Coffee Break Designer Series Paper

Welcome to the April Blog Hop. Once again I am participating in a hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all over the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you maybe coming from Darla Roberts' blog. Welcome one and all. The theme for our blog this month is to create a card or project using Coffee Break Designer Series Paper. Several months ago, I featured this card using the Coffee Cafe' Bundle and Coffee Break Designer Series Paper at a workshop. Actually it is a pretty simple card. The stamp sets and die cuts really do take all the work out of card making. Add a bow with the beautiful ribbon and done!

For some reason I never got around to breaking down my extra card packets and putting away all the supplies. This blog hop card is going to show you how simple it is to take those already cut card packets and pieces to make a new card!

Full directions will be in a follow-up blog post tomorrow in order to keep this blog hop short, but by simply taking off 1/8" along both the short and long sides of the Coffee Break DSP piece and making 2 cuts to divide the DSP piece into 4 different shapes, this card has a totally new look!

Leave a comment below with a trail to find you. I would be interested in seeing your creations. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Make sure you keep hopping along to see all the other great cards and projects. Click on the "Next" button below to visit Melanie Coverston's blog.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month:

Sandra Roberts

Shirley Merker

Rhonda Waechter

Darla Roberts

Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE]

Melanie Coverston

Anastasia Radloff

Elizabeth Green

Tracey Gouraud

Emilie Poncelet

Sue Kremer

Ginger Rabesa

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Sandy

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St. Louis Cards and Stamping Definitely Go Together

Wow, I can't believe it has been more than 2 months since the last time I posted!! Sorry for the delay.  It has been really busy, but 2 months?  Anyway...

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This month’s club card is a tribute to my favorite baseball team – St. Louis Cardinals.  Go Cards!!

Converted this regular, but really cute bird from Stampin’ Up! bird builder punch, into my favorite red bird.  I think you will see that I snipped a piece from a second punch of the wing in Real Red Card Stock for the tuft of feathers on his head, and a couple of separate punches of the tail feathers for fluffier tail.

The fence is made from strips of Whisper White Card Stock.  I ran it through the Big Shot using the wood grain embossing folder to give it that real wood, whitewash look.

The birdhouse on top of the fence post is made from a small, rectangle piece of Whisper White Card Stock, with scraps leftover from the fence for the roof and the door is the new itty bitty heart punch.


Looks good.

Stamp On!  Sandy

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Kind & Cozy Stamp Set

From my Stampin' Up! blog...

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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Best Friends Are Like Fabulous Shoes Using Stampin’ Up! New 2012-2014 In Color Collection, Fabulous You Stamp Set and Scallop Circle Punch

This card is created using Stampin’ Up! Fabulous You Stamp Set (SS) and Stampin Up! 2012-14 In Color Collection. It almost felt like a “math project” (although divine, the triangles are tricky) and uses the new 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch and a standard 1” circle punch from the main Idea Book and Catalog (IBC).  This card kit is $35.00 (U.S.)* and includes instructions and the following:

• Pre-cut and/or punched card stock to make 10-4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards (landscape/left-side fold)
• Pre-cut ribbon (coordinating Primrose Petals 3/8” Satin Stitched Ribbon)
• 50-3 mm Pearls to complement upper right-hand corner phrase detail
• 10 Stampin’ Up!  Medium envelopes (Whisper White)

All you supply is the 2012-14 In-Color Stampin’ Write Markers and your favorite adhesive(s).  Pursuant to Stampin' Up! policy, the images will not be pre-stamped.

Please send your requests to sandee904@yahoo.com.  I will reply with instructions for payment using Paypay.  If you prefer U.S. Priority mail shipping (2-3 days), please include $5.60 additional postage in your payment.*

I would love to give this card kit to you for FREE!!  If you place an order of $55 or more (before tax and shipping) through my Stampin’ Up! online store at sandee904.stampinup.net ,** I will send you the card kit listed above via regular U.S. Mail (estimated $10 of product for free).  Here’s how you can easily reach the $55.00 with beautiful Stampin’ Up! products that you can use over and over again to make more “Fabulous” cards:

1. New Stampin’ Up! Fabulous You Stamp Set (#126520 $14.95 wood, #126522 $11.95 clear)
2. 1 1/4” Scallop Circle Punch (Carryover from the Holiday Mini Catalog, #127811 $15.95)
3. 1” Circle Punch (#119868 $12.95)
4. New Stampin’ Up! 2012-14 In-Color Stampin’ Write Markers (#126856 $14.95)

Check your adhesive supplies too!  You don’t want to run out of Stampin’ Dimensionals!

Don’t forget to send me an email at sandee904@yahoo.com so that I know you have placed your order and I have your contact info.

Stamp on! stampers!

Sandy

*I am only selling this Card Kit within the continental U.S. using regular U.S. mail.  Hurry, this card kit offer ends March 31, 2013, unless Stampin’ Up! product is discontinued and unavailable for any reason.

**Order must be placed through my online store at sandee904.stampinup.net.

PS:  Don’t forget that for every $50 order, even orders through my Stampin’ Up! online store at sandee904.stampinup.net , you qualify for one (1) free Sale-A-Bration product.

PPS:  Don’t forget my March Blog Bonus:  If you (1) host a $150 workshop or place a $150 order through my online store, AND (2) subscribe to my blog, I will send you a current product ribbon share as a thank you for joining my blog.

Holiday Catalog Release

It's here!!  The Holiday Catalog is now available.  There are so many fabulous projects that it will be hard to make a choice.  But a girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do.  I hope you take a minute to take a peak.

This is huge, too!  In addition to the update to MDS (My Digital Studio), MDS2 is available for a free trial to first-time users.

I'll have to keep this post short.  TTYL

Stamp on!

Convention 2012 -- I am...

...exhausted. Got in from convention late Sunday night. Tried to catch up on everything on Monday before back at work yesterday today (posted after midnight). Wow! I am...exhausted.

Convention was truly an inspiration, and I learned lots. This year's theme -- I am -- was a great idea. Having trouble with attaching the link here so go to this link on Youtube for the opening performance ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwIAyuyE1KY

Stamp class is this weekend -- moved from last weekend due to convention. I hope you can join us because we will be stamping a stack using this month's promo stamp set - Reason to Smile - which you can purchase for $5 with a $50 order.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Stamp On! Sandee

Stamp Club is Saturday, October 15 @ 1 PM at my house. Please call me to confirm you will be there so I can make sure that I have enough paper cut for everyone. If you can’t make it to Stamp Club on the 15th, call me to schedule a date to hold your own party to earn free merchandise!!

The Holiday Mini Catalog is chock full of stamp sets, designer series paper and ideas that you will want to see. I’ll have a copy available at Stamp Club or stop by to take a peek.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Did you know that October 1st is World Card Making Day? Visit my website at http://sandee904.stampinup.net for the announcement from Stampin’ Up! Also check out www.worldcardmakingday.com for more information.

October Promotion: To coincide with World Card Making day, Stampin’ Up! is offering a FREE Simply Sent card kit with the purchase of two (2). These kits are the perfect solution for not having enough time to make your own cards, or if you feel that you are not creative enough.

Be safe and happy stamping!

Sandy

Spring Is Here!

I am starting my SPRING cleaning and noticed that it has been over six months since my last blog. This can’t be!! Let’s catch up…Friends + Neighbors Stamp Club this month will be held on Saturday, March 19. Violet has volunteered to hold Stamp Club at her house. We will be making greeting cards for Easter and other occasions using a new stamp set and coordinating Blossom Petals punch. Too cute!



Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st. Place your orders ASAP in order to meet this deadline.



Still in search of another 1 or 2 monthly or bi-monthly clubs for scrap booking or greeting cards.



Plus, there are huge incentives to join Stampin’ Up! so let me know if you are interested in becoming a demonstrator yourself!



Enjoy your spring break if you are lucky enough to have one.



As always, I look forward to working with you. Thanks for your continued support. Hope to see ya at Stamp Club on the 19th!!



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