Your Carriage Awaits

Paper Pumpkin is your go to creative moment each month. It's so easy to get a quick crafting fix since the projects are already thought out and instructions are provided. I think the July kit was my favorite to date. It came with supplies to make 6 cards and 6 boxes. The little boxes are so cute, and in Blackberry Bliss, one of my new favorite colors too!!

Wish Big refill kit - 136713 $7.95

Subscribers can purchase refills with the consumable supplies only, but there are also full kits available for select past Paper Pumpkin Kits. This kit comes with die cut adhesive backed paper letters spelling out "WISH" and after you use the letters you still have the remaining card stock piece. Look at this brilliant but simple idea using the negative part of the letters. 

Designed by fellow demonstrator Vinnie C

So even if following directions isn't your thing, you can always put your own spin on the projects and make them original. Use a different stamp set, incorporate extra layers, etc...these kits are very versatile and since they are from Stampin' Up! you know you can match the colors easily. =)

SU! announced a subscription special this month

If you sign up by 9/10/2014 you can get 50% off the first 2 months of your subscription, just enter promo code HALFOFF2. Then it will continue as long as you like at the regular price of $19.95 (+ tax) which includes shipping!

PROMO CODE - HALFOFF2

To read more about it go to MyPaperPumpkin.com and if you like what you see join us! New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT) to get the 1st 2 months half off. I can't wait to see what's next!!


Sally

Blendabilities Are Here!!

We have been anticipating the arrival of these little beauties since the catalog was unveiled. As a demonstrator I was allowed to pre-order only a few select colors and now the time has come where you too will be able to get them as well!

My first try with Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight. I'm still playing with them and will be sharing a card or two on my Facebook page soon! =)

Flower from the So Very Happy stamp set - 134234 $17.95

TODAY, July 1st is the magic date when you will be able to order 6 of the color packs and the skin tone assortment. In August the remaining 6 colors will also become available for purchase!!

Blendabilities available July 1:

• Cherry Cobbler (item #130995)
• Coastal Cabana (item #131000)
• Daffodil Delight (item #130998)
• Old Olive (item #130999)
• Pumpkin Pie (item #130997)
• Rich Razzleberry (item #131003)
• Skin Tone Assortment (item #129370)

In addition, the following accessories will also be available:

• Memento Ink Pad (item #132708)
• Memento Ink Refill (item #133456)
• Color Lifter (item #129369)

The other 6 colors (Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate and Wisteria Wonder) will be released August 1.

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Here's the latest video showing you how simple and easy these are to use and get BEAUTIFUL results:

Carrie used the Blended Bloom stamp in this video, which is a GREAT choice for using all three shades on the large petals. It gives you the ability to see the shades blended and really try them out.

Blended Bloom stamp -135906  $11.95

I also have plans to play with the Perfect Blend stamp set. Imagine the possibilities!! Are you excited? I can't wait to get the rest of the collection!!
XOXO

Sally

Summer Opportunity

During the month of June anyone can join the Stampin' Up! family with either a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value.) or just go for the regular Starter Kit at $99 ($125 product value), which gives you more total merchandise.
I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. We are always first to hear about new products and we save at least 20% off all our personal purchases (as your business grows so does your discount). I set my own schedule and can do as many or as few workshops as I want! If you are curious about joining my Stampin' Up! team, check out the "join the fun" link on my website!
XOXOXO

Sally

It's a Blowout Sale!!!

The word on the street is Stampin' Up! is sweetening the deal to make room for new inventory. Starting RIGHT NOW you can get many of the remaining retired items at a nice discount! I have watched as the list of available stamps and accessories has dwindled down quickly. So you can guess at these prices, the remaining retiring items will sell out quickly!

Get up to 50% off many of the retiring products - This special offer begins today, May 22 and is only available through June 4, 2014 (while supplies last). If you forgot to order something from your wishlist, check this out and see if it's still available, you might just get it for a steal! This is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good! [SHOP NOW]

UPDATED RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT LISTS 

• Retiring Stamps (Available through June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
  • PDF
  • Excel file
• Retiring Accessories (Available through June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
• PDF
• Excel file

As an extra BONUS, any online order placed today using Hostess Code 7TYKPDSS will be entered to win an exclusive card kit I've put together, you'll LOVE it! So don't hesitate too long, get your list out and see what's still on it! ;)

Stampy Hugs,

Sally
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Catalog Premiere 2014

So last night was a first. Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the US gathered at movie theaters for a special unveiling of the new 2014-2015 annual catalog. I went with my downline/sister and we made our attempt to be red carpet worthy. I even took my first "bathroom selfie" after getting ready for the evening. My husband thinks we are crazy. lol But it wasn't simply a tour of the catalog on the big screen...although we would have loved that too. =)

It was truly an event Stampin' Up! style. Shelli Gardner, CEO and many of the employees we've come to love and appreciate over the years were broadcast live from California and they took the stage to show us some wonderful things they created with these new items! Shannon West got things started showing us a versatile stamp set that you really need to see in action to appreciate. One of the images can be seen in the top right on the catalog cover! Then Brian Pilling joined her on stage and the two of them had us giggling like usual. I regret that I was too caught up watching and didn't get any photos. Shannon was stunning in her dress!

Next up was Carrie Cudney, also looking very beautiful. She showed us the easiest way to put your stamp pad back together if the lid becomes separated from the ink pad. She made it look very easy and challenged Brian to see how many times they could take them apart and put them back together...Carrie won! lol

We were then wowed by Bonnie Thurber. She told us about her engagement and showed off her gorgeous ring before she began to stamp for us. And last up was Donna Griffith, who taunted us with more and more wonderful things.

Here are some photos of the various cards and things they shared with us last night...

Easy card, perfect for anyone

The stepped up version

Look at that beautiful color!

 

April Paper Pumpkin idea

Fun banner project

LOVE these little boxes!

Brian and Donna

It wasn't until the event was over that they gave us our own copy. I am super excited about the things inside, and look forward to sharing pretty samples with you as soon as I get my preorder of stamps and goodies. I did get a new stamp set as well last night, but alas, I cannot show it to you...yet! =)

XOXO Sally

Today's the day!!!

We're saying goodbye to hundreds of retiring products from the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Now's a great chance to get your favorite retiring products before they're gone for good! ALL products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your order in ASAP!

Also, make sure to take advantage of FREE standard shipping on EVERYTHING from April 21-25.

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The link to my website will take you to all the retiring items, but if you have a wish list (like me) then you might want to look this over and see if anything from your list is on the RETIRED LIST! Click on the images to enlarge them.

Retiring Stamps, page 1

Retiring Stamps, page 2

Retiring Stamps, page 3

Retiring Accessories, page 1

Retiring Accessories, page 2

Retiring Accessories, page 3

Keep on Stampin'

Sally

Last Call for the Marker Ball!

Image from Stampin' Up! Blog

So you've heard about Paper Pumpkin...I've certainly mentioned it a few times. lol It's the fun little surprise by mail you can get for 20 bucks a month. The promotion for the bonus set of markers ends tonight at Midnight!! You don't even have to pay yet if you sign up; your card isn't charged until your first kit ships around the 11th. I have been having a blast with the kits, and it's such a fun element to be surprised by the contents when they come. Check out a few of the last kits we've received:

February 2014 - 4 gift bags and lots of embellishments. I added some flowers using coordinating card stock

March 2014 - 2 card styles, makes 4 of each with these gorgeous gold envelope liners

Aside from the slant on the sentiment, this is how the card was shown in the instructions.

I added a little piece of Baker's Twine and tied a bow!

August 2013

September 2013

October 2013

December 2013

Fun Fact: Stampin' Up! just announced the 1 year anniversary of PP. They had a big celebration at the Riverton office complete with party hats, cake and cookies! Wish I could have been there! ;)

Image from Stampin Up! Blog

Oh and one more thing! Exclusive to PP subscribers, you can order select past kits!! You can get 4 of the complete kits, and refills of several past kits - paper and embellishments, stamps and ink not included. Click on the image below to view it larger!

Don't forget to sign up if you haven't yet, you don't want to miss out on all the fun!
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Stampy Hugs,
Sally

Hip Hip Hooray!!

I recently ordered this card kit to check it out. The samples are so cute, I just had to have it! :) Aside from scissors, it comes with everything you need:

• Card Stock and envelopes for 20 cards
• Twine, clips, and adhesive backed die-cut embellishments
• 3-piece Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set
• Clear acrylic block
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Basic Gray Stampin' Spot (mini ink pad)
• Full-color instructional brochure

I stamped on my envelopes too, that's just how I roll...

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit - Item No. 134998 (English) $19.95

I made the 2 cards above with it so far, but the options are nearly endless, check out these samples. Just click on the image to enlarge it...

Totally adorbs, no? The kit is available in 4 languages as well, if you don't want English you can get French, German, or Spanish instead! Order yours today. Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

A Golden Birthday

Today is my oldest daughter's birthday. It's the 17th and she's 17, that makes this her GOLDEN birthday!! She had several friends over to celebrate on Saturday, and I had gold everywhere! I wish I had taken more photos, but this is a small sampling of how the dinning room table was set. She had snack chips, grapes, and lots of candies wrapped in gold set out for their enjoyment! I also added some shamrock garland and gold bead necklaces, but being the easily distracted dork that I am I didn't get another picture after the full set up was complete. 

While I decorated her cake I asked my husband to help out by making a "17" that we could mount on card stock and set on an easel, he did one better! He also printed out little miniature ones that we hung from streamers around the house, and before the night was over her friends were coveting them...we ended up putting them on jump rings and hanging them on both gold and green beaded necklaces! They looked like they were attending a convention. lol

It was a great party with just a few of her closest friends, I love my "G" dearly and hope she is still feeling special today at school. I gave her a one of a kind t-shirt for her birthday that she's wearing. It says "Lucky Today" on the front and has "17" in gold numbers on the back!

She didn't want me to take her picture this morning - sigh, but little sister was happy to smile!

I look forward to scrapping a special page or two with the party pictures soon, but to celebrate my "baby" here are some pages from the archives that I can share...

Happy St Patrick's Day!!