Polka Dot Pieces Stamp Set and Bird Builder Punch

After last month's club, I felt like we should get back to some old-fashion stamping.  I think you will like this one, especially the color scheme of 2014-16 Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral, and Crumb Cake.

Polka Dot Pieces Stamp Set (AC p. 139) is a great combo stamp set that includes images that coordinates with Stampin' Up! punches, like several scallop circle punches, 1 3/4" and 1 1/4" (flowers, easy), the Elegant Butterfly Punch (makes butterflies, easy peasy), and the Bird Builder Punch (makes the bird, real cute too).

And the sentiment makes an awesome stem! (Sorry, Mrs. Hinni - my favorite English teacher - i. I had to start this sentence with an "and" because it needed it.)

The flower is built on a layer of Very Vanilla card stock, then a layer of Lost Lagoon card stock trimmed with the scalloped edge punch, a layer of Crumb Cake card stock trimmed with the scalloped edge punch, and adhered to a card base of Very Vanilla card stock, again, trimmed with the scalloped edge punch.  It is not very clear in this photograph, but with the front of the card trimmed with the scalloped edge punch, the inside of the card shows through and is trimmed with a piece of coordinating Flowerpot Designer Series Paper.

Finishing touch in the bottom right corner is the coordinating ribbon --- 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in Lost Lagoon.

Let me know how you like this card.  If you need any of the supplies to make this card, I would appreciate it if you would select me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Visit my online store at sandee904.stampinup.net.

Sandy

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Kind & Cozy Stamp Set

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This month’s Friends n Neighbors Stamp Club was a swell chance to get together with everyone before school started up again to make some cards. In addition to the Chalk Talk card (using the Chalk Talk Stamp Set, coordinating Chalk Talk Framelit Die, see my last blog), we also had time to make cards with the new Kind & Cozy Stamp Set. The tiny tea cup is just perfect! This set incorporates the gingham pattern so great to again be able to use the Gingham Stampin’ Around Wheel. I love it when everything coordinates!

This stamp set has everything to make a simple card and (with a little butterfly punched out of gingham “wheeled” paper, candy dots or ribbon) easy to bling. You might consider adding the Kind & Cozy Stamp Set and Gingham Stampin’ Around Wheel to your collection!

Check back soon for an update on September’s cards where we will focus on our Halloween cards and treats!

Stamp on!!

Sandy

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Stampin' Up! Promotions August Update

Quickly coming to an end – The Paper Pumpkin promotion ends on August 31. Now don’t get upset, you can still join Paper Pumpkin after August 31, it is just the discount that will end. Please contact me for more information!

Pick a Kit Recruiting Offer ends on August 31 – New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin' Up! Please contact me for more information! I would LUV for you to join my team.

Don’t forget that if you can update your Stampin' Write Markers collection with any individual colors you are missing or ALL of the new colors for a limited time. (Contact me for the item numbers) This offer ends October 31, 2013. The entire markers kit can be found on page 163 of the Annual Catalog (item 130034).

Released August 15 – A brand-new photopolymer stamp set is now available. Another Thank You (item 133454) is an exclusive, versatile set for any occasion that calls for a thank you.

Updated August 14 – A new, holiday-themed collection of single stamps is now available! The holidays will be here before you know it, and these holiday-themed single stamps may be just what the budget-conscious stamper needs. There are eight different stamps to choose from, six of which coordinate with Framelits dies or punches.

Released August 1 – The Holiday catalog is here!! If you placed an order from me in the last 6 months, your copy is on its way. (Please let me know if you haven’t received it yet!) And, if you would like a catalog, I will send you one without charge if you purchase $25 or more any time before the catalog's expiration (or before they are no longer available for purchase).

Released August 1 – Best of 25 Years Stamp Set - Best of Halloween. Super spooky, right.  (Item #134381 clear mount $14.95).

Released August 1 – Thinlits Card Dies are now available to order. You can make flip cards in a snap with these new dies. These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

  

Stampin' Up! Color Refresh 2013-14

Stampin' Up! fulfills its promise and announces new colors and retirement of several favorites :< with its Color Refresh for the 2013-2014 catty. 

In 2010 we did a big color renovation and shared our plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep our colors on trend. Well it has been three years and we are 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)! We are welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color.

Retiring colors (10) include: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and River Rock.  Get yours while supplies last. Plus, FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)! That's right. There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, workshop, online). Did we mention that the free shipping is on everything?

The one new color is called Smoky Slate. The nine returning In Colors as core colors are Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party (YIPPEE), Soft Sky, and Wisteria Wonder. New Color Kits will be available May 31 and FREE My Digital Studio download on June 1!!  Can't wait to show you more so stay tuned for details.

Sale-A-Bration was a huge success...I hope you were able to get one of each!

The April "Best of" stamp set is ...Butterflies.

 

These are clear mount stamp sets and you will need to purchase clear blocks separately.  With each Best of set, there is a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker.  Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Still working on the card kit for April and I hope to be able to post it this weekend.

Please be sure if you place your order online to select me as your demonstrator.  I really appreciate it.

Stamp on!

Sandy

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