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Terrific Tuesdays ~~ So Many Reasons to Join!!

 Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

 

We're back . . . . because it's a Tuesday; and that's when we talk about all the going's on at Stampin' Up!  Today I want to focus on one ~~  because there are only a couple weeks left before this wonderful opportunity will be gone!!

 

Have you ever thought about purchasing the $99 Starter Kit and joining Stampin’ Up! and my DDS Paper Pups group? Here are 10 reasons why NOW is the best time!

 

Choose up to $155 in products for $99 (that’s $56 in free products, an additional $30 more than normal) and the starter kit ships FREE for another 10% savings!

 

Add products from the 2019 Holiday Catalog, clearance AND the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog!

 

Get a $10 Coupon in September to use on an order through October 31st!

 

Get a 20-25% discount on future orders of all your favorite Stampin’ Up! products while you remain active!

 

No obligations! Enjoy all the benefits and discounts through January 31, 2020, with no penalty to drop! Reaching $300 in sales and/or purchases after you purchase the kit and join through Dec. 31, 2019, ensures you will renew for the January – March quarter (that’s Sale-A-Bration time)!

 

We're a "small" pack ~ but a ferocious one!!  LOL  And we enjoy ALL the perks of my uplines - Ann Schach and Mary Fish!!  From across the country ~ hobbyist or serious business builder ~ this is a group of close friendships and creative support.  It's great to be a "Pup"!!

 

Most of my "Pack" join for the discount, exclusive resources and to purchase primarily for themselves. You’ll fit right in!

 

If you're ambitious and do want to have a fabulous home business, Stampin’ Up! offers a fun and creative opportunity to share your passion for stamping, build friendships, and earn extra income and product in the process. The choice is yours!

 

This is my TOP favorite reason to be a Demo!!  Those who purchase the starter kit and join have the opportunity to see and pre-order (with their discount) NEW products a month before they are available to customers.  And that's EVERY release!  We See it ALL First!!

 

Does it matter whom you join through? Yes, it does!  Here’s my "resume" talking about my Stampin’ Up! journey, successes, and my passion for paper crafting and creativity.  What matters to me most is my "creative circle."  I care about YOU ~ and will support you in any way I can.

 

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE STARTER KIT & JOINING THE PUPS?  

Email me here for a prompt response.

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Until Next Time . . . Puppy Hugs,

 

Mix-It Up Mondays ~ Painted Sunflower

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

 

Howdy Howdy!!  I had intended this project and post to be last week's CASE-Out Thursday post; but, . . . the best laid plans.  And since I kind of played with the project and made it my own, I thought I'd just share it for today's Mix-It Up Monday's post.

I'm also happy to announce that as of right now, it looks like I only need a root canal on a tooth that I didn't realize was the "culprit" to all my pain and yuckiness; and that the upper tooth, at least at this time, appears to be fine!!  So no extractions, surgeries, implants . . . . yikes!!  I'm a happy camper -- LOL; considering I'm facing a root canal on Wednesday!!  LOL  This has definitely been making me feel "sick" though; so I'm actually going to be glad to just get this procedure done and start feeling better I hope!

 

Today's project features the Painted Harvest stamp set which I was just so happy to see carried forward in our Annual Catalog this year.  It is definitely one of my favorites from the "past."  And since we're playing with Sunflowers to celebrate the month of August, I think it only appropriate to pull out the quintessential sunflower set!! 😊

As I said earlier, I had intended this design for last week's CASE-Out; but the post just never got finished and up.

So this will look similar to a SU! catalog project, with some fun twists added for a "Wendy card" - LOL

 

 

Terracotta Tile

Poppy Parade

Crushed Curry

Mango Melody

Gold Glimmer

With Fall approaching, now is when I get to play with some of my favorite colors, and color combinations.

You MUST try the new Terracotta Tile with Poppy Parade!!  They are Fabulous!!

 

This is a card with a lot more interesting layers and detail than you may see in the picture.  So let me talk you through a few of them.

The card base is a 8-1/2" x 11", scored at 4-1/4" piece of Poppy Parade.

There is a background layer of Whisper White cut 4" x 5-1/4".

Then there is a second piece of Whisper White that is cut 3-1/4" x 3-7/8".  This piece was embossed with the Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder (this is so new that the Item # is not in the product listing below yet - Item #152321 if you need it).  Then a piece of Whisper White approximately 1-1/2" x 3-7/8" was "torn" on it's long edge to create weathered antiqued look and attached just behind on the right-hand side edge of the 3-1/4" x 3-7/8" piece to make it approximately 3-1/2" long now.  Then this was attached to the larger Whisper White piece. 

This picture gives you a little bit closer look at what I'm talking about.  You can see the torn edge tucked behind the embossed layer; and all of that attached to the larger Whisper White background behind it.

Next I laid down a piece of Vellum measuring 1-1/4" x 5-1/2" on the Whisper White layers; and then wrapped everything with a piece of 1/8" Gold Cord (which I think is retired actually).  Then I attached the entire finished layers to the front of the card base.

 

Now it's fun with sunflowers - and these 2-step flowers from the Painted Harvest stamp set are so much fun to play with.

I first stamped the "larger" flower image on Shimmery White cardstock in Terracotta Tile; and then the detailed stamp flower image (the smaller one) in Poppy Parade over it.  The effect is gorgeous!!  I originally had two flowers done with the Terracotta Tile and Poppy Parade inks; and then decided I had to have a yellow sunflower.

So the second flower is done in Crushed Curry (for the first stamp), and Mango Melody (for the detailed second stamp).  Aren't these flowers pretty??  They are both fussy cut out - doesn't take that long to do!

Even more fun!  I stamped the centers with Versamark on Shimmery White cardstock, and embossed them with the emboss powder mixture I made for the "anchor" in this project.  Then I fussy cut the center for each and attached it to the center of the flowers with SNAIL.  I love how the "mixed" embossing powders toned down the center of this sunflower and made it look more realistic!!

The "detailed" stamp for the leaves was also stamped with Versamark on Shimmery White cardstock, embossed with my emboss powder mixture and easily punched out with the Leaf Punch.  I punched several more leaves from Vellum and from Gold Glimmer paper.

Then I was ready to layer and attach to the card front.  The yellow sunflower is popped with dimensionals.

 

The sentiment is also stamped in Versamark and embossed with my powder mixture.  The piece is a 1" x 3" banner that was punched with the Banner Triple Punch for an easy "tail."  This is also popped with dimensionals over the gold cord - do this before you layer on your sunflowers/leaves.

I finished things off by picking up some Crushed Curry ink with an Aqua Painter and "flicking" it across my card front for a fun splatter effect.

And then you are getting a sneak peak and some brand new products that you haven't even seen yet!!  LOL

The Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels are available in the new 2019 Holiday Occasions Catalog!!  What a perfect finish to my card with the perfect colors!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this "late" post; and feel all inspired now to pull out your Painted Harvest sets and just play play play!!!  LOL  I think that since we have all new color collections, it might be time for me to experiment again with different combinations.  These definitely were just glorious!!  Have a wonderful day -- and I'll be back soon with updates! 

 

Hugs, . . .

 

Wednesday Spotlight ~~ A Little Slice of Happiness!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Happy Hump Day!!!  I have bad news ~~  I'm heading into the Endodontist this morning . . . and I don't think it's a root canal we're after.  After some discussion earlier this week, we have a sneaking suspicion that the tooth right behind my implant (I'm sure many of you remember that saga), has cracked!!!  I AM NOT a Happy Camper!!!  And just a little over six weeks from my wedding and honeymoon, I really do not know what I'm supposed to do with this to be honest!!  We'll have to see what comes next!!  Yikes!!  I'm crossing my fingers that we're wrong, and that the Endodontist will come to a different conclusion.

 

Slice of Happiness, Item #149289

We're taking a break today from "sunflowers" (LOL) to spotlight a stamp set that I have been so excited about -- and really didn't know how I wanted to feature.  Sometimes it's just best to jump right in and play.  I saw some ideas with stamp set earlier this week, and decided to create some "clean and simple" notecards with our Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes - to create a set of cute cards you could give as gifts or use for yourself if you wanted!!

 

I love this stamp set.

This set is one of our "Dist-Ink-tive" sets - which is a stamp that has been cut in such a way as to give an extremely realistic look to the image when stamped.  These fruits - look nearly like the real thing for sure!!

And these cute little 3-1/2" x 5" notecards are perfect for any occasion.

 

I tried to keep these cards as "clean and simple" as is possible for me!!  LOL

Each has a background mat layer to coordinate with the stamping; and a front layer of Shimmery White cardstock to make the stamping just glimmer and shimmer in the light!

I added simple ribbons and embellishments to finish off each card.

And of course, I coordinated the flaps of the envelopes to complete the look!

 

Each cad features a different fruit and sentiment from the set; and I hope ink coloring that reflects the fruit accurately.

 

I tested the pomegranates in several different colors before settling on this image in Lovely Lipstick.  Cherry Cobbler seemed too dark; and when I tried mixing some Champagne Shimmer Paint with the reinker, it came out terribly mottled.

This card is wrapped with a piece of Lovely Lipstick Grosgrain Ribbon and Clear Epoxy Droplets to finish it off!

 

The grapes were fun!!

I used sponge daubers to create the coloring and effect I wanted on these ~

Starting with Rich Razzleberry on the grapes, moving to Old Olive for the leaves, and then coming back around the edges of the grapes with Merry Merlot!  They just turned out beautifully.

The Braided Linen Trim was spritzed with a mixture of 70% rubbing alcohol and Merry Merlot Re-inker before being tied in a bow and added to the front of the card.  A few Clear Epoxy Droplets finish this one off as well!

 

This sweet card I think I had the most fun with. 

The kiwis are stamped in Pear Pizzazz; but before I stamped, I ran a Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker around the edges of the fruit, because, of course, Kiwi has a brownish ski to it.  And boy -- did these turn out perfectly or what!!!  And then I added the "seeds" by hand "dotting" in the seeds with a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

I LOVE this card!!!  LOL

A little Mossy Meadow Linen Thread from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack to wrap the layers before they went on the card, and some Clear Epoxy Droplets to finish it all of course!!  LOL

 

One shouldn't have so much fun with a stamp set I think -- LOL.  You don't want to miss this beauty, so snap up your set today!!  How perfect for the harvest season, don't you think??  Hope you had fun with me today!!

 

Hugs, . . .

 

 

A Terrific Tuesdays Update !! Reserve Your Holiday Catalog Product Share Today!!

 

EXCITING NEWS!!!!

IT'S TIME TO SHARE!!!

The 2019 Holiday Catalog Product Shares are Now Available for Reservation!

The 2019 Holiday Catalog Product Shares are now posted up and available for you to review.  You can place your Reservation for the Product Share of your choice Today!!!  Product Shares will be invoiced thru PayPal the week of August 26th.

See ALL the details for the New Holiday Catalog Product Share HERE -- and get me your Reservation Today!!!

The First Grouping has already been started !!!  😉

 

 

Hugs, . . .

Terrific Tuesdays ~~ Kicking Off August, Redeem Bonus Coupons, & More!!

 Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

Happy Tuesday!!  It's the first full week of August, and we're having the "dog days of Summer" here for sure with temps in the mid-90's most days.  Yuck!!!  This is when I tire of the heat the fastest and am ready for the cool down!!

Time to round up our promotions and events at Stampin' Up! ~ and we are getting ready for a new catalog and soon new Product Shares.  So let's take a look and get ready for the fun weeks ahead :-)

 

 

TIME TO CASH IN THOSE BONUS COUPONS!!

It's time to cash in those Bonus Coupons you earned during July!!  You should have received your Bonus Coupon codes in an email from Stampin' Up! that you were told to save.  In turn, you put those codes into your Online Order at check out.  Want to know how to Redeem your Bonus Coupon Codes?  See more HERE.

 

 

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FABULOUS AUGUST PAPER PUMPKIN KIT!!

The August Paper Pumpkin kit is one that you will NOT want to miss!!  I can guarantee it.

And with a VERY special "Add On Kit" for Paper Pumpkin subscribers this month, you are going to be able to do SO MUCH MORE with your kit when it comes!!

 

It's In the Details:

• The August kit includes 6 gift bags and 12 gift tags. To receive this kit you must subscribe/renew by August 10.  Don't Cancel Now!!!  Re-Subscribe/Re-New -- and don't miss this!!!
  
• The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is a separate purchase for Paper Pumpkin Subscribers ONLY, who would like to convert their August Paper Pumpkin kit into cards. 
  
• I have several extra of the "Fall Add-On Bundle" kit for $10 plus shipping.  Just contact me if you want one!!
• Once you have completed the August kit, you will have extra kit components so you can easily combine them with the add-on without having to purchase additional kits.
• Just as you would with any other Stampin’ Up! product, you will need to purchase the add-on bundle via a regular order in my online store. You will not be able to add it to a Paper Pumpkin subscription purchase.
• The price for the add-on bundle is $10.00 usd/$13.00 cad and is available for Paper Pumpkin subscribers only. This add-on is available beginning August 1, while supplies last!!  So get ready to grab your "add-on" quickly; and BE SURE you're signed up to get your August Paper Pumpkin kit. 
  

 

ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS TODAY & SAVE!   Don’t want to wait until September 4th to get your hands on 2019 Holiday Catalog Items?  August 1 – 31, all items from the 2019 Holiday Catalog can be added to the $99 Starter Kit!  The Holiday Catalog category (within the process of joining and purchasing the kit) is available NOW to click and add holiday products or other current products to your starter kit!

 

 

• EXTRA – GET BONUS PRODUCTS & ORDER HOLIDAY PRODUCTS A MONTH EARLY!  CHOOSE up to $155 in products for $99 (that’s $56 in free products, an additional $30 more than normal) and the starter kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  You can include products from any current Stampin’ Up! catalogs plus the holiday catalog (look for the “holiday catalog” category when getting the kit).  Customers won’t be able to order holiday products until Sept. 4!

• EXTRA, EXTRA – GET A $10 COUPON!  Those who purchase the kit and join Stampin’ Up! will be emailed a $10 coupon code to redeem on an order placed by Oct. 31.
• HAPPY SHOPPING! Once you join, enjoy a 20 – 25% discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up! inks, paper, stamps, tools and more while you remain active.
• GIVE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A DEMO A TEST DRIVE!  There’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit.  You enjoy all the benefits and discounts your demonstrator status offers through at least January 31, 2020! 
• I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS!  When you purchase the $99 Starter Kit and join Stampin’ Up! thru me,  you’ll receive access to private virtual Facebook groups, weekly/bi-monthly newsletters, and all the benefits that my group and my very active uplines provide.  Our private groups include daily stamping discussion, prizes, polls, resources, recognition, friendship, fun!  Most of my Pups joined for the discount, exclusive resources and to purchase primarily for themselves.  You’ll fit right in! 
• EARN EXTRA MOOLA and/or free products!  Stampin’ Up! offers a fun and creative opportunity to share your passion for stamping and earn extra income and product.  The choice is yours!
• HOW TO CONTINUE benefits & discounts.  From the time you join through the end of the first full Stampin’ Up! quarter you can take advantage of demonstrator discounts and benefits.  Stampin’ Up! quarters are Jan. – March, April – June, July – Sept., Oct. – Dec.  You will have the balance of the quarter in which you join PLUS the first full quarter to reach your first $300 in sales (includes personal purchases) and renew for another quarter.  Hint:  Join at the beginning of a quarter for the longest window to enjoy benefits and reach your first $300 in sales.
• JOIN RISK-FREE!  If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first full Stampin’ Up! quarter, fabulous!  You automatically renew your demonstrator discounts and benefits for another quarter.  To continue, you will need to reach $300+ in sales (includes personal purchases) to renew from quarter to quarter.  If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.
• Learn more about the benefits of joining through me HERE.
• I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS! Join just for you!   Prizes, friendship, oodles of stamping ideas & fun!

 

 

Do YOU want to be sure you receive a Holiday Catalog?

• • • Be sure I am designated as your demonstrator in my Online Store Here
    • Be sure your mailing address is correct in your online store profile
    • Be sure you have shopped with me in the past six months
    • If you already work with another demonstrator, be sure to ask him/her for your copy
    • If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a catalog, Contact Me with your mailing information today!!

AND KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!!  THE PRODUCT SHARES FOR THE NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG WILL BE AVAILABLE VERY SOON!!!

 

Hugs, . . .