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Last Chance!

Hello Stampers -

In just a few hours, this most fabulous sale will be over!! 15% off ALL Stamp sets*.  If you haven't gotten your order in yet -- sit down and do it right now!!  You don't want to miss out on this fabulous savings!

And this is no "Trick"!   It's definitely a "Treat."!!

 

Here's one of my favorite sets this Halloween Season -- Howl-o-ween Treat!  And if you want this stamp set in time for some Halloween treat making, get that order in tonight before 11:59 MST -- the stamp set (separate from the bundle) is 15% off -- but only until midnight mountain time.

 

Get this and many other adorable sets from the Holiday and Annual catalogs at this sale price.  You'll definitely want to enjoy that savings!!

 

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We offer stamps in 3 types of materials to meet your needs.

Classic Rubber in Wood-Mount

Our high-quality wood-mount stamps are precut and come with farmed-maple wood blocks. Mount these stamps permanently on the blocks, and they're ready to go when you are. The premium red rubber will last for years and give a crisp, clear stamped image every time.

Classic Rubber in Clear-Mount

Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're more affordable (because they're sold without blocks), re-positionable and easier for image placement. Temporarily mount these pre-cut stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear mount stamps. (Clear blocks are sold separately.)

 

Photopolymer

Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. They're flexible, giving you even more creative possibilities with each set. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps. (Clear blocks are sold separately.)

Details for the stamp sale:

• Dates: October 19-23, 2015
• *Host stamp sets, rotary stamps, and supply list stamp sets are not eligible for the 15 percent promotional 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.
• Order Deadlines:
  • Phone: October 23, 2015 by 6:50 PM (MT).
  • Online: October 23, 2015 by 11:55 PM (MT).

   

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

 

Warm Wishes for Mojo Monday!

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers -

 TGIF!!  Here I am at an off-Friday from work -- whew!  What a relief!  I need this day off.  Why is it every time I have a day off looming it seems to get filled up with all sorts of errands, and things to do?!!  Oh well -- looking forward to a nice day!   How about all of you?  Do you have some crafting time carved out just for yourself and some creative fun?  I plan on attacking a number of projects this weekend inbetween class with some fabulous gals on Saturday (we'll be doing the Shaker card kit this weekend and I'm looking forward to it!), and a fun Masquerade party for work. 

 

It's Mojo Monday [MOJO420] challenge time -- and I'm very excited to share my design with you today.  I love the Mojo Monday sketch designs and the freedom I feel to "go all out" with this particular challenge.  It's right up my alley so to speak. I'm not sure what it is this week; maybe it's the way the much cooler weather arrived all of a sudden; maybe I'm just feeling the change of the seasons; or I see the holidays on the horizon.  Part of me is just ready to cozy in.   I'm trying not to rush the seasons to fast; but snow and cold is calling to me.  I was definitely ready to ink up the beautiful Winter Wishes stamp set today and start having some "snow" fun !!  😃

 

 

Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips:  

This is another ASEs design (Advanced Stampin' Experts); and so I'll try to give you this week's little tutorial -- let's give it a try in a slightly new format 😃 

• Cut your card base from Basic Black cardstock, 4 1/4" x 11"; score at 5 1/2" - [a vertical top fold card].
  

• Cut Silver Foil 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"; and a piece of Tempting Turquoise cardstock 4" x 5 1/4".  Stamp the pine branch image from Winter Wishes, using the Archival Basic Black ink pad, stamping off first where necessary to create a light "echoed" look (you will be stamping the image twice each time) - first in the upper left-hand corner, second to the mid-right hand side, third from the left left.  Stagger you look and adjust directions keeping the look natural.  Stamp the pine cone image to the top of each pine branch bunch to create a cohesive "bouquet" of branches - in other words, the pine cone pulls it together.  Note that I stamped two pine cones on the upper left-hand pine bunch, and on the right-hand side pine bunch, and only one pine cone on the left left-hand pine bunch.  Now, using your Stampin' White Chalk Marker, create "snow" on your branches and pine cones.  You want this to look natural, so proceed with a good "eye" and with care.  A light snowfall does not necessarily coat every single pine needle or branch of a pine tree.  I speak from 45+ years living in the beautiful state of Colorado 😏  Note how this looks just "pops" on the Tempting Turquoise cardstock.  Adhere the Tempting Turquoise piece to the Silver Foil with SNAIL adhesive and then your double layer piece to the card front with SNAIL.

• Create a center "layer" piece by using 3/4" x 5 1/4" Silver Foil, and a piece of Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum measuring 1 3/8" x 5 1/4".  You are going to overlay the edge of the Vellum onto the Silver Foil.  Use your Fine Tip Glue Pen, strategically putting glue behind design areas on the Vellum to attach it to the Foil -- hold in place for a little bit so the glue has time to dry and attach your paper properly.  Attach the piece down the center of your background layer with SNAIL, and again the Fine Tip Glue Pen on your Vellum piece so you can "hide" the glue.  Don't overdo your drops of glue.  You don't want them to "press outward" when you attach and show through your vellum.

• Now let's create our Tag focal point, and the pieces to decorate it.  I used the Brushed Silver cardstock that retired this past year for all my focal point pieces.  If you don't have any of this cardstock "hoarded" - LOL -- put Smoky Slate in it's place.  That should work nicely as well.  We are doing all our stamping in Archival Basic Black ink today.  And using the Stampin' White Chalk Marker for all the "snow" accents.
  

1. Cut a piece of Silver/Gray cardstock, 3 3/4" x 2" for your tag.  Cut a piece of Basic Black cardstock 4" x just slightly more than 2".  This is going to be the "matting" for your silver/gray tag.  We are going to punch these two pieces with the Ornate Tag Topper punch -- remember that technically the largest size to fit in your punch is 2".  However, at just slightly more than 2", if you are careful, you can wiggle that piece into place in the punch, keeping it centered, and still get it punched.  Punch the top of both pieces.  Stamp your tobaggan image on the silver/gray piece, centering it.  Using your chalk marker, add "snow" accent streaks through the top portion of the image, and some lower toward the bottom (remember, you've been sledding all day -- LOL).  Center the silver/gray piece on your Basic Black piece and adhere together with SNAIL (use your 1/8" handle punch to widen your hole just slight on the Basic Black piece so you can line it up with your silver/gray piece).  Pull a piece of Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin ribbon through the hole of your tag and secure.  This piece will be attached with dimensionals to the front of your card when it is ready to be adhered.  Adhere a small Silver Foil doily to the back of the tag on the lower left-hand side.
2. Stamp the following images in Archival Basic Black on your Brushed Silver (or gray) - two ski's, two pine branches, and a pine cone, and the "Warm Wishes" sentiment on a piece measuring 1/2" x 2 3/4".  You are going to fussy cut both ski's and the pine branches and pine cone; before cutting, use your Stampin' White Chalk marker to create "snow" effects in strategic places.  Make it look natural.   Cut all your pieces out, and cut banners on each end of your sentiment piece.
3. Create a "Pine Bouquet" with the pine boughs and pine cone using glue dots, and then attach to the top of your tag on the base of the ribbon using glue dots again.  Use glue dots to criss-cross and adhere the two ski's together.  The attach the Ski's to the right hand side of your tag with more glue dots.  Run a piece of Linen Thread through a Wooden Snowflake embellishment, tie a bow, and adhere to the middle of your criss-crossed ski's with glue dots.  Then over the top of your Linen Thread bow, securely adhere a Winter Wonderland embellishment with glue dots.  Adhere the sentiment with dimensionals to the lower left-hand side of your tag, at an opposing angle.  The entire focal piece should now be adhered to the card front at a slight angle (per the sketch) with dimensionals -- giving a nice pop-up and dimension to the card front.

Finish the inside of your card using a similar effect with your pine branches, pine cone, Archival Basic Black ink, and White Chalk marker. 

 

This card takes a little time to put together, but is well worth it for the Wow! factor.  It's fabulous in person and would be a beautiful piece to give to anyone!  It is "generic" enough to not be Christmasy; it would work well for just a nice Winter Hello type card.

 

I hope you have enjoyed today's design.  I'd love to hear what you think.  I hope you'll give it a try at home.  As always, I'm only an email away if you have any questions about any of my designs, or need other assistance - wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com

 

We're down to the final hours of the big 15% of all stamps sale!!  You don't want to miss this -- if you haven't placed your order yet, you have until midnight tonight to get it in.  Get those Wish List items before it's too late -- Click my Shop 24/7 button, or HERE to get to my online store.  Get that order placed ASAP this morning and then you don't have to worry about it 😃   Let me know if I can help you with anything!  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be honored to be your choice.

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

 

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Celebrate the Season!

 

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers -

Thursday has arrived.  And with the rain and crispness of Fall. We've been socked in since late Tuesday night; that's okay though.  It's been an incredibly dry and hot late Summer and early Fall.  So the moisture is wonderful.

Today is Pals Paper Arts [PPA273] challenge time.  I feel like pre-viewing some more ideas for holiday designs, and I promised you another idea with your Happy Scenes stamp set, so here we go 😊

 

 

 

 

Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips:

• Layerothology.  The lovely layout for this card was inspired by fellow Stampin' Pretty Pal Debbie Mageed.  She is a brilliant designer!  This card is cut from Tip Top Taupe cardstock, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4", and folded on the horizontal - with the fold to the top.  The "background" piece is actually "created" DSP - meaning I made it.  A piece of Soft Sky stamped with a snowflake image from the A Little Something stamp set stamped in Lost Lagoon ink.  The mid-layer is Silver Foil and Lost Lagoon; the Lost Lagoon piece was embossed with the Softly Falling TIEF.  These simple layers are adhered together, and to the card front, with SNAIL
  

 

• Happy Scene Season.  This lovely little stand of trees is from the Happy Scenes stamp set.  We looked at this stamp set in yesterday's Post, and here we are showcasing it again; this time I used the Lots of Labels framelits to create a focal point with this stamp set.  The background framelit is the same size, just cut in half and moved to the edges for a "peak" of Silver.  Want to know the trick for how I make the "snow" stand out on my tree branches?  Use your White Gel Pen, and just allow it to really layer on the ink.  When it dries, you'll notice how it kind of stands up in a 3D effect and shines as you move the card in the light.  Kind of cool!! 😏   Silver stars are punched from the Confetti Border Punch in Silver Foil and adhered with the Fine Tip Glue Pen.   I added additional "dimension" to my snow scape by using the fine tip end of my Lost Lagoon Stampin' Write marker and drawing in additional lines.  This piece is popped on the card front over our beautiful Silver Metallic Thread; and finished off with some fun little Silver Foil snowflakes, punched with the Snowflake Punch and embossed in the Lovely Lace TIEF -- kind of a cool effect.  Just lay those snowflakes in the center of a medallion on the embossing folder and you get the cool effect.  I laid a rhinestone in the center of each of those snowflakes.

 

And there you go!!  😊   Another wonderful way to showcase your Happy Scenes stamp set.  I hope you enjoy this and feel inspired.  What do you think?  What other ways can you think of to showcase this fun and cute stamp set?  Share your thoughts in the comments section.  I love to read your comments!

Don't forget that you can purchase both stamp sets I used in today's design at 15% off this week, until midnight Friday night.  So don't miss out on this incredible sale.  Click on my Shop 24/7 button and pick up these and all your Wish List stamp sets this week!!

 

Are you looking for a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  I'd be so honored to be your choice.  I'm here to help or answer questions -- so just email me any time at wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com.

 

Have a great, if soggy, day everyone!

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

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Ask Wendy Wednesdays - Hearth & Home Thinlets

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers -

 

How is everyone this fabulous Hump Day?  I think Fall has arrived full force today.  50 degree predicted high has me thinking about Apple pie, Apple Cider, and a nice pot of chili!!  Amazing how quickly things can change here in Colorful Colorado!

 

Today I want to talk a little bit about, and address the elephant in the room, Backorders!!  It cannot be denied that Backorders have been a HUGE problem this year (beginning early in the 2015 Spring Occasions Catalog ordering cycle); and continuing throughout the Summer with our very popular Tin of Cards, Watercolor Wishes, and Cottage Greetings kits; right into this highly popular Holiday Occasions Catalog, including Spider Web Doilies and Fine Tip Glue Pens.  

 

Although the number of items on Backorder this Fall have been relatively small (the list fluctuating from week to week), the items being impacted are obviously very popular; some of our top most popular items have indeed included the Spider Web Doilies, the Fine Tip Glue Pen, Reindeer Paper Clips, and our new Curvy Corner Trio Punch to name just a few.  In some cases, inventory has been received in warehouse, in some cases several times over already; however, some of these items are so popular, and the backorder list so long, that orders are filled, in some cases even caught up, only to have the item go on backorder again, within days.

 

Forecasting the purchasing habits of the consumer is never an easy task; having a Business Management degree, I do not envy the person who has to fill this role.  Obviously, one of our hardest hit items, the Witching Decor Kit, could never have been predicted would be as popular as it was.  Last year's Halloween wreath kit, and the pre-order period for our 2015 Holiday Catalog did not forecast that this kit would be this popular.  With the inability to get any more kits in time for the Halloween holiday, Stampin' Up! made the decision to allow the stock to run out and officially retire the item.

 

Currently, there is one item on our Backorder Report that has far exceeded even any of these "blips" on the popular products radar screen-- the Hearth & Home Thinlets dies.  Hearth & Home is by far and away the most popular die set I think I have ever seen Stampin' Up!  sell.  Honestly, this product has been on backorder now for weeks; in the thousands (and I mean thousands, 11,000+ at one point to be exact) on backorder.  Right now today, there are 9,799 Hearth & Home Thinlet dies on backorder; with an undetermined date for the next shipment arrival.  This is enough to make any company squeamish!!  This does not leave a warm fuzzy for our customers either.

 

The Hearth & Home Thinlits are still orderable – unfortunately, if you order them today, there's a good chance you won’t receive them until December.  I still want you to order them, because you will love them, and because they are bundled with an amazing stamp set -- Happy Scenes.  The question is, how do I use this stamp set without the coordinated die set?  Well, today I want to answer that question and show you how you can still use the stamp set until you receive the backordered thinlits.

 

 

There are many ways to use this fabulous stamp set without the coordinating die set -- try using circles, squares, ovals, banneers and other shapes to capture these gorgeous scenes – who says you have to see them through a window?  How about creating scenes right on a card front, or embellishing the inside; or even an envelope.  Let's take a quick closer look at these options.

 

Let's start with a CAS card with the scene stamped directly to the card base front -- here, in Memento Tuxedo Black, and colored with Stampin' Write Markers; you could also try Copic alcohol markers for some fun, blended effects.

 

 

How about creating this look using your Triple Banner Punch?!  Using your Stamp-a-ma-Jig,  you can create this look with the background set higher and to the right of the card front, and the foreground stamped to the banner and popped with dimensionals.  This is also a CAS card.

 

 

 

I created this design back in September - you can see it HERE.  Our Leaflets framelits are perfect for creating little vignettes, don't you think?

Any shape can be used to create a "window" onto a little world.

 

 

How about creating  your own "window" with a 2 1/2" square and your 1" Square Punch?  This is easy and achieves a nice effect!

 

As you can see, there are a lot of options for using this beautiful stamp set.  Stay tuned because tomorrow I'm going to showcase another one for you.  You won't want to miss this design!

I hope this helps a little to ease the "pain" of waiting for your Hearth & Home Thinlets dies.  Enjoy the Happy Scenes stamp set; and try not to let the Backorders throw you off too much.  There are so many beautiful products in this current Holiday Occasions catalog, that it's hard for me to not be too phased about a few doilies and framelits.  I just pick up something else to fall in love with!!  :-)

Don't forget that we're right in the middle of one incredible and fabulous stamp sale!  Here's an easy chart for you to see in black and white what your savings would be.

Don't miss out -- only a couple days left on this great sale!

 

Please, I'm here to answer your questions and help you in any way I can.  Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns - wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com.  I appreciate each of you as my followers and customers.  I'm here to support you and help you!

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

Terrific Tuesdays Weekly Deals and More . . . Oct 20 - Oct 26

 

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers -

It's Tuesday!!  Whoo Hooo ---  Are you taking advantage of the 15% off all Stamp Sets Sale???  Don't miss out!! 

WOWZA!  These 15%-off stamps can be added to a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit for even MORE savings.  When you purchase the risk-free, no-further-obligations Starter Kit for $99, you will get $125 of your choice of product AND free shipping – think of how much MORE you can get with the reduced prices on these stamps.  YIPPEE!  I would love for you to join my group of creative, fun-loving crafters.  If you have questions, please reach out to me.  To join my group, click here.

Here’s your To Do List for today, if you haven't done it yet  :

• Make a list of all the current stamp sets you want but don’t yet have.
• Answer this question:  do you like to save money on the awesome supplies you already buy?
• Get ready, set, GO! Place that order, and join the Paper Pups today! 

 

 

Don't forget, all this month, with a qualifying $300 order, you're earning an extra 3% in Stampin' Rewards.

From October 9-November 9, any qualifying order of $300 or more will earn you an extra 3% in Stampin’ Rewards.  This means, normal Stampin' Rewards on a $300 order are 12%; for this monthly only, you will earn an additional 3% for a total of 15% Stampin' Rewards on your qualifying order.

So while you're taking advantage of the 15% off stamp sets, place that qualifying order, and get even more for your money!!

                                         

 

 

Now let's see what Weekly Deals Stampin' Up! has for us this week! 

 

 

 

 

 Lookie -- the Bow Builder Punch and Silver Foil Vellum -- whooo hooo!  Fabulous products up on the Deals this week*

 

*We know that Backorders can be so frustrating--especially during the holiday season when time is of the essence! In order to reduce the risk of Backorders for our Weekly Deals and better manage orders and shipping times, we will be limiting the number of items available until further notice; like you, we want to make sure that you get your Weekly Deals in a timely manner!

 

Did you miss out on getting signed up for Paper Pumpkin this last month?  Or did you put your PP on hold for a month?  You probably shouldn't have done that -- tsk tsk!!  LOL   First, and foremost, your PP subscription this month supported Breast Cancer Awareness and fund raising; but only if you actually got a kit in the mail.  Secondly, this is one fabulous kit!!  You'll be sorry you missed it, I can promise you!!  Don't miss out on the next one -- get signed up today!!  And start enjoying the FUN in a mailbox near you!  Check out all the Details HERE.  And get Signed Up today!!

And here's what you missed out on this month ;-)

 

 

 

I'll be posting up some "outside the box" alternatives for you in a post sometime soon !!

 

Can you believe all the great Sales and Deals and Specials going on this week?!  Don't miss out -- get those orders in today!; better yet, join my team and have tons of creative fun.

 

 

Let me know how I can help you with your Paper Passion -- Looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?  I'd be so honored to be your choice.  Contact me today at wendyklein@doggonedelightfulstampin.com, and let me know how I can help you :-)

 

Until Next Time . . .