Hello friends!  Stampin’ Up! products are not just for making cards.  Check out this adorable wall piece I made with the adorable Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This is one of my favorite papers in the new All Occasion Catalog.  The colors just scream “happy” to me! I can’t wait to put it up this weekend with all of my other Valentine’s Day decorations.

Have you started working on your Valentine’s Day projects yet?  It’s time.  I’m having a Valentine’s Day card class at my house this weekend.  We’re all looking forward to make lots of cards for our loves!  Enjoy your weekend!

 

Hello stampin’ friends!  I have some interest in the Stampin’ Blends Club that runs from January 2018 through April 2018.  In order for me to make this work, I need a total of four people to join in.  These are artist-quality alcohol markers that come in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors.  This is an easy way to collect the whole set, plus some extra goodies along the way and not have to pay for all of them at once.  You will not be disappointed!  These are lots of fun to work with.  I LOVE mine.

Here’s the scoop. You will need to commit to a monthly payment of $36.75 for four months (January-April) which is due by the 20th of each month. You do not have to be local to join in the fun!  I will ship them to you for an added $7 per month, or if you are local to me, you can pick them up at my house.  The payment will cover your marker purchase, plus great FREEBIES that you’ll earn each month! PLUS, at the end of the four months, you will receive an extra bonus. You’ll get to choose 2 FREE Sale-a-Bration items since this club is running during Sale-a-Bration! I will also schedule a class at the beginning of May to play with all of the markers! Stay tuned for the date. Here’s the plan:

January, 2018
You will receive three sets of blender pens (Crumb Cake duo, Pink Pirouette duo, Rich Razzleberry duo), plus the color lifter pen. FREE items include Stampin’ Blends booklet and two clear storage boxes decorated with Stampin’ Up! DSP which will hold the full set ($3.50 value).

February, 2018
You will receive three sets of blender pens (Cherry Cobbler duo, Daffodil Delight duo, Night of Navy duo), plus the bronze color pen. FREE item is the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad which is recommended for use with the alcohol coloring so the ink doesn’t bleed outside the stamped images ($6.50 value).

March, 2018
You will receive three sets of blender pens (Old Olive duo, Pumpkin Pie duo, Pool Party
duo), plus the Ivory color pen. FREE item is a pack of the Whisper White Thick card stock ($7 value).

April, 2018
You will receive three sets of blender pens (Bermuda Bay duo, Calypso Coral duo, Smoky Slate duo). FREE item is a pack of the Very Vanilla thick card stock ($7 value).

The deadline is  January 20th if you’d like to join in. Send me an email to join in the fun!!

Here is a pic of one of my latest creations using the Stampin’ Blends and the Petal Passion DSP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy stamping everyone!
XOXO
Wendy

 

 

 

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  Now, it’s time to move towards the new year. Do you like to have a month at a glance calendar for your desk?  I made these calendars last year for many people’s gifts during the holidays and they were a hit!  I will be sharing each month’s page throughout the year again with you.  Stay tuned for January’s cover!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello friends!  Stampin’ Up’s year-end sale starts today and they’re ending with a BANG!

This is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items. The items in the sale are last-chance and limited-inventory, so take note that these items are available only while supplies last!!  Click below for the PDF.  Happy shopping!

Year End Sale Items-SU

 

 

Stampin’ Up! is introducing their very own stamp positioning tool!  Watch the video below for some great features and be sure to watch the video to the end so you don’t miss the Hinge Step Technique!

It’s big news when something breaks the mold and changes everything. The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!

Why do YOU need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

 

I need the details!

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• Magnet storage areas
• Retail Price–$49.00 USD/$65.00 CAD
• Beginning Nov. 16, at 2pm MT   CLICK HERE,  then click the ad for the Stamparatus and follow the instructions.
• After receiving the reservations, Stampin’ Up! will place an order with the manufacturer and your Stamparatus will be shipped, with delivery on approx. Feb. 1, 2018.
• You will provide your credit card info now with your reservation, but it will not be charged until your Stamparatus is ready to ship.
• You will receive an email from Stampin’ Up! letting you know when to log back in to your online account to finalize your order.
• You can ADD other Stampin’ Up! products to your order AT THAT TIME if you’d like to receive Sale a Bration benefits!

If you miss the November reservation window, you will have a chance to reserve your Stamparatus December 5-30 with delivery approximately March 19, 2018 or January 15-30 with delivery approximately April 15th.

When I first heard about this new tool I really didn’t think I needed it.. but trust me… it does some pretty amazing things! I think you are going to love it!  I will definitely be reserving mine on  Thursday!

 

 

Hello friends!  This post is about an organization that has a very special place in my heart.  Those of you who know me well, know that I have been a volunteer for SSD since 1994.  I’ve had the pleasure of raising  two puppies that have gone on to become service dogs and I have babysat numerous puppies along the way.  This is also how we came to own our most recent labrador retriever as a pet.  She was released from the SSD program and we adopted her.  This is my furry baby, Kida.

I have decided that I wanted to use my love of making cards to donate money to help fund the next group of service dogs.  From now through November 15th, I am taking orders for packs of my handmade cards.  Each pack contains six cards/envelopes and comes nicely decorated and ready for gift giving.  These are perfect for hostess gifts, teacher gifts, music teachers, etc. this holiday season.  You have your choice of a set of All Occasion cards or The Animal Lovers Christmas Cards.  The cost of one pack of cards is $20, with a portion of the proceeds going to SSD.

If you’d like to get a start on your  holiday shopping and help out the service dogs, you can order by sending an email to wendymakes@gmail.com.  If you’re local to me, the cards can be picked up at my house or the SSD Kennel.  Not local?  I’m happy to ship them  directly to you for an additional $5. You can also check out the service dogs at www.facebook.com/susquehannaservicedogs to see what they’re all about!

Your purchase will be truly appreciated by me and the future service dogs! Thank you so much!

 

 

 

Hello friends!  Time really seems to fly by this time of year.  Once the kiddos are back in school I always feel like September through December goes by so quickly.  After that it seems to move very slowly.  Maybe it’s because I’m not a winter person.

I am sharing  my November calendar today for all of you who are local!  It would be great to see some of your smiling faces this month at one of my classes.  Hope you can make it!

Also, if you haven’t signed up yet for my 12 Weeks of Christmas emails, you’re missing out!  You will receive a Christmas project every week from now until Christmas delivered right to your mailbox.  You’ve already missed the first five weeks.  You don’t want to miss the next seven.

 

 

Hello stamping friends!  Halloween is over and it’s time to get serious about the holidays! Have you signed up for my 12 Weeks of Christmas projects?  You will receive an email from me once a week showing a holiday card, tag, wraps or  gift boxes.  Sign up by sending me a message with your email.  We are already four weeks into it.  Sign up today so you can catch the remaining weeks!

 

 

Stampin’ Up! is coming out of the gate this month with lots of fun specials!  First up there are specials for World Card Making Day.   Click here to get all the scoop! There are select stamp sets 15% off, plus notecards/envelopes.  Also, if you buy one package of Fast Fuse Adhesive, you will receive two refills FREE!  Great deal!  You need to hurry though, the specials are only good through the 10th.

 

 

Next up is the popular Designer Series Paper sale.  There are select packages of DSP from both the Annual Catalog, as well as the Holiday Catalog.  This year, they’ve included some packs of specialty designer paper!  Click  here to see which paper packs are included.  You have until October 31 to take advantage of this sale.

 

Next we have a Paper Pumpkin extra! If you are a subscribed Paper Pumpkin member, you will receive coordinated  Paper Pumpkin kits during the months of October and November.  They will be coordinated for holiday goodness.  Make sure to sign up before October 10th if you’d like to receive both the October and November kits for some holiday crafting. You can go here to sign up.

Let the preparations for the holidays begin!  Lots of specials to think about.  Stock up on paper, fast fuse adhesive and some stamps sets.  You will be ready to create the day away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello stamping friends!   Another favorite month of mine!  Either you love Halloween or you hate it.  I’m in the LOVE camp!  I love the fall colors, the crispness in the air, and Halloween.  It’s such a fun month.  Send me a note to tell me what your favorite part of fall is!

Here is my October calendar for all of my local peeps.  Please join me for some card making fun in October.

 

There are lots of great things coming your way in October from Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up!® has announced the return of the alcohol-based markers!!   Demonstrators will be able to  purchase these between October 1st and the 15th.  If you’re not currently a demonstrator, you can too if you purchase the starter kit!  The release to everyone else will be very soon,  but the date hasn’t been determined yet.  Stay tuned!

World Card-Making Day is October 7th this year. Stampin’ Up! will be celebrating by having a sale for ten days (October 1–10). During that time you can get 15% off envelopes, notecards and select stamp sets. Also, when you buy Fast Fuse Adhesive, you’ll get two refills for FREE!   Click here to see the specials.

PLUS, during the entire month of October, certain packs of Designer Paper will be on special as part of  a Buy 3, Get 1 FREE deal!  Click here to see the specials.

AND…Paper Pumpkin kits will be coordinated for the holidays during the months of November and December.  Make sure you sign up by October 10th to get in on the fun crafting for the holidays.  You can sign up here.

Lots of wonderful specials to think about stamping friends!

Happy stamping!

XOXO
Wendy