50% off Paper Pupmkin

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for 

only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). 

 For new subscribers only!

The first kit comes with a clear block (worth $5.95)

You can cancel at any time...

One mother described it as the perfect kit to pull out on those days when the 

kids are needing a little creative fix.  

It is all inclusive minus some adhesive and scissors.

click HERE

Paper Pumpkin for Mother's Day, check!

CLICK HERE

1 - Month  $19.95 USD / $24.95 CAD 3 - Month  $59.85 USD / $74.85 CAD 6 - Month*  $113.70 USD / $143.70 CAD  Save $1 per month 12 - Month*  $215.40 USD / $275.40 CAD  Save $2 per month *Guaranteed to secure or maintain favorite child status.
Then, fill out the gift certificate and slip it inside your Mother’s Day card from this month’s kit. Mothers Day, check! She would love to get a gift certificate to Paper Pumpkin in your hand-stamped card.

Project Life by Stampin'Up!

As you all know, I love all things crafty! I went to a demonstrator meeting and learned something new about the Project Life by Becky Higgins (memory keeping system). The Project Life (PL) cards slip right into the page pocket as well as the photos so it makes scrap booking a breeze. Ours are different from the store bought ones in that our PL cards are square which makes a HUGE difference to me. My photos are square so I want my cards to also be square. I do not want to be corner rounding all my photos! I am told our cards come in a variety pack whereas the ones in the stores have multiple images that are the same. I don't want that in my album. Also our cards are double sided. One side has the image horizontally and the other side is vertical. LOVE that. 

I also love that the PL cards made by Stampin'Up! match our card stock, ink and ribbons in case I need to add a little something.

You will be amazed at how quick and easy it is to get your photos in an album and they look so nice!

I would suggest that you pick an album, then 4-5 packs of the the variety packs of Photo Pocket Pages, pick your favorite card collection (based on colors you like) with coordinating accessory pack and journal pens.

Check out all the products we offer on-line at 
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1800

Crazy About You stamp set

Just wanted to showcase some cards from the Stampin'Up! Leadership conference.  These cards all use Crazy About You stamp set and Hello You thinlits Big Shot Dies (15% off if you buy in a bundle) #138873 photopolymer $42.25.  There are 33 stamps in this set so you can say just about any greeting from "thinking of you to Happy Mother's day".  Very versatile greeting set.

TIP:  When cutting out the words "happy", "you", "hello" or "thanks" be sure to put a sheet of wax paper between the card stock and the thinlit.  I like to crank it through the Big Shot in one direction and then back again.  Then the words just literally fall out of the thinlit.  If you have one spot that is being stubborn, pull out a common sewing pin to push the image out.

Creativity in a Box

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions

For the first time ever, Stampin'Up! is lowering the price of their 3 month prepaid subscription. During Sale-A-Bration (January 6-March 31) you can save money and instantly qualify for a FREE product!

1. Save $5.00 on your subscription.
2. The price point instantly qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration product.
3. Skip to the fun for three months with all the stamps, ink, and paper ready to go for amazing papercrafting projects. 

137859    3-month subscription $54.85

I got to take a sneak peek at the February and March Paper Pumpkins in FL.  They would not let me take any pictures of them but I can describe them to you.  First off, they listened to us and they have improved the quality of them.  I am so much more impressed by them.  So impressed that I decided to re-activate my account.  I absolutely loved them.

The February Paper Pumpkin is 8 box bases that hold 8 accordian folded thank you notes with twine, photopolymer stamps and 2 ink pads.

The March Paper Pumpkin has 9 cards/envelopes, 3 different patterns, stamps, ink and pre-punched holes for sewing the greeting.  But do not worry about the sewing, it looks really easy and good practice if you are not a sewer.

Guest Speaker Jason Wright

Okay gang, I have returned from Sunny Orlando FL to this crazy New England snow land.  It was so nice to see so many successful Stampin'Up! demonstrators and presenters.  This was my first Leadership convention and I am super happy that I went.

One of my favorite parts of Convention was the guest speaker Jason Wright.  He had the whole audience of 1600 hundred in tears.  He had so many heart wrenching stories of how a hand written card/letter has inspired and changed lives.  Please know that your hand made cards and hand written letters can make a huge impact in someone's life just when they need it the most.  Keep up your traditions of sending out those cards and letters, ladies and gents.  Be sure to check out his books.

On-line Extravaganza

Online Extravaganza 

starts on Monday November 24th with select items and bundles at discounted prices. Plus, there will be limited-time doorbusters on November 24 and December 1. You don't want to miss them! This sale lasts from November 24 through December 2, or while supplies last.   From past experience, items do sell out so do not wait.  Learn more about these deals and discover which products (including select Textured Impressions Embossing Folders) are going on sale here.

During Online Extravaganza, a few of our past Paper Pumpkin refill kits will be 20% off and available to ALL customers. (Please note that refill kits do not include stamps or ink.) On Monday, we will add two new kits to the existing Paper Pumpkin past kits offering (available to current subscribers only). Visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin on Monday to see the latest kits available.

First Door Buster sale Monday Nov 24th

Select Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - $5 Each

Punch Board - 30% off  $13.96

Card Kit Bundle - 30% Off $34.93

Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit and  Hip Hop Cardmaking kit

Second Door Buster Monday 12/1 sale

Blendabilites Bundle 30% off - sale price $100 for all Blendabilites 
does not include skin tones or color lifter

Project Life Bundle - 15% off $66.75
Includes the album, pages, snapshot cards and accessories and 
Holiday Cheer photopolymer stamp set 
 
Gift Box Bundle 30% off $12.49
Tiny Treat and take out boxes 
Decorative window gift boxes

The whole sale

-50% off ribbons, punches & more

-40% off the Magnetic Board, Markers, metallic inks, papers & glitter

-30% off bundles (which are already 15% off)

-20% off Paper Pumpkin refills

Help out the December CLUB hostess Mary Anne and enter the hostess code:
F9QGTHWW

Starter Kit 25% off

free shipping AND receive 5% cash back on all December sales

Stampin Up! just announced an amazing opportunity and I wanted to share it with all of you.  For one week only, Nov. 24 - Dec. 2, Starter Kits are 25% off the $99 regular price (pay $74.25 for $125 worth of products and free shipping).  All new sign-ons will receive a 5% cash back on all December sales - they have never done this before - in addition to the 30% instant income for your first order and 20% thereafter.  You can build your own business how you like.  You can be in it just for the discount as a hobbyist or you can be a rising star and have this be your business.  You decide. Click here to read more about joining the Stampin'Up! team.

Stamper's CLUB

"Ladies, my name is Fran Renton and I was the club hostess for November.  I know some of you from previous classes and haven't had the pleasure of meeting the rest of you. Though I know each of you share the love of crafting with me. I love the club because I like to get free items as well as get half off of some of the more expensive items I have had on my wish list. So this was a fun month for me. I also enjoy knowing that my purchases each month help someone else toward the items on her wish list. So I wish to thank each of you for your orders this month. A big thank you to Nancy also for extending this opportunity to each of us to host without the bother of sending invitations or cleaning our houses for company. You do all the work and we sit back and select our gift items. Wow! I love the hostess club. "

So what is CLUB you ask....here are some details on how CLUB works listed below

My next CLUB will begin in March.  I usually have 8-10 CLUB members so they are obligated to purchase for 8-10 months.  It is a great way to build up your crafting supplies and get the benefits of being a hostess one of the months.

Also, I feel like my customers get a great benefit.  If they come to class regularly... they get class for free with a $40.00 dollar purchase before shipping and taxes.  This also qualifies them for their CLUB purchase.  Kinda like double dipping.

STAMPER’S CLUB

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Here is a way to build up your stamp collection a little each month and earn Hostess benefits without having to clean your house or make refreshments!

HOW DOES IT WORK? By joining the STAMPER’S CLUB, you agree to spend $25.00 (plus shipping and handling) each month, over a period of 6+ months, on anything from the STAMPIN’ UP! catalog. You will be placed in a group with 5 other stampers. One time during the 6 month period, you will be considered a Hostess and receive all the Hostess benefits without actually having the workshop. That means you’ll receive your choice of a Hostess set, at least $25 in free stamps and the opportunity to collect outside orders to increase the amount of free stampin’ stuff that you’ll receive! You don’t have to mail out invitations, call people on the phone or clean your bathrooms!

WHEN DO I ORDER? The 15th of each month, you can call me or email me your order for the month. I will tell you the total for your order, and you can mail me the check. Orders will arrive approximately 2 weeks later.

HOW DO I GET MY ORDER? Orders may be picked up from me or if you coordinate with 5 of your friends, may be mailed to a location most convenient for you. If you are unable to coordinate 6 stampers total, you may have 3 in the club if you each agree to spend $50 instead of $25.

ONLY $25 DOLLARS A MONTH? WHAT IF I SPEND MORE? If you think that you may spend more than $25 a month, you may choose to become a "Double Member." As a double member, you commit to spending $50 a month instead of $25, and you will be the hostess two times during the 6 month period.

Project Life Scrapbooking

Okay ladies, I went on a scrapbooking event Friday Nov 14th 5PM-10PM and Saturday Nov 15th all day/night.  I only brought with me my Stampin'Up! Project Life supplies , photos, adhesive, Project Life stamps and framelits, black ink and some red 12x12 card stock in case I got sick of the slip in sleeves.

Here is my opinion.  I loved the slip in sleeves.  I did not have to trim the 6"x4" photos.  The other sizes you see are 4"x3" and other pages have 4"x4" so their is minimal trimming of photos.   You also use way less adhesive because you just slip in the photos and not adhere them to the page.  I feel like anyone can do this type of scrapbooking.  It was super simple and works up really fast.  I did 24 pages total in the event!

I also tried out traditional scrap booking with the Project Life cards (again pre-cut to fit in the pockets) but this time I put them onto a red 12x12 card stock.  This gave me a little more flexibility on layout.  The first image I kind-of clustered them in the center of the page and added some a title from the Project Life accessory pack stick on letters

 In this image below, I stuck with the traditional layout of two 4"x6" or 3 4"x4"'s.  The only difference is that I trimmed the photos 1/4" inch so you can see some of the red card stock.  These pages are 12"x12" red card stock with the images adhered to the pages.  These are not slip in pages below.

Weekly deals, ends 11/24

My birthday is Nov 26th....

Card contest...Send me a card with current catalog items

and I will pick my favorite card for a give away prize.

Weekly deals

Ends Monday Nov 24th

1" Square Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96	1/4" Circle Handheld Punch Price: $8.95 $6.71	Autumn Spice Digital Kit - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97	Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die Price: $21.95 $16.46
Deco Labels Framelits Die Price: $24.95 $18.71	Early Espresso Cut & Ready Card Bases Price: $4.95 $3.71	Silver Basic Metal Buttons Price: $7.95 $5.96	Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder Price: $4.95 $3.71