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Not Just For Fall II – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #606

Posted on May 24, 2013 by zindorf| 3 Comments

Hey There,

I’m continuing on using the Stampin’ Up! set Gently Falling for today’s card tutorial.  I hope you are seeing just how valuable this set is all year long.  It’s so much fun using a stamp set in an unexpected way.

Leaves are on the trees, pretty much 9 out of 12 months of the year here in Ohio, but it seems that we really only appreciate their beauty in the Autumn months.  Why is that, especially since they give us such relief from the heat in the Summer by provided us much needed shade.  Okay, I confess, I’m a tree hugger, lol.

Check out the tutorial below.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Gently Falling (item # 123804) and DayDream Wheel (item #126939)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Old Olive, Pistachio Pudding,  and Island Indigo

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Island Indigo, Always Artichoke and Old Olive

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponges, Soft Suede Seam Binding, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Wood Embossing Folder, Regals Candy Dots, Versamark pad, Heat Gun, Clear Embossing Powder and Big Shot Machine

 

Load the Daydream wheel with Versamark and rolled across a 3″ x 6.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock using a ruler to keep things straight.

Heat emboss the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Marina Mist ink at on the left side of the card stock.

Sponged Crumb Cake ink on the right side of the card stock.

Added Soft Suede ink to the right center of the card stock and around the edges on the right side.

Sponged Island Indigo ink on the left center of the card stock and around the edges of the left side.

Stamped 3 leaves on Pistachio Pudding card stock using Always Artichoke ink.

Stamped the leaf filler stamp using Old Olive.

Cut the leaves out and sponged Soft Suede ink on the stem end of the leaves and Island Indigo on the top tips of the leaves.

Adhered the leaves to the main image panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals on the top of the leaves and glue on the bottom (stem end) of the leaves.  This adheres the leaves to the card stock and pops the top of them up but secures the stem.

Cut a 8.5″ x 3.75″ piece of Island Indigo card stock and embossed it using the Wood embossing folder and the Big Shot machine.  You need to run it through twice to get both ends of the card stock.  You can see the crease where the design meets but it looks like part of the design once the card is put together.

Added a 8″ x 9″ Old Olive card base and Soft Suede Seam binding.

Added a 3.25″ x 6.5″ Old Olive panel under the main image panel and the adhered them to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Also added Island Indigo Candy Dots.

Here is the completed card that measures 4″ x 9″.  This size card fits into a #10 size business envelope.  Anyone remember how all the funny cards years back use to be this size?  Maybe I’m showing my age here, lol.

Know the Code!!!!

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
So let’s get started with May’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) in my online store by 11:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on Friday morning, June 14, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will call/email the winner to get your choices.
Your Hostess Code is: 3MZWCWAQ
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this
event is 11:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video classes that will teach you how to brayer. CLICK HERE TO GET THEM.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

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Not Just for Fall Leaf – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #605

Posted on May 23, 2013 by zindorf| 3 Comments

Hey There,

I’ve been busy, busy with my vegetable garden of late.  When you are growing food you are a slave to the calendar starting the season out.  Got to prepare the soil and get those seeds and plants in the ground so they have time to grow before seasons end.  Oh yeah, and keep everything weed free.  That’s a full time job around here.   Sounds like a lot of work and it is, but boy I love my fresh veggies and the exercise is great for me to.

Anyhow, I’ve come in out of the garden to give you today’s tutorial.  Check it out, I’ve used the beautiful Stampin’ Up! set Gently Falling for this project.  Remember to give those Seasonal stamps a look now and then.  Don’t just put those Autumn sets in a box and not bring them out until October.  They can be used year about.  Take for instance my card today, I could use this card for a thank you, thinking of you or sympathy.   Keep your leaves green or white and stay away from the yellow and orange colors for your leaves and you have an everyday scene.  My complete tutorial for this card is below.  Enjoy!***************************************************************

I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Gently Falling (item # 123804)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla and DSP from the Patterns Stack Neutrals

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler and Soft Suede

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge, White Gel Pen, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Basic Black Marker, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Basic Pearl Jewels

Started with a 3″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.  Masked the bottom 1.25″ with a post it note and then lightly sponged Always Artichoke ink, using a back and forth motion, on the unmasked area.

Sponged just a little Cherry Cobbler ink at the post it note edge.

Sponged Soft Suede ink at the post it note edge and the top of the card stock.

Removed the mask and put it back on to cover the top 2.25″.  Sponged Always Artichoke ink lightly on the unmasked area.

Sponged Soft Suede at the post it note edge.

Removed the mask and lightly sponged Soft Suede ink in the uninked section of the card stock.

Stamped the leaf using Always Artichoke ink.

Colored the leaf in using a White Gel Pen.

Here are my layers:

Very Vanilla Card base 10″ x 6.5″ folded in half

Soft Suede 5″ x 6.5″

Very Vanilla 4.75″ x 6.25″

DSP 4.5″ x 6″

Very Vanilla 3 3/8″ square

Soft Suede 3.25 square

Assembled the DSP on the largest Very Vanilla panel.  Added Crumb Cake Seam binding, adhering the ends to the back of the Very Vanilla panel.  Adhered those panels to the large Soft Suede Panel and then to the card stock base.  Assembled the main image panel, Soft Suede panel and Very Vanilla panel.  Adhered them to the larger panels using Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up.

Cut another piece of Seam binding and slipped it under the already attached Seam Binding and then tied it.

Added large Basic Pearls to the main image panel.

The leaf was looking a bit flat so I added a bit of Basic Black marker to the bottom of the leaf to give it some dimension.

Here is the finished card.

Before I close I have an announcement to make, the Mystery Hostess for the drawing ending May 21, 2013 is . . . . . . . Diana Simpson!!  Diana receives the hostess benefits from the pool orders using the last hostess code.

That went so well, let’s keep doing it.  Here are the details:

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
So let’s get started with May’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) in my online store by 11:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on Friday morning, June 14, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will call/email the winner to get your choices.
Your Hostess Code is: 3MZWCWAQ
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this
event is 11:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video classes that will teach you how to brayer. CLICK HERE TO GET THEM.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

 

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The Journal – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #603

Posted on May 15, 2013 by zindorf| 2 Comments

Hi There,

I broke two Stampin’ Up! sets out today that work perfectly together, Clockworks and The Open Seas.  Don’t they look great together?

In my tutorial today I will show you how to achieve that open book look with just a bit of masking and shading.   Check it out below.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Clockworks (item #127292) and The Open Sea (item #123032)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso, Sahara Sand and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge, 1 1/4″, 1 3/8″, and 2 1/2″ Circle punches, Sahara Sand marker, Vingage Trinkets and post it note

Stamped the journal stamp from the Stampin’ Up! set The Open Seas using Stazon Jet Black ink twice on a 4″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

 

Masked the left side of the card stock and sponged Sahara Sand ink at the masks edge.

Remvoed the mask and sponged Sahara Sand ink on the left side of the card stock and on the very edge of the Right side.

Stamped the Watch on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock using Early Espresso ink.

Stamped the clock face on the card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Stamped the cog in the center of the clock face using Early Espresso ink.

Stamped the clock hans using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Punched the two images out using a 1 3/8″ and 1 1/4″ circle punches.

Stamped the clock again using Early Espresso ink on the journal and colored the watch with a Sahara Sand marker (this step not shown).

Sponged Sahara Sand ink around the edge of the clock face and colored/

Cut a 5.25″ Crumb Cake panel and stamped the Clockworks flourish around the edge using Early Espresso ink.

Sponged Early Espress ink around the edges of the main image panel and Crumb Cake panel.  Adhered the clock pieces to the clock on the card stock.

Added a Vintage Trinkets brad to the center of the clock.

Stamp the World stamp from the Open Seas set on Crumb Cake card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink, twice.

Punched them out using the 2 1/2″ circle punch.

Sponged Early Espresso ink around the edges.

Cut 1/3 of the circles off, holding them together and cutting them at the same time so they are the same size.

Added a 5.5″ square Early Espresso card base and a 4 1/8″ square Early Espresso panel below my main image panel.  Added the globe images.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

Before I close let me tell you about the Mystery Hostess.  I’m so excited!

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
So let’s get started with May’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) in my online store by 11:00 pm on Wednesday,  May 22, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on Thursday morning May 23, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will email the winner to get your choices.
Your Hostess Code is: EGDM6BVS
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this
event is 11:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

 

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The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

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It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator,  through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  :) See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

 

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Garden Boots – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #591

Posted on March 26, 2013 by zindorf| 1 Comment

Hey there,

Are you as ready for Spring as I am?  My heavens, I’m so ready to get out in my garden.   I have a ton of seedlings growing in the house and I think they would much rather be outside with the sun on them also.

Last year, we hardly had a Winter and I was picking strawberries in March.  This year we have 6 inches of snow on the ground.  I’m hoping we have a mild Spring and Summer.   None of that drought stuff.  Can I get an Amen!

Anyhow, my frame of mind is what brought this card design to light.  Today’s tutorial uses the fun Bootiful Occasions Stampin’ Up! rubber stamp set.  This set contains a boot for every season so it is quite versatile.  I’ve also put in a fun wood wall behind the boots.  Check out my tutorial for this card below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Bootiful Occasions (item #126597)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive,Soft Suede and Stazon Jet Black ink.

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon, Big Shot Machine, Bigz Clear Large Scallop Square Die, Post it note, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tempting Turquoise and Not Quite Navy markers

Stamped the boots on Whisper White Card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Colored the boots in with Tempting Turquoise marker.  Let is dry a moment and then added more Tempting Turquoise marker at the sides of the boots and along the bottom above the heel.

 

Added Not Quite Navy marker along the back of the boots.

Cut the images out.

Smeared a Soft Suede ink pad across a 3″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Using a post it note as a mask, sponged lines across the card stock using Chocolate Chip ink to create the wood planks.

Sponged a little bit of Always Artichoke ink at the bottom left of the card stock.

Adhered the right boot using glue and popped the left boot up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Die cut a large scalloped square out of Whisper White card stock using the Big Shot machine.

Added Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Soft Suede panels and Chocolate Chip Scalloped Ribbon.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

May your day be filled with warmth and sunshine.

Until my next post check out the great sneak peeks and 50% savings from Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Item Description Price
131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95
130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95
130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95
131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95
133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.		 $32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

  • We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
  • Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
  • You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
  • You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
  • Bundle ordering deadlines:
    • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Dates: March 25 – 31, 2013

Details:

Jump into Our Spring Fabric Frenzy! Today’s the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!

Page Item Description Discount Retail Price Sale Price
170 126892 Essentials Designer Fabric 50% $      29.95 $    14.98
171 126893 Floral District Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 126894 Comfort Café Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 125411 Summer Smooches Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 125412 Twitterpated Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 122337 Timeless Portrait Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 122336 Beau Chateau Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 124066 Spice Cake Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
171 122335 Flirtatious Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
6* 129308 Tea for Two Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
13* 129307 More Amore Fabric 50% $        9.95 $      4.98
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Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price Description Item #
$23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price Description Item #
$14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Lock & Key – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #590

Posted on March 22, 2013 by zindorf| 3 Comments

Hey There,

I have a guy card tutorial for you today using the Stampin’ Up! Artistic Etchings.  It took everything I had not to put a ribbon on this, lol.   I don’t think guys really appreciate ribbon.  Check out the tutorial below.

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REMINDER:

TODAY, MARCH 22, 2013 IS THE VERY LAST DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET THOSE FREE STAMPIN’ UP! SALE-A-BRATION ITEMS.

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Artistic Etchings (item #118517), Tiny Tags, En Francais (item #109521)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede and Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Argyle Embossing Folder, Big Shot Machine, Basic Black & Sahara Sand markers, 1 3/4″ circle punch and brass brads

Stamped En Francais on a 2.5″ x 4.5″ piece of Crumb Cake card stock.

Stamped key using Basic Black ink.

Colored the key in using a Sahara Sand marker.

Sponged Soft Suede and then Basic Black around the edges of the card stock.

 

Stamped the round image on Soft Suede card stock using Basic Black ink and then punched it out using a 1 3/4″ circle punch.

Stamped the tiny tag in the center using Basic Black ink and then colored it in really dark using a Basic Black marker.

Sponged Basic Black ink around the edges.

Run a 4″ x 5.25″ piece of Soft Suede ink through the Big Shot Machine using the Argyle embossing folder.

Added 2 Basic Black panels, the embossed panel and another Soft Suede panel.  Also added brass brads.

Added a Whisper White card base.  Here is the finished card measuring 4.25″ x 5.5″.

May your day be extra, extra special.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer?  My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things.  So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

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NEW!  STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn  innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.           Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I  purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas.  Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers.  I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK  HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES.  YOU DO NOT NEED MY  DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’  Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside.  Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically  launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the  files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the  prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted  as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and  drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

 

 

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Peeps – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #589

Posted on March 20, 2013 by zindorf| Comments Off

 

HAPPY SPRING!

Don’t you just love the first day of Spring?  A time for renewal, Robins, Spring green grass.  After a long Winter, I say “Whoooohoooooo!!!!

It’s with a Spring frame of mind that I came up with today’s card turtorial using the Stampin’ Up! sets Everybunny and Morning Post Alphabet.  Check out the tutorial below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Everybunny and Morning Post Alphabet

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight and Lucky Limeade

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Wisteria Wonder and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Printed Designer Brads, Markers (Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Wisteria Wonder, Regal Rose and Sahara Sand), White Gel Pen

Sponged Lucky Limeade ink at the bottom of a 3″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Stamped the word Peeps using Wisteria Wonder ink and the Morning Post Alphabet.

Stamped the chick using Stazon ink.

Sponged Tempting Turquoise ink in the sky area using a sponge dauber.

Colored the chick using a Daffodil Delight marker and the dots on the egg using a Regal Rose marker.

Added Sahara Sand marker to the bottom of the egg to create a bit of roundness to the shell.

Added More Mustard marker to the tops of the chicks legs and right above the shell.

Added Wisteria Wonder marker to the bottom of the letters.

Sponged Old Olive below the lettering to create a shadow.

Added Whisper White pen to the tops of the letters and went over the bottom of the letters again using a Wisteria Wonder marker.

 

Added a Whisper White card base, 2 Tempting Turquoise panels, Old Olive panel and Daffodil Delight card stock strips.

Added the main image panel and Wisteria Wonder Printed Designer Brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your Spring be off to an awesome start.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 2 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.  Hurry, don’t  miss out!

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  18 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer?  My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things.  So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

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NEW!  STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn  innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.           Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I  purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas.  Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers.  I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK  HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES.  YOU DO NOT NEED MY  DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’  Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside.  Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically  launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the  files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the  prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted  as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and  drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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Morning Sun – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #585

Posted on March 11, 2013 by zindorf| 5 Comments

Good Morning!

I love those mornings when I can get right out of bed and head to my stampin’ space to create and everything flows smoothly and I come up with a card that I am pleased with.  Today has been such a morning, whoohooo!

I decided to do a background starting with two different colors of card stock to add visual interest, a little stamp layering for the background and a great bird punch was used.   Check out my tutorial for this card below.

Check out and enter my blog candy give away, CLICK HERE.  The drawing is tomorrow 3/12/13.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Serene Silhouettes

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Bird Punch

Stampin’ Dimensionals, Brayer, 1″ square punch, Basic Black marker and Designer Series Paper from the Patterns Stack (Neutral Collection)

 

Started with a 1.5″ x 4″ piece of Pretty in Pink card stock and a 2.5″ x 4″ piece of Daffodil Delight card stock.

Brayered Pumpkin Pie ink at an angle on each piece of card stock.

Brayered Perfect Plum ink at an angle on each of the pieces of card stock.

Brayered Elegant Eggplant at an angle on each of the pieces of card stock.

Stamped the flowers from Stampin’ Up’s Nature Silhouettes set using Pumpkin Pie ink, then stamped them a bit lower using Perfect Plum ink and then lower still using Basic Black ink.

 

 

Added a couple of strips of Basic Black card stock ripped at the top edge for posts.

Punched this great bird out of Basic Black card stock and added to the top of the first post.

Added a couple of lines for barbed wire using a Basic Black marker.

Added a 5.25″ x 10.25″ Whisper White card base (folded in half), a 5.25″ square piece of Basic Black and a 5″ square piece of DSP from the Neutrals Collection Paper Stack.  Punched (2) 1″ squares from Basic Black card stock and then cut them in half and added them as accents.

 

Matted my main image panel with a 4 1/8″ square piece of Basic Black card stock and them popped the panels up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May you feel the sun on your face today.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 11 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.  Hurry, don’t  miss out!

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  16 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer?  My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things.  So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

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NEW!  STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn  innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success.           Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I  purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas.  Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers.  I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK  HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES.  YOU DO NOT NEED MY  DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’  Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside.  Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically  launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the  files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the  prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted  as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and  drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

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