Have you missed the Stampin' Up Weekly Deals?  Then you are going to love this!  Stampin' Up! is bringing back 3 weeks of back-to-back Specials!!  And just in time for to kick of the new Holiday Catalog.   (Check back here tomorrow for the new Catalog Reveal!)
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I'm thrilled I can finally share the Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog with you.  I've been busy crafting and creating with some of these fabulous products for a month now and I can honestly say they haven't disappointed me.   It's the same amazing products, colors, consistency and commitment to quality that you've come to expect with Stampin' Up!  If you're new to Stampin' Up!  I'd be happy to help you discover the Stampin' Up! difference!

If you're like me, you do the majority of your shopping online.  But nothing beats having a good old fashioned paper catalog to read and mark your favorites.  Do you need a copy?  I'd be happy to send you one!  (If you have a Stampin' Up! demo, please be sure to ask them.)

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Stay tuned for ideas, projects, and tutorials featuring these wonderful holiday products!  And be sure to check out these September Specials, too!

I’ve always felt that the “new year” begins in September.  As summer winds down, and we move into cooler days and darker nights, it’s the perfect time to stop and reflect on the abundance we’ve been given. 
 
I’m very excited to share this 52 Weeks of Gratitude workshop. This one day event will take place Saturday September 17th from 10 am to 2 pm.  Each person will make 52 Thank You Cards, one to share with someone each week of the year. 

Bring a covered dish so share for our lunch and enjoy crafts, fellowship, and fun!

52 Weeks of Gratitude $50 (Over $45 Retail Value plus Free Shipping) includes:

• 60 5 x 3 ½” note cards, with a variety of layouts
• ½ pack Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack
• 2 spools of Gold ¼” Natural Trim  
• Gratitude Journal
• Free use of a variety of my Stamp Sets and ink.

 
Please bring your own adhesive and paper snips.  (Suggested adhesive:  Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.)  Add some to your order for $4, or pick some up from me the day of the class.)
 
 
September “TO GO” Special:  Directions Only
Free with $50 purchase

I look forward to stamping with you at this very special event. Please RSVP by 9/7 to ensure timely delivery of all materials.  

Happy stamping!

I don't send many cards at Halloween.  At the top of my list are my son and my young niece and nephew.  But I love the Halloween Night Designer Series Paper and Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set.  With only a few on my card list, I had to challenge myself to do something new to showcase these cute products.  

The crisp contrast of the Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black carries a simple statement.  I really liked the minimalism here and made me think of apothecary jars and Steampunk industrialism.  I was happily surprised to see how well the Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon works with the Pumpkin Pie paper!

​Next, I decided to be a little more playful.  I made a skeleton and mummy from the Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set and punched them out with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch.  I love how you can customize these by stamping them in black and coloring them with Stampin' Write Makers.  I also added some extra sparkle to the skeleton by using the Clear wink of Stella Glitter Pen. 

​The Hubs then asked if I'd make one for Thanksgiving.  This one took a little more thought.  I wanted to be more somber, showcasing the lovely fall colors found in the Petals and Paisleys Designer Series Paper.  I liked the muted Night of Navy as a background.  I used the Thoughtful Branches thinlets to make the glimmery pumpkin, leafless tree, and fall leaves.  Glimmer paper gives you all the bling of glitter without the mess!

​I made all 3 of the banners in one day.  Using the Banners, Lots of Labels, and Layering Squares and Circles Framelits really saves A LOT of time.  And I love that I got to use my Large Letters Framelits, too!

The ladies at my two workshops this weekend *loved* them!  So much so, I've decided to offer the two HALLOWEEN banners as a FREE September "Class To Go".   I will send you all the pre-cut materials you need to complete the two HALLOWEEN banners, along with a detailed PDF instruction sheet.  

To receive your FREE Class to Go:

1. Purchase the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (stamp set and punch) PLUS Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set* at my online store.  (*Or a single purchase of $60 before shipping and tax)
2. Use hostess code: UWQDDNA4
3. Pay $6.45 USPS priority shipping.  (US customers only).  (Email me for a PayPal invoice).  

You may also purchase the PDF Tutorial Only, for $10.  ​ (Email me for a PayPal invoice).  

Thank you so much for joining me today. If you like what you have seen here today - please feel free to post a response below.  If you live in the US and would like a demonstrator to order though - I would love to have you as my customer or new team member. ​

I've been doing a lot of watercoloring this summer so I was super excited to see that the August Paper Pumpkin Kit featured some watercolor backgrounds!  Click on the above video to see the great projects the August kit makes!

For the First Time EVER, FIRST-time subscribers can purchase one month, and get the second month FREE!  (Month-to-month subscription only). HERE’S HOW:  click HERE, select “join today” and enter the promo code “BOGO.”  Then choose “continue.”

VERY IMPORTANT FINE PRINT 

• You will pay the regular price of $19.95 and get your second month for FREE!
• Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, you cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during your first two months—if you do, the offer is void. Make sure you don’t put your subscription on hold or cancel until after the first two full months.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95+ tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended.  Click here for the FAQ’s including how to cancel your month-to-month subscription.
• This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
• Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
• Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

Paper Pumpkin kits include everything you need to create fun, easy, & quick projects everyone will love.  Click here to learn about the pre-paid Paper Pumpkin kit options (1, 3, 6 or one year subscriptions)  They make great gifts, too!