retired Clearance Rack merchandise. It is definitely worth a look to see if there is anything there you have been wanting! Check it out!

The flip side of the card uses a sentiment from the current Christmas Pines set. I masked over it before lightly stamping the large snowflake. It is stamped high enough to leave room to sign the card. I also used the tiny snowflake and dot image from the Christmas Pines set inked in Whisper White to stamp over the snowflakes on the left panel of the card. The right panel is embossed with a pretty snowflake and swirl embossing folder...it's not SU!, but it's so pretty I HAD to have it! (I believe I picked it up at Michaels.)

The gorgeous Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper along with the Fancy Frost Sequins make this card sparkle! Have a wonderful weekend!

Baby Bear Shower

Have you heard about Stampin' Up!'s Stitched From the Heart sale for November? They've release a set of Stitched Shape Dies! Even more great news...Stampin' Up! is also offering some great stamp sets that coordinate well with these dies on sale all this month at 25% off! See them here.

One of the great sets offereed at 25% off is the Baby Bear stamp set. Recently I helped with a baby shower to welcome my soon to be first grandbaby. Here's the card I made to decorate one of her gifts.

Baby Bear is super cute with a flower from the Jar of Love stamp set on here head. But Baby Bear isn't just for baby items...it would also make adorable Christmas cards as well! Here's how the card looked attached to the gift..

I also made some table decorations using Stampin' Up! products. The jars are painted with home made chalk paint and then distressed. (I have instructions for this in a past tutorial) I used 5/8" Burlap Ribbon and Gold Sequin Trim to decorate the jars. They looked really pretty..each one sitting on a doily on the pink tablecloths. Did I tell you it's a GIRL!? ;-)

Some goodies for guests to take home had hand stamped thank you tags.

Here's a closer look at the tags using the retired set called Riveting.

Stitched From the Heart

YES! Stampin' Up! has just released a set of Stitched Dies! The Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies are a set of 12 - 4 circles, 4 ovals and 4 squares. You can see them here.

I'm super excited because I've been hoping they would add stitched dies! Even more great news...Stampin' Up! is also offering some great stamp sets that coordinate well with these dies on sale all this month at 25% off! See them here.

Watch the video below to see some examples of how the dies are the used.



 You may not realize how receiving a thoughtful, handmade card in the mail can brighten someones day. Watch this heartwarming example below.

 

Celebrate the Discount!

There is only one more day of Stampin' Up!'s World Card Making Day discounts! There’s still tons of opportunity for you to take advantage of these great deals! Stock up on these cardmaking essentials while they’re up to 25% off!

You can get cardstock, adhesive, the Envelope Punch Board, and so much more! Hurry, the sale ends tomorrow...October 5th!

Going, Going, Gone...

Have you checked out the retired list yet? Lots of great products are retiring...some are discounted up to 50%!

A few of my favorite items leaving are the stamp sets Serene Silhouettes, World of Dreams, Swallowtail and Everything Eleanor. Favorite accessory is the Seam Binding Ribbon...I LOVE that stuff! Too many awesome punches and dies to name...

better check out the list to make sure you do not miss out on your favorites!

Last Week of Deals

WOW! The Weekly Deals are going out with a bang! Lots of great items offered at a discount for the last week of Weekly Deals.

Shop my store for these deals.

Have a wonderful day!

It's Time to Sale-A-Brate!

The most exciting time of the Stampin' Up year is finally here!

If that's not enough excitement...The NEW 2016 Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog has also been released today and all items are available in my Online Store.

Have you thought about trying a Paper Pumpkin Subscription?

Now is a great time to sign up! With your 3 Month Pre-Paid Subscription you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item.

During the month of January, when you Shop My Stampin' Store and use the Hostess Code: 7ANSZJ9J ($50 minimum purchase) you'll receive a bonus PDF project tutorial delivered to your inbox featuring the new Botanical Blooms Bundle.

Year End Sale

Details:

• Promotion Dates: December 10, 2015-January 4, 2016. 
• No minimum purchase required. 
• No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Sale items. 
• Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last. 
• Year-End Sale orders are eligible for Stampin' Rewards with qualifying orders.

There are a few items I used in my Bohemian Autumn Blessings Album included in this sale...such as the Into the Woods Elements for only $4.55! I love those things, so I'll be sure to pick up another pack (or two!) at that price!

Visit my website to see all the items on sale and get yours before they are gone! There are also some great buys included in the Weekly Deals this week.

Are You Ready?!

Tomorrow is the start of Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza Sale!

I love a good bargain and this sale does not disappoint! Shop from the comfort of your home anytime, but don't miss out on the Online Extravaganza!

Place your order with me during this week long sale and possibly win the chance to select one of my tutorials for FREE. I'll notify the lucky winner(s) on December 1st.

Do You Have Stamp Sets on Your Wishlist?

If so, right now is the perfect time to order from Stampin' Up!

When you order stamps through Friday the 23rd you will receive a 15% discount!



Details:

• Dates: October 19-23, 2015
• Host stamp sets & rotary stamps are not eligible for the 15% discount on stamps.
• Bundles are not eligible for this promotional discount, but they will retain their current 15 percent Bundle & Save discount. The stamp set from the bundle may still be purchased ala carte with the 15 percent promotional discount.
• Stamps purchased using a 50 percent Stampin' Rewards discount will not be available for this 15 percent promotional discount. Stamps purchased using Stampin' Rewards discounts will still be 50 percent off retail value of the stamp set.
• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• There is no limit to how many discounted stamp sets can be placed on an order.
• There is no minimum purchase required for this promotion.

Shop Now

FREE Shipping Is Coming!

Get FREE shipping on any orders placed April 6-April 10, no minimum purchase required!

This is great news! Time to stock up on supplies and not have to worry about the added cost of shipping! Keeping fingers crossed that the Butterfly Thinlits will be back in stock to order during this timeframe as well.

Celebrate the Season

I just love this cute little washi tree created with the All Is Calm Washi Tape and the Tree Punch!

There is so much sparkle & shimmer on this card, that the photo just doesn't do it justice...from the pretty Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper - which adds the prefect snow-like sparkle for the background to the soft & satiny 5/8" Silver Satin Ribbon layered with the 1/8" Silver Ribbon which blends nicely with the silver metallic washi tape. I also used some of my favorite pattern of paper from the All is Calm DSP...wish I could buy a whole bunch of this one pattern!

Have you checked out the Clearance Rack for new year end closeouts yet? It's been updated today with lots of new great items just in time for Christmas!

I don't know about you...but I still have a LOT of things to do before the holidays are here! I'm heading out to do some Christmas shopping today and going to put up the tree later. Once our tree is decorated, I'll be done as far as decking the halls.

Have a GREAT weekend!

Online Extravaganza!

Ready for some HOT DEALS? Today is the start of the Online Extravaganza Sale!

There are great savings like embossing folders for only $5! Or the Gift Box Punch Board for only $13.96! But hurry...those are DOORBUSTERS for today only!

There are also a lot of items at 50% off! I picked up a few punches I didn't already have plus some pretty ribbons. Check out the 1/2 Off Specials

You don't already have the Magnetic Platform for your Big Shot yet? Well, now is the time to get it...for 40% off! What about In Color Marker Sets...those are also...wait for it...40% OFF!

There are several great bundles right now for 30% OFF! Along with some accessories too...all are 30% OFF!

Make sure to check out the 20% Off items for some stamp sets & framelits that are on your wish list...along with some other goodies too...all at 20% OFF!

Want to download the entire Online Extravaganza Sale PDF? Here it is.

There will be another 24 HOUR SALE to finish out the Extravaganza on Monday, December 1st. There will be an awesome Project Life Bundle available as well as the entire set of Blendabilities Markers!

Remember...the sale is good only while supplies lasts.

Spooky Good Times

With the leaves starting to change and the cool weather we've been having, I've got Halloween on the brain! Today I'd like to share a couple pages I created using photos from out last Halloween party along with the retired Wicked Fun DSP.

You cannot see from my first photo too well, but the tag says "boo to you" that stamp is from the Good Greetings stamp set which is FREE right now when you host a party of $300 or more. It's a great set...check it out!

Here's a look at the right page of the layout...

I just love that skull image which is part of the retired set From the Crypt. Even though it is retired, this set is still available in My Digital Studio. I actually used MDS to import the bat stamp brush image into my Silhouette to cut it a larger size. The original size bat stamp is also shown embossed in black and cut out on three different spots on the layout.

I used Kiwi Lane Templates to create the wavy borders. My good friend and scrappin' buddy has a few sets and I enjoyed playing with them the last few times we've gotten together.