I'm going to go ahead and hold Walk In Wednesday today, BUT if you come by, you will have to park on the main road and trudge through the snow to my house because our street, which is really a multi-service driveway, has NOT been cleared. Please don't drive up the driveway as that will compress the snow and make it harder to eventually clear. If the road condition improves, I'll post an update.
Please also note that there are NO orders to be picked up, everything on display will be on display for awhile, and today's projects will still be available while supplies last during my Lovey Dovey Stamp Camp scheduled for Saturday, January 25 between 2 and 6 p.m. If you'd like to come to the Stamp Camp, just let me know by Friday night and you can make the cards then if you want!
All that being said, if you really want to brave the frigid cold and trudge through the snow, I'll be here today because I'm not going anywhere!
Walk in Wednesday is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.
You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!
I have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp today if you wish. Cost is $1 per project made. You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.
Here are the cards you can stamp today:
Uses Follow My Heart Set Clear-Mount Set (only available through January 27 or while supplies last) plus Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Real Red Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Small Heart Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Banners Framelits, and Clear-Mount Block H.
Uses Love You More Clear-Mount Set (only available through January 27 or while supplies last) plus 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Silver Glimmer Paper, Red Glimmer Paper, Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes (only available through January 27 or while supplies last), Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration), 2-Way Glue Pen, Craft Scissors, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Owl Builder Punch, and Clear-Mount Block C.
At my Club Classes this month, we focused on using new products from the Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure. This card uses several Sale-A-Bration items that can be earned for FREE once Sale-A-Bration starts on January 28 - See Ya Later Set, Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, and Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack.
Uses See Ya Later Clear-Mount Set (available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration) plus Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad, Pistachio Pudding Card Stock, Summer Starfruit Card Stock, Sahara Sand Card Stock, Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper (available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration), Basic Metal Buttons, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration), SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Angled Tag Topper Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Squares Collection Framelits, Argyle Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block H.
I received my January Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kit - Love Notes in the mail the other day. It included a surprise gift of In Color Boutique Details! How cool!
This kit gives you everything you need to make 4 fun cards and then you still have quite a few stickers, some paper doilies, the Ink Spot, and the stamps left to do even more of your own creating.
Here's the first card the way Stampin' Up! intended for it to be made:
Here's my variation using the same card base, just folding it a different way:
Here's the second card the way Stampin' Up! intended for it to be put together:
And, here's my variation folding the card the other direction:
When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin. Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page. Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month around the 15th of the month for $19.95 each month) and follow the prompts. If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator. If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland. Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!
If you join Paper Pumpkin between now and February 10, you will receive a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (a $14.95 value) with your Welcome Kit. Plus, the March Kit is amazing, you won't want to miss it!
You will receive the Hey There Welcome Kit your first month regardless of when you join. You can get some ideas for using the supplies in the Hey There Welcome Kit in my blog post here. After that, you'll receive the same kit as everyone else each month and it's always a surprise! Please be aware that the Love Notes Monthly Kit showcased in this post is no longer being sent out.
Not sure yet if Paper Pumpkin is for you? Then, you can always order the Paper Pumpkin Try It Kit. The Try It Kit can be ordered through me or online. The item number is 132600 and it costs $16.95. The Try It Kit is the same for everyone and does include a FREE Clear-Mount Block. Check out my post here for ideas on using the materials included in the Try It Kit.
If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know. I'll be happy to answer them for you. You can contact me at michelerey@aol.com.
Here's a really quick and easy thank you card using the awesome Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards & Envelopes. I simply stamped a few images from the Happy Watercolor Set on the note card. Voila! Done!
Uses Happy Watercolor Clear-Mount Set plus Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards & Envelopes, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block D.
Welcome to the Best of Sale-A-Bration Blog Tour hosted by RemARKable Stampers. This is our last Best of Blog Tour. All of the Best of Sets are available until March 31, 2014. Enjoy!
My first card uses a cool sketch I found recently on a blog called Around the World Stampin' Up! Challenges.
Uses Best of Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set and Pleasant Poppies Wood-Mount background stamp plus Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Calypso Coral Card Stock, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Banners Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block D.
I added some touches of gold to my next card along with some ink splatters created by dipping a wet Aqua Painter into a puddle of water mixed with ink and then holding the Aqua Painter over the card stock while tapping it with my finger to make the ink fly off. It's kind of messy, but fun!
Uses Best of Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, Gold Foil Sheets, Aqua Painters, Gold Metallic Encore Pad, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Whisper White Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Designer Frames Embossing Folders, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block D.
More touches of gold and more ink splatters on this next card. I used a different technique for the ink splatters though. This technique was taught at Leadership by Shelli Gardner herself! Take a piece of paper left over after removing the Glue Dots from the roll and press it onto an ink pad (or scribble on it with a Marker). The ink will bead up on the slick paper. Hold the inky side of the paper strip over your project and flick the back of the paper strip to make the ink fly off. If you want to make larger drops of ink, just add a tiny amount of water to the inked up strip with an Aqua Painter before flicking it. Since I used the Gold Metallic Encore Ink Pad to ink up my paper strip, I had to add a little water.
Uses Best of Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set and Express Yourself Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Gold Foil Sheets, Aqua Painters, VersaMark Pad, Gold Metallic Encore Pad, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Gold Sequin Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Glue Dots (for paper strip), Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Modern Label Punch, Small Oval Punch, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block G.
Now, here's a look at the images in the Best of Sale-A-Bration Set:
I hope you liked the projects I created. If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment. Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!
Don't forget that Sale-A-Bration starts this year on January 28! It's your chance to earn FREE merchandise with purchase or by hosting a Show. Contact a Demonstrator for all the details!
Here's a fun birthday card I made using the new Perfect Pennants Set and the awesome Angled Tag Topper Punch. I love the new tag topper punches. They make creating tags so easy!
Uses Perfect Pennants Clear-Mount Set plus So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Coastal Cabana), Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Tangerine Tango), Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper, Retro Fresh This and That Designer Washi Tape, Silver Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, Tiny Wave Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Angled Tag Topper Punch, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block C.
I love the Just Sayin' Set and the matching Word Bubbles Framelits. I had to connect a couple of the sayings with the big Ampersand Embossing Folder! To make it an extra special thank you card, I added some gold accents with the Gold Sequin Trim and by rubbing the Gold Metallic Encore Pad across the embossed card stock.
Uses Just Sayin' Clear-Mount Set plus Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad, 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Coastal Cabana), Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper, Gold Metallic Encore Pad, Gold Sequin Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Word Bubbles Framelits, Ampersand Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block D.
Unfortunately, I needed to send out a sympathy card to a friend recently for the loss of her father. Here's the card I created using the Blessed Easter Stamp and So Sorry Set.
Uses Blessed Easter Wood-Mount Stamp and So Sorry Clear-Mount Set plus Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Always Artichoke and Elegant Eggplant), Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Watercolor Paper, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Aqua Painters, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration 2014 starting Jan. 28), and Clear-Mount Block C.
Walk in Wednesday is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.
You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!
I have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp today if you wish. Cost is $1 per project made. You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.
Here are the cards you can stamp today:
Uses Just Sayin' Clear-Mount Set plus Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Bermuda Bay), Whisper White Card Stock, Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper, Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 3/16" Corner Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Word Bubbles Framelits, and Clear-Mount Block D.
Uses Happy Watercolor Clear-Mount Set plus Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Gumball Green Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, Basic Metal Buttons, Hung Up Cute Clips, Island Indigo Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Chevron Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block D.
This is one of the swap cards I gave out during Leadership 2014 in Houston, TX last week. It uses the Perfect Pennants Set and the very popular Ampersand Embossing Folder!
Uses Perfect Pennants Clear-Mount Set plus Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Strawberry Slush Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Strawberry Slush 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Bitty Banners Framelits, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Ampersand Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block H.
