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Simply Simple Saturdays - Home Time!

 

Hello Fellow Stampers -

 

Happy Weekend to everyone!  :-)  I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend and if you're in Colorado, enjoying our lovely Spring weather. 

When I came home from North Dakota, my Peony was popping it's very first blossom open -- I was so excited!!  Two days later, a second one opened.  So I just couldn't help myself -- I had to bring them inside to sit on my dining room table :-)

 

 

My garden is in full swing!  I have my first Iris blooming this year and I'm so excited :-)  It's about time to plant the Imatients along the south side of my fence; I need to work on my dead grass patches; and hopefully soon I'll have my little oasis to sit and enjoy :-)

 

 

The very first bud has shown up on the rose bush too!!  I'm very happy :-)

 

 

It's a "stay at home" and work on catching up on projects weekend!!   I just have a list a mile long!!  How about you?  What are you doing with your weekend?  Won't you share in the comments :-)

 

 

 

Folks -- we're literally getting down to the last couple days and hours of the end of the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog and the 2015 Spring Occasions Catalog.  Don't miss out on all the wonderful products that are retiring as of June 2nd.  Double check your wish lists, and get those last orders in today!!  As of this last Tuesday, all stamp sets are now on the "while supplies last" list -- so once they're gone, they are GONE!

 

The Stampin’ Up! Retiring Stamp and Accessories List is here and you won’t want to delay.  Remember, if it has an "X" in the far right column on the "List,"  it has sold out and is gone!

 

 

Let me know how I can help you with any questions.  If you haven't received your 2015-2016 Annual Catalog yet, drop me an email and I'll get you set up :-)

 

 

Have you "Saved the Date?"  The moment has arrived!!!  My Annual Spring Studio Clean Out Sale is about ready to go!!  If you live in the Denver / Front Range area, stop on by!!   Next Saturday, June 6th - from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- See more about my Annual Clean Out Sale  HERE!   And stop by to take advantage of my clean out and some great deals :-)

 

Remember, if you can't come see in person next Saturday -- remaining items will be going online that next week!  So you can still take advantage of my sale :-)

 

 

 

Stay Tuned!!!  My 2015-2016 Annual Catalog and Idea Book Shares Program goes live later today!!!  You don't want to miss on this chance to "have a piece" of all the brand new papers and ribbons/trims, without breaking the bank!!  This is definitely the way to do it!

 

Get all the details when I post them up later today!!!

 

 

I'm very excited about all the new stuff coming our way -- I look forward to sharing it with YOU!!  :-)  Thanks for being here with me!  I appreciate you all!

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

Tulip Wishes!

TGIF Fellow Stampers !  :-)

 

Here we are at the end of the week -- after a lovely Spring holiday weekend.  Now we're flying into June!  Hard to believe we're halfway through 2015 already!  So much is happening, and it can be hard to keep up with it all!  Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions about any of the promotions at Stampin' Up! or are confused with our transition to the new Annual Catalog :-)

 

It's time for the Mojo Monday [MOJO399] challenge this week!  It's "tall and skinny" challenge week; always one of my favorite designs.  This week's sketch has a lot of layers and fun to it!

 

 

Something occurred to me the day I created this card design.  I  was actually looking for a card in my stash to send to a sweet lady I had just met on my travels home to North Dakota.  I just wanted to send her a note and tell her how nice it was to see her and spend time with her.  I realized that we are so busy creating cards "for a specific purpose," that the one thing missing in my collection is just a simple "blank" card that can be used for anything; particularly just to drop a note to someone.  What a huge gap!  One I intend to rectify!  I think having simple "blank" cards ready as a "go to" for any situation is important.

So today's design was all about stepping away from trying to find the "perfect sentiment" or make this design a "specific occasion" and just create a nice card that you can pick up and use to write a note to someone and just say, "hi, I loved spending time with you."

 

 

Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips:

• Layerothology.  This card base is cut from Whisper White cardstock, 5 1/2" x 7", scored at 3 1/2.  This creates a smaller "tall and skinny" that fits perfectly in our regular card envelopes.  I used Rose Red for the background mat; and then created a foreground background from Whisper White, stamping it with Gorgeous Grunge using Rose Red and Wild Wasabi inks; then embossing it with the Decorative Dots TIEF.   It makes for a nice subtle background piece that has texture and interest to it :-)  I used Painted Blooms DSP for the foreground layers, and the new Triple Banner punch to create a layered banner.  I'm really loving that punch!

 

 

• Bouquet of Tulips.  I think that as we have rushed through the first half of this year and the Spring Occasions catalog, we've "touched" on some of the products, but then moved on so quickly because we had so much ground to cover.  We forget some of these products that are simple and simply just beautiful.  This single stamp "Love Is Kindness" has definitely been one of those.  I love this little bouquet of tulips wrapped in a newspaper with a bow.  They are just sweet and easy to work with.  What a sweet "bouquet" to send a friend when you just want to drop a note in the mail!  I colored these with Blushing Bride, Rose Red, and Wild Wasabi stampin' write markers.  I'd love to have these in my garden, wouldn't you? ;-)

 

 

When this catalog ends next Tuesday, June 2nd, this lovely stamp, and the paper will all be gone.  Don't miss out.  If this has been one of your "wish list" items, or if you simply want to stock up -- get that order in today!   As of this past Tuesday, the Love Is Kindness stamp set (and ALL retiring stamp sets and accessories) will only be available while supplies last.  Please be sure to check out what’s still available HERE (select items up to 50% off) and purchase your favorites before they are gone!

 

 

Wishing you a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead!  Let me know how I can help you with your paper passion.

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

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The Best Birthdays Include Ice Cream !

Hello Fellow Stampers -

 

Happy Thursday :-)  This week is moving right by us!!  We're closing out the final week of the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog and the 2015 Spring Occasions catalog.  I'm going to be sad to see some of our beautiful products leave us; but I do think you are all going to love the new Annual :-) 

 

It's time for the Pals Paper Arts [PPA253] challenge - this week a sketch challenge.  I've combined a few retiring products, a few "carrying" products and some new ones in today's design. 

 

 

 

Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips:

• Layerothology.  This week's sketch is kind of interesting.  I had some fun playing with it a little bit.  This card base is cut from Whisper White cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4".  I used a piece of Bermuda Bay as a background mat, that I embossed with the Arrows TIEF for some background texture.  The overlay of designer series paper from the Birthday Bash collection has been "free-hand" cut to give the effect portrayed in the sketch.
  

• Layers and Sprinkles.  Sometimes I wonder about bright colors - I wonder if they really look that good.  Maybe it's the Birthday Bash DSP that throws me.  At any rate, I dialed it back for my little ice cream cone -- besides you have to be thinking about your favorite flavors of ice cream :-)  Chocolate, Mint, and Vanilla -- that's what I think looks wonderful here!  Tip Top Taupe, Mint Macaron, and Whisper White create this fun ice cream cone.  The cone itself is stamped with Hello Honey.  I used Dazzling Details to add some "sugar" to my ice cream scoops :)  Don't you love how easy the new punch makes creating these fun shapes?!

 

 

I kept today's design fairly simple -- this is a card you can create in less than 10 minutes; good for when you're in a hurry and are trying to throw something together for that birthday you forgot until the last second ;-)  I know I know -- I do it too!!!

 

This is the last week of the 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Catalog. Please be sure to check out the retiring list so that you don't miss out on getting a much longed for item that you may have put off purchasing. Click on RETIRING Stampin' Up! PRODUCTS HERE to look up stamp sets and accessories. The list is updated every weekday at 4pm MST time.  If there is an "X" in the last box, it means that item is sold out and is no longer available to purchase.

 

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Something special that you should know about June 2 . . . it will be the ONE day that you can place a Stampin' Up! order and order from ALL THREE CATALOGS! You will be able to get products from the retiring catalog, the new catalog and the Spring Occasions catalog. If your order is over $150, you will receive $25 hostess credit. The hostess credit program is changing and if you can afford it, you might want to consider optimizing on this opportunity!

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Let me know how I can assist you with anything you might need -  I'm here to help you!  Need a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?  I'd be honored to be your choice.  Drop me an email with any questions, wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com.

 

 

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

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Ask Wendy Wednesdays! - Sneak Peak Triple Banner

 

Hello Fellow Stampers --

Today I'm just going to take a moment and give you a sneak peak on a brand new punch coming into your hands as of next Tuesday, June 2nd.  I'm so very excited about this new punch, and I just have to take a moment and show it to you a little bit and give you some tips.

 

 

This punch is a quick and easy “banner making factory,” with guides for 2″, 1 1.5″, 1″ and, with a little ingenuity, more.  This will definitely be one of my favorite things in the Stampin’ Up! 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.  You'll note the graduated indentations or guides which help you punch each banner size.

 

2" banner [Technique Tip: cut your cardstock, just a smidge less than 2" (or the 1 1/2", or 1") wide so that it slides easily between the guides.]

 

1 1/2" cut

 

1" cut

 

 

 

Now, if you look carefully, you can see some markings or indentations on the surface just below the 1" guides.

 

For a 3/4" banner, use these indentations to line up and keep you centered and then punch just like the other three sizes.

 

 

Pretty nifty, huh?    This punch gives you the luxury of having a quick and easy way to create banners for your projects and card designs. 

 

It's available next week the opening of our new 2015-2016 Annual Catalog and Idea Book -- put on your Wish List now ;-)

 

Now, what to do with those cute little leftovers after you're done punching -- I see some ideas already; how about you??  Leave your ideas in the comments below and let's brainstorm everyone :-)

 

Hope you have a fabulous Wednesday.

Until Next Time  . . .

 

 

Terrific Tuesdays Weekly Deals and More . . . May 26 - June 1

 

Hello Fellow Stampers -

 

Happy Tuesday!  Hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend.  Hard to believe how quickly time has flown right by us -- do you realize that in a week it will be June??  Whew!

 

Time for the weekly round up of deals, promotions, and all the goings on at Stampin' Up!  :-)  Let's get started!

 

 

Oh my!!  What an incredible grouping of deals this week.  All of these wonderful products are from the 2015 Spring Occasions Catalog.  We're about to see the end of these wonderful products (the Painted Blooms DSP has been on of my favorites -- see My Favorite Things posted earlier this year).  It really is hard to believe, but One Week from today this beautiful catalog closes.  Don't miss out on these wonderful deals -- place your order today!!

 

 

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You need to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).
• You can cancel your subscription after the special ends; or just let your subscription and membership automatically continue at full price after the first two discounted months.

 

Remember, my DDS PP subscribers get exclusive access to my DDS PP club and special perks as well.  Don't miss out on this opportunity.   Join my DDS PP club today, and get this fabulous fun monthly kit right in your mailbox :-)  I'd love to have you as part of my fun group :-)

 

 

 

 

The clock is clicking down, and time is running out to get all those wonderful items that are retiring before they are gone forever.  We're down to exactly ONE WEEK until the cupboard doors close forever on some pretty fantastic products.  

Things to Remember:

 

BIG STAMPIN’ UP! DISCOUNTS on a huge inventory of retiring stamp sets, punches, dies, ribbon, pretty paper and much more!  The Stampin’ Up! Retiring Stamp and Accessories List is here and you won’t want to delay.

• Stamp sets will be available for purchase through May 26th; then only while supplies last through June 2nd
• Accessories (punches, paper, dies, etc.) are available for purchase while supplies last and can sell out quickly!
• An “X” in the far right column of the list means the item has sold out!
• MDS has been extended and is available through June 2nd
• Select retiring products discounted up to 50% off

CLICK FOR UPDATED RETIRING STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCT LIST

 

 

GET THEM NOW!  How would you like to be able to purchase the brand new In Color products, stamps, tools, embellishments and yummy patterned paper before the Stampin’ Up! annual catalog release on June 2?  Mine are arriving by early next week -- wouldn't you love to have yours already too?  ;)

HERE’S HOW!  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit and you can add the Sneak Peek and Host Set products from the Stampin’ Up! 2015-2016 Annual Catalog that you see in the links above. Choose up to $125 in your choice of products (either from the pre-order selections or mix with other current products–it’s your choice).  That’s $26 in free  product.  The kit ships free for another 10% savings!  Have a question? Email me at wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com.

 

EVEN MORE REASONS TO PURCHASE THE STAMPIN’ UP! STARTER KIT:

• The $99 Starter Kit can be ordered through me HERE!  You’ll instantly become part of the Stampin’ Up! family and my Paper Pups Virtual Community (exclusive perks).
• You decide!  Choose up to $125 in Stampin’ Up! products for your kit.  That’s $26 in FREE product!
• Free Shipping!  The kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.
• Stock up!  Once you join, you receive a one-time 30% off discount on a product order of $150 or more placed within 45 days.  Perfect timing for the full catalog release on June 2!
• 20% discount!  Enjoy a minimum of a 20% demonstrator discount every day.
• No risk!  You’ll have through September 30, 2015 to “test drive” demonstrator discounts and benefits.
• No penalty!  If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first FULL quarter (the date you join through September 30), you will renew and remain active for another quarter (October – December). If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can simply “drop” with no penalty.
• No catch!  You can enjoy your demonstrator status with no obligation to hold workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit.  Simply indulge in your passion for paper, enjoy the experience and master your craft with the exclusive resources and inspiration.

 

THE BEST NEWS OF ALL!  I welcome hobby stampers when you purchase your kit and join through me!  Over 80% of my Paper Pups and our entire Stampin' Pretty Pals community purchased their Starter Kit and joined through me for the discounts and chance to be part of our virtual community.  However, they STAY because of the exclusive resources available (private sample gallery, stamping chat, virtual get togethers, private blog), inspiration, fun and friendships—all virtual, on YOUR schedule and at YOUR level of interest!  Please email me at wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com if you have any questions.  I would LOVE to talk to YOU about Stampin' Up!

 

I have an exciting announcement coming in a week - a very special promotion for joining Stampin' Up! and my Paper Pups group -- stay tuned :-)

 

Have a fabulous Tuesday everyone!

Until Next Time . . .