Snowy Mountains, Beach Front Property & Stamparatus Reservation Ends Today!

I am having a blast with the new Waterfront stamp set available in the new 2018 Occasions catalog that will go live on January 3rd. I am definitely planning a technique video using this set. Simply stamped cards are a snap and artistic cards take very few extra steps. These are the latest cards I've made using this set:

When I was making the card above, I kept thinking of Bob Ross! I can't wait to show you how to create snowy mountains. 

The scene above reminds me of a trip we took to Maui in 2014. The hotel we stayed at over-booked, so we ended up with an upgrade. Instead of the regular room in the hotel, we were given a beach front bungalow for our stay! 

Both of the cards above were created with stamped images that were then softened a bit with an Aqua Painter. For the snowy mountain scene, I stamped and over-stamped the mountain using markers to highlight the image, then softened with the Aqua Painter. Very easy to do. 

Trust me...you NEED this stamp set. Get yours January 3rd!

Retail Price: $49.00 (plus shipping and handling)

Today is your last chance to reserve your Stamparatus. These will be ready to ship beginning March 19. After that, you will not be able to order one until the new annual catalog comes out in June. Why do you need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with the Stamparatus – the BEST stamp positioning tool on the market! 

The first thing you need to know is that no payment is required to reserve your Stamparatus today!  Payment is not required until it is ready to ship beginning March 19, in the order they were reserved. I thought with Christmas just getting over, that might be important to know. 

The second thing I want to let you in on is this: once your Stamparatus has shipped and I can confirm who ordered theirs from me, I will send you some bling through the mail. (Jewels, Gems or Pearls) along with a thank you from me! Please send me an email after you reserve yours, so I can add your name to my bling list!

Why do YOU need a Stamparatus?

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression (or to fill in a “missed spot”), apply more ink and re-stamp—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
• 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 underneath the Stamparatus.

Must see video with the 5 things you need to know about this amazing tool:

I’ve gotta have a Stamparatus. How do I reserve mine?

• 1 tool per customer.
• In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
• Credit cards will not be charged ($49 plus shipping and sales tax) until the Stamparatus ships from the Stampin’ Up! facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.
• The Stamparatus will be a regular product in the Stampin’ Up! 2018 Annual Catalog, starting June 1.

HERE ARE HELPFUL TIPS to reserve your Stamparatus. 

1. Please go to my online store HERE.
2. Create an account if you don't have one. 
3. After clicking thru and reaching my on-line store above, you will see a Stamparatus Reserve Now Banner Ad.
4. When you click on the Stamparatus Banner Ad, you will be taken to the reservation page.  

Questions? Please contact me here. 

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Landscape "Painting" with the New Waterfront Stamp Set

This new stamp set will be available in the 2018 Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog. (You can order this stamp set starting January 3rd) I think it is a "must" if you want quick, beautiful cards that would be perfect for so many different occasions. If I have enough interest, I may do a quick video tutorial for this card & envelope set. 

I will be posting more samples soon using this set. I used an Aqua Painter to soften the stamped images, but that isn't a must. The images look amazing just stamped. 

I love it when the inside the card and the envelope match!

The trick is to put a piece of paper inside the envelope when you are going over the stamped images with your Aqua Painter to keep the back layer of the envelope dry. Don't use very much water for this step on the envelope, you just want to soften the images. Spray with Krylon matte sealer if you want to mail it or protect the envelope.

I used Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist, Garden Green, Early Espresso & Dapper Denim for the stamped images.

Don't forget that this is your last chance to purchase many products that are discounted and retiring. You have until January 2nd. Click here for discounted products and here for retiring products.

If you do not already have a demonstrator, once you place an order with me, I will send you the new Occasions catalog, along with the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Want more to LOVE? Simply place an online order through me for the amount of $75-$149.99 (before tax & shipping) and you will earn Stampin' Up! Glitter Enamel Dots! The December host gifts will be mailed out in January. Use the host code listed below the picture of me on the right side of this blog when ordering,  DO NOT choose "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not have your information to send you your host gift. If your order totals $150 or more before tax & shipping, do not use the host code. You will earn all host benefits yourself!

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Let's get social!

     

Pals December 2017 Blog Hop: All That Sparkles and Shines

Welcome to the Pals December 2017 Blog Hop featuring “All that Sparkles and Shines”. Whether you’re just starting the hop, or have come from a previous Pal’s blog, you’ll find the line-up toward the end of my post to help you move along.

For this card, I chose to use a technique I used this past October for my Splitcoaststamper's Falliday Fest Challenge Tutorial. Unless specified, all products are Stampin' Up!

I used a stamp from the Awesomely Artistic stamp set for the speckles and splatters. The die cut and the stamped sentiment are from the Santa's Sleigh stamp set and coordinating thinlits. The video below explains the process, which is a simpler, more controlled version of the old shaving cream technique that has been around for years. I was very excited when I came up with it last summer. I call it "Not Your Mother's Shaving Cream Technique".    

I really love the Night of Navy color mixed with the gold embossing and glittery deer! Full supply list will be below the blog hop information. 

Thank you so much for hopping with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals today. Please take a minute to mark your calendar for our next hop on January 10, 2018. Now hop along using the Blog Hop Line-up below. Don’t forget to leave us a comment. We really like that.

1. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
2. Becky Retzer at Just in Thyme Crafts
3. Amy Hoptay at Craft Carnivore
4. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
5. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
6. Kim Jolley at Stampin' Artfully
7. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
8. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
9. Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
10. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
11. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
13. Pamela Sadler at Stampin' Pink Rose

Supply list:

Want more to LOVE? Simply place an online order through me for the amount of $75-$149.99 (before tax & shipping) and you will earn Stampin' Up! Glitter Enamel Dots! The December host gifts will be mailed out in January. Use the host code listed below the picture of me on the right side of this blog when ordering,  DO NOT choose "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not have your information to send you your host gift. If your order totals $150 or more before tax & shipping, do not use the host code. You will earn all host benefits yourself!

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Let's get social!

     

Contemporary Christmas Card and Free Shipping Today Only!

This card started out as just an experiment with the new Brusho Crystals that will be available in the 2018 Occasions Catalog in January. These are dry paint crystals that activate with water. They have a ton of possibilities! Unless noted, all products Stampin' Up!

The first thing I did was put the tree from the Santa's Sleigh stamp set on the acrylic block upside down. In other words, I would be using it like a shadow stamp. I stamped it with Lemon Lime Twist on to a watercolor panel. Then I sprinkled some of the Brusho on the paper and gave it a little spritz with water. After it dried, I stamped the actual tree image on top of the shadow image with Emerald Envy ink. I stamped the sentiment on a strip of watercolor paper and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

If you notice that the ribbon doesn't exactly match the DSP I used on the bottom of the card, you are correct! I knew it didn't match perfectly (the darker color in the paper is Tranquil Tide), but I didn't really care. I love that Stampin' Up! has SO many things that coordinate color-wise, but sometimes you need to go outside the box and see that other pairings will work also. 

Order supplies for this project today with FREE SHIPPING! No minimums!

Supply list:

Is your wish list ready??  Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on ALL orders (large or small) placed today,  December 11. 

• No minimum purchase required.  
• Shop ALL DAY! Order as much or as often as you want. Shipping is FREE!
• STOCK UP!  Fill your wish list and stock up on basics like card stock, envelopes, stamps and ink! 
• It’s the perfect time to treat yourself to the new Stampin’ Blends Markers!
• Additional savings available with 10% OFF Bundles and the Stampin’ Up! clearance rack.
• FREE products!  Earn Stampin' Rewards! when you spend $150 or more (total before shipping and tax)
• Free shipping runs ends at midnight today!

Want more to LOVE? Simply place an online order through me for the amount of $75-$149.99 (before tax & shipping) and you will earn Stampin' Up! Glitter Enamel Dots! The December host gifts will be mailed to out in January. Use the host code listed below the picture of me on the right side of this blog when ordering,  DO NOT choose "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not have your information to send you your host gift. If your order totals $150 or more before tax & shipping, do not use the host code. You will earn all host benefits yourself!

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Let's get social!

     

Reserve The New Stamparatus Today!

First things first, then I will get to the details: No payment is required to reserve your Stamparatus today!  Payment is not required until it is ready to ship beginning March 19, in the order they were reserved. I thought with everyone in the middle of their holiday shopping for others that little detail might be very important to you. 

The second thing I want to let you in on is this: once your Stamparatus has shipped and I can confirm who ordered theirs from me, I will send you some bling through the mail. (Jewels, Gems or Pearls) along with a thank you from me! Please send me an email after you reserve yours, so I can add your name to my bling list!

The first Stamparatus reservation window reached its maximum number of reservations in just 15 minutes – world wide. Which provided Stampin’ Up! with some very important information: People LOVE this new stamping tool!

This time around, Stampin' Up! has a "reservation window" from Dec. 5th - Dec. 30. Starting today at 2 pm MT (3 pm CST), whether there are 100 or 100,000 reserved, the window will stay open until Dec. 30. This will be the last and only reservation window.

Beginning March 19, Stampin’ Up! will ship the Stamparatus in the order the reservations were received (first in, first out) and continue through the next few months and beyond as product arrives in the warehouse. Because shipment dates are based on manufacturing lead times, not all of the reservations made during the December 5–30 window will ship on March 19 (as was previously announced).

You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with the Stamparatus – the BEST stamp positioning tool on the market! 

Retail Price: $49.00 (plus shipping and handling)

Why do YOU need a Stamparatus?

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression (or to fill in a “missed spot”), apply more ink and re-stamp—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
• 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 underneath the Stamparatus.

Must see video with the 5 things you need to know about this amazing tool:

I’ve gotta have a Stamparatus. How do I reserve mine?

• 1 tool per customer.
• In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
• Credit cards will not be charged ($49 plus shipping and sales tax) until the Stamparatus ships from the Stampin’ Up! facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.
• The Stamparatus will be a regular product in the Stampin’ Up! 2018 Annual Catalog, starting June 1.

HERE ARE HELPFUL TIPS to reserve your Stamparatus. 

1. Please go to my online store HERE.
2. Create an account and/or be logged in before 2 pm MT ( 3 pm CST) on Dec. 5 for the fastest reservation experience.
3. After clicking thru and reaching my on-line store above, you will see a large Stamparatus Reserve Now Banner Ad.
4. When you click on the Stamparatus Banner Ad, you will be taken to the reservation page.  
5. If you click the link early you will be notified the reservation window isn’t open yet.

Questions? Please contact me here. 

Let's get social!