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Just Ask Wendy . . . Stamparatus Magnets

 

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

 

We're here for a "late" Wednesday Blog post.  I've been just a touch behind this week.  And I'm definitely looking forward to the upcoming weekend!!  LOL  Just to crazy lately.

 

Today I want to share a little bit of information with you regarding the new Stamparatus.  Soon, many of us who ordered our Stamparatus on the special "pre-order" last Fall will be receiving notification that our new tool is in and ready to finalized and shipped to your mailbox!!  This will be like "Christmas" in February -- LOL  When you get your new tool, there is some important information that I want you to be aware of so that you can maximize the use of your fabulous new toy!!

As many of you may know, high-quality magnets are included with the Stamparatus and enable you to securely anchor your paper to the Stamparatus platform.  While you will find information included about these special magnets in the tool packaging, I thought it would be helpful to provide you with additional context regarding their use before your new tool arrives.

 

 

Neodymium magnets (also known as rare earth magnets) are very brittle; they are also the strongest magnets available for papercrafting and are therefore standard stamp placement tool accessories in the papercrafting industry. When placed on your paper, they attract the thin, magnetic plate inside the stamping tool and prevent your paper from slipping.

 

 

Rare earth magnets must be handled with care. Lower quality magnets can snap together without effect, but all rare earth magnets (though strong) can shatter, crack, or chip regardless of shape or size. This does not indicate a manufacturing defect. Stamparatus magnets are safe when they are used as intended.

Here are some tips to follow when using Stamparatus magnets.

• Individual magnets are extremely strong; most projects should only require one magnet.
• Store the magnets under the base when they are not in use so they are always separated.
• When using both magnets on a project, be mindful of their placement on the base; the further apart they are, the better.
• If your magnets do snap together, twisting them apart is the easiest way to separate them.
• Handle the magnets with care to avoid injury. If they snap together, Stamparatus magnets can pinch fingers or shatter.
• Children should not play with, touch, or use Stamparatus magnets. Please store the magnets in their storage compartment when they are not in use.
• Magnets can interfere with pacemakers; if this is a concern, please consult your physician for more information.
• Magnets can damage electronic devices, e.g. computer hard drives, magnetized credit and debit cards, etc.
• Magnets are a choking hazard; they should not be placed inside the mouth
• If the magnets do crack, chip, or shatter, they cannot be "replaced"; they are not under warranty and cannot be returned or exchanged.  However, Stamparatus magnets will be sold separately in the 2018-2019 annual catalog - so you will be able to purchase them separately as needed.
  
• If the magnets do crack, chip, or shatter, it is not recommended that you continue them as they may have sharp edges.

 

 

These magnets are great tools when used in conjunction with the Stamparatus. Simply use them with care and follow the tips outlined above.  I'm looking forward to playing with our wonderful new tool ~~  I hope you are too!!

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

Terrific Tuesdays Roundup . . . Plan for Happy ~~

 

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Crazy busy around here all of a sudden.  Seems like I had all kinds of time the past couple weeks to be working on catch up projects; and now all of a sudden I find myself really busy with new projects.  Hopefully I can keep up this time -- LOL

It's time to corral all the Stampin' Up! chit chat and promotions for the week.  Some of these are reminders or alerts that "time is up" to take advantage of certain offerings.  So let's take a quick review of the week at Stampin' Up! . . .

 

 

The Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration promotion has been with us for a full month now!  Are you loving it as much as I am.  You can still get a catalog set if you didn't receive one . . .  just contact me, or request your copies here FREE!

 

Want to know more about this year's Sale-a-Bration event?  Check out all the details HERE - and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions.

 

 

INDULGE IN THE ART OF STAMPING & SAVE!  The Stampin’ Up! $99 Starter Kit is the Ultimate Stampin’ Up! Bundle.  Get up to $125 in products for $99 (that’s $26 in free products) and the kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  Enjoy 20 – 25% off Stampin’ Up! products on subsequent orders from the day you purchase the kit and join the Stampin’ Up! family through at least July 31, 2018.  There’s no risk and no penalty to drop!  See what you get in the kit and additional benefits here!

BONUS!  CHOOSE TWO FREE STAMP SETS DURING SALE-A-BRATION!  January 3 – March 31.  Add 2 FREE stamp sets (any price) to the $99 Starter kit as a bonus during the Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration promotion!  That’s an added value of up to $101!  Exclusive Host & Sale-A-Bration stamp sets excluded.

 

SUBSCRIBE TO PAPER PUMPKIN - AND EARN FREE SAB PRODUCTS TOO!! From January 3rd to March 31st, during Sale-a-Bration, order at least a 3-month Prepaid Subscription, and you will earn a Free SAB Product with your order.  It's Easy!!  Learn More about Paper Pumpkin During Sale-a-Bration HERE!!

**Don't forget that with a 6-month and 12-month prepaid subscription, you get a discount savings over the regular monthly subscription rate.  And you earn multiple SAB Products too!!  Bonus!!

 

Place your Pre-Paid subscription of choice in your Online Order today!!

 

 

FINAL DAY!  Today is the FINAL day that you can order a Product Share from the 2018 Spring Occasions Catalog.  Don't miss out on sampling all the beautiful new paper ribbons, embellishments and more!!  Learn all the details HERE -- and Contact Me to reserve yours today!!

 

 

SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

This week’s featured Sale-A-Bration item is the beautiful Happy Wishes stamp set.  With 16 pieces, the Happy Wishes Stamp Set has it all!  With variety and simplicity, these stamps have an understated elegance.  Plus, the designs give you the opportunity to do some coloring, maybe using Stampin’ Blends™, Watercolor Pencils, or even Stampin’ Write® Markers!  Watch this video to get some ideas; then place a qualifying $100 order to earn your Free Happy Wishes set today!  Shop Online Now!

 

 

 

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

 

Mix-It Up Mondays . . . A Valentine Sampler

Hello Fellow Stampers :-)

Happy Monday!  We're going to have a topsy turvy week with the weather this week - one day very warm; the next will have snow!!  LOL . . .  Crazy Colorado, that's what I call it!  I hope everyone had a pleasant weekend.  I ended my weekend binge watching one of my favorite series from AMC - "Turn: Washington's Spies".  I love history, and I love how this short 4-season series was done so masterfully.  I think we need to be reminded of the HUGE sacrifices that were given for the birthing of this country.  And I find all the semantics so interesting!  Anyway - enough of the hullabaloo . . . LOL

Today, it's time to "mix" things up a little bit, and play with stamps, ink and paper!  I want to showcase something I don't do very often, but being a quilter and a cross-stitcher, I do LOVE Samplers!  So today, we are going to create an "unorthodox" sampler for Valentine's Day.  I say "unorthodox" - because most samples are a grid of rows and columns that showcase something special within each square of that grid.  Today, we have a more "unorthodox" sampler, in that although I have stayed to the "feel" of a grid overall - we don't have a strict rows and columns with squares type sampler.  This one is really fun actually - and I hope you'll enjoy it.

 

 

 

This Sampler features a number of new stamp sets and products - which is really the whole point of a Sampler; to showcase all sorts of fun goodies!!

You will find the Sure Do Love You Bundle of products in this project, the Petal Palette Bundle, the Heart Happiness stamp set, and a sentiment from the Love You Still stamp set.

 

Colorology

 

Fresh Fig

Berry Burst

Powder Pink

Calypso Coral

 Today's color combination can be found within the color mix of the gorgeous Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I love how these colors work so well together.

 

All of the hearts cut for this "falling" lineup of hearts are cut using the Sweet & Sassy Framelits - a perfect match to the Heart Happiness Stamp Set; the Layering Squares Framelits create the perfect backdrop.

 

A little Petal Palette ~ a little "rock 'n roll inking technique!  So much fun!

 

You'll find the gorgeous butterfly image in the Beautiful Day stamp set; this butterfly is stamped with Versamark, and embossed with Gold embossing powder.  The Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, and Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends alcohol markers help create the perfectly "blended" butterfly to set off this "lovely" collection.  The butterfly is stamped on Shimmery White cardstock, fussy cut, and Clear Wink of Stella was added for lots of wonderful shimmer.

 

The hearts to the right are cut using the Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies.  One is stamped with and cut; the other is cut from the Painted With Love SDSP.

 

The bottom right flower was stamped and embossed in Gold embossing powder - image from the Petal Palette stamp set.

Calypso Coral ink on Calypso Coral cardstock - fussy cut to finish it off.

It's a project I had a lot of fun putting together -- now to find the perfect frame!!

 

I hope you have enjoyed today's Mix-It Up Monday project and that you'll feel empowered to go create one of your own.  All of the products to create today's project can be found in my Online Store.

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

Case-Out Thursdays - Just For You Narrow Notecard ~

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~

How is everyone this lovely Thursday morning.  We're supposed to have a nice sunny day here before the next round of cold a little bit of snow arrives tomorrow.  In the meantime, I've begun an "early Spring clean out" in my home; some of the projects I had hoped to get to over my holiday break and didn't.  Some much needed purging and clean out of drawers, files, cupboards, etc.  I always feel so much better when I lighten the load!!

 

It's time for this week's CASE-Out . . . and we're going to stay focused on Valentine fun this week.  Especially since I have a fun class this Saturday all about the holiday of hearts!!  LOL

 

So let's spin the lock on the suitcase, dial in the combination, and flip that lid open and see what we find  . . .

 

 

Sure Do Love You -

Page 18 - Today's Sample is at the bottom right center next to the Gold Glitter Flaked wine glasses

 

 

 

Design Colorology

  

Whisper White

Berry Burst

Powder Pink

 

 

Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My! 

 

Stamps: Sure Do Love You [Item #145763 - wood mount; Item #145766 - clear mount]
Paper:  Whisper White Narrow Notecards & Envelopes [Item #145583]; Painted With Love Spec. DSP (4-1/4" x 2-1/4"); Berry Burst cardstock (scrap to cut out heart); Powder Pink cardstock (scrap for banner - approx. 2-3/8" x 1/2"); Whisper White cardstock (scrap to cut strips - approx 1/4" x 4-1/4" )
Inks:  Berry Burst Classic Ink [Item #144083]
Other: Sweet & Sassy Framelits [Item #141707]; Painted Love Gold Vinyl Stickers [Item #145586]; Love Mini Tinsel Trim [Item #145588]

 

 

 

"CASE-Out" Design Guide

1. The Narrow Notecards are 2-1/2" x 4-1/2", and come pre-scored for you - fold and burnish with your bone folder. [Reminder:  Fold "inward" on your bump - bump goes to the inside - to get that nice clean professional look].  Use your bone folder gently so as not to "crack" your cardstock.  We will be turning the card "horizontally" so that the fold is to the top. 

2.  Cut a piece of the "striped" Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper 2-1/4" x 4-1/4" (be sure to align the stripes the right way so they will run horizontal across the card front).

3.  Use the Gold "Dot" strips from the Painted Love Gold Vinyl Stickers.  Lay flush with the edge of a piece of Whisper White cardstock; then cut using your Stampin' Trimmer - should come out just shy of 1/4" wide.  Create as many of these little "strips" as "gold foil" stripes in your piece of designer series paper cut for the front of your card.  Add some multi-purpose glue to the back of your strips, and carefully align and adhere over the "gold foil" stripes in the designer paper.

The "dotted" strip in the stickers I'm referring to are right on the lower left by my fingers.

Note how they have been overlaid on Whisper White cardstock, cut in strips, and then adhered over the "gold foil" stripe in the designer paper - sample on the right in picture above.

4.  Adhere the finished designer paper to the front of the card with SNAIL.

5.  Cut a small heart from Berry Burst cardstock using the Sweet & Sassy Framelits.

6.  Stamp the sentiment in Berry Burst ink on a piece of Powder Pink cardstock, and cut to measure 2-3/8" x 1/2". Hand snip the banner tail on one end and attach with SNAIL across the center of the heart.

7.  "Fray" a piece of Powder Pin Mini Tinsel Trim:

Do this using a pin or needle and carefully separate the strands, starting at the end and working your way carefully down.

Take your time . . .  this trim does not separately easily but it can be done!  Don't tug or pull s the "tinsel" strands will break if pulled too hard.

I found that I could use the pin to help me separate the strands, and as I worked my way down I also used my fingernails to work the strands apart from each other.

8.  Once you have a section of tinsel trim frayed and separated, put SNAIL on the back side of the heart cutout and attach/arrange the frayed trim so that it sticks out and frames the heart.

 

I used a little bit more here than the sample in the catalog  -  I just really liked the way it looked when it was attached.

9.  Pop the piece on the card front using dimensionals along the back of the heart and banner.  This will also give you some extra "hold" to the frayed trim.

 

10.  Add the "gold foil" heart strip from the sticker pack to the edge of the coordinated envelope.  And you have a wonderful little "note" for your sweetie!

Check it out!!  This is such an adorable little notecard.  And did you know . . . these notecards are made to fit inside the adorable box that you make with the Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies??  If you didn't realize that, be sure to check it all out.  This is so cool!!  At least I think it is -- LOL  😉  I love these cute little notecards.  They are a new size and shape for us; and I think a great addition to create a little gift set as well.

So our combination worked to unlock the suitcase.  Be sure to come back next week and see what we find inside . . .

  

 

Until Next Time . . .

 

 

 

Just Ask Wendy . . . These Are a Few of My Favorite Things . . . from the 2018 Spring Occasions Catalog!

 

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~

Welcome to this catalog's list of "my favorite things."  I give you this list each catalog cycle as a way to sift out all the wonderful products in the catalog, and help you with your Wish Lists.  Sometimes there are so many things to look at, that we miss what we're actually looking at, or what's on a catalog page.  And there are some pretty terrific things in this catalog . . . so without further ado, hum along with me . . . . these are a few of my favorite things!!

 

 

If you love savings, start your search for new products and versatility with Stampin’ Up! 10% off bundles. Bundles combine a coordinating stamp set with dies and/or punches. They always end up my “go to” items and customer favorites because of the all inclusive coordination and ease.

 

No matter which way you frost it, you can't go wrong with the Cake Soiree Bundle.  Page 12.  Wood-mount 145816, $72.00 | Clear-mount 147627, $61.00 

And there are all sorts of accessories to help you "decorate" - like the new Sweet Soiree Decorative Mask set the pretty shimmery embossing pastes (all new!!)

 

 

Our Pals group is predicting that the Petal Palette Bundle will end up being the number one pick of the entire catalog this season - and I think I have to agree.  The gorgeous sentiments, elegant images and fabulous coordinating dies feel vintage and Spring all at the same time!  page 23  Wood-mount 145973, $72.75 | Clear-mount 145974, $62.00.

 

I fell head over heels from the moment I saw the Hold Onto Hope Bundle.  If you are looking for a more "religious" bent to your upcoming Easter, this bundle is truly a "must have" ~ but would be perfect for sympathy cards, confirmations, and other events as well.  The dies in this set are GORGEOUS!!  page 27  Wood-mount 145969, $50.25 | Clear-mount 145970, $43.00

 

 

The country girl in me jumped for joy upon spying the Barn Door Bundle.  I haven't been that big a fan of "slider" cards (just haven't gotten on the band wagon I guess); but this easy peasy bundle has me hooked!  page 43  Wood-mount 145989, $49.50 | Clear-mount 145990, $42.25

 

 

 

 

And then there's the homemaker in me (probably comes from my farm Grandmas), which is not going to be able to resist the adorable Apron of Love bundle. Lots of cute ideas for any fun occasion are awaiting your creativity in this fun bundle.  page 47  Photopolymer 145986, $45.00

 

 

 

 

I'm always looking to add versatility to my birthday stamp collection. This season we have one that's hitting the airwaves in style - Perennial Birthday is a wonderful set with wonderful sentiments - and lots of options for us fussy cutters too!!  Not only that, it has the most incredible easy peasy project kit to go with it.  Check it all out on page 16,  Wood-mount 145757, $30.00 | Clear-mount 145760, $22.00

 

 

I am really loving ALL the stamp set options given us this season for coloring - whether using our Stampin' Blend alcohol markers, our watercolor pencils, blender pens, or true watercoloring with aquapainters.  The options are endless.  It's hard to pick just one set -- so let's narrow it down to just a couple of my favorites . . .

 

Hanging Garden, page 30  Wood-mount 146236, $27.00 | Clear-mount 146239, $19.00

 

 

Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts, page 34  Wood-mount 145823, $27.00 | Clear-mount 145826, $19.00

 

 

 

Bird Banter, page 42  Photopolymer 145852, $17.00

 

 

 

Want an impressionistic watercolor feel without actually having to do any coloring?  Then you MUST have the Waterfront stamp set - it is by far all the rage this year!!  page 48,  Photopolymer 146386, $17.00

 

 

Finally, here is a set that I'm crowing about for the very coolest "ombre" ink effects you can get with a 3-step stamp set - easy peasy!  Be sure to give the Amazing Congratulations stamp set another look see - it truly is "Amazing",  page 51, Photopolymer 145938, $21.00

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty flowers, lots of shimmer - that's what makes the Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper a "must have" in my book!  But then, I like pretty as you all know!!  page 13  145564, $13.00. 

 

 

 

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper, page 23 145589, $11.00  Each black and white pattern offers sophisticated style and a welcome opportunity to add color with a brayer, dauber, stamps and ink – you decide!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

When it comes to "tools" (punches, dies, embossing folders) - I am a firm believer in making that investment in full and up front.  You can never go wrong with a punch and an embossing folder - let's take a look at what this catalog has to offer that I don't think you should pass up!!

 

page 17, 1-1/8" Scallop Circle Punch 146138

 

 

page 17, 1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch 146139

 

page 29, Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack 145657

 

page 45, Tailored Tag Punch 145667

 

page 5, Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 145648

 

page 13, Scattered Sequins Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  145649

 

page 23. Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders  145656

 

 

 

 

Our last category today is "accessorizing" - because every pretty card needs LOTS of accessories -- LOL.  And while I love ribbons, and pearls and so much more - there are just a couple of items in this catalog that I am filtering to the "top picks" that I feel deserve extra special attention . . .

 

The new Brusho Crystals Colour are an absolute "must have" for a wonderful new tool in your arsenal of "coloring" options.  I've never worked with anything quite like it, and I'm absolutely LOVING it!  page 26, Brusho Crystals Colour 144101

 

 

We've waited a long time for the convenience of "sticky" sequins - and they are here!!  Check out the new Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins - you're gonna love the 'ease' of using these wonderful additions of bling to your projects, page 29, Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins 145609

 

Tucked quietly away in a corner of page 33 you'll find a sweet little set of epoxy shapes that are getting missed in the frenzy.  But these should NOT be missed!!  The Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes come in clear and a pretty shimmery "glitter" in varied sizes of circles and teardrops!!  They are perfect to embellish your cards - and would be fabulous for "rain" and "bubbles" on all sorts of projects!!  page 33, Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes  145632

 

And One Final - Honorable Mention I'm going to call it!  The new Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon is just luscious.  You're going to want a couple rolls of this ribbon in your stash for sure!!  page 13, Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon  145489

 

Have fun drooling and shopping my friends!!

Until Next Time . . .