Happy Halloween!

Hi everyone!

The Stampin' Up! DSP and World Card Making Day specials kick off on Saturday!  Don't forget to take advantage of those offers early!  For more information on either offer, click the tab above the date.

We have a busy couple of days coming up at our house.  Carpet is being installed and my son and his fiance move in on Friday.  Saturday, my older son, several of his cousins, and some of their mates and friends are participating in a 5K inflatable obstable course.  Sounds like fun!  We will be there to cheer them on!

But for now, I have a card from my very talented sister to share with you.  It's a super cute Halloween scene!

She did not neglect the inside of the card, either!

Supply List:

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Bundle
$36.75

Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Halloween Night Enamel Dots
$4.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

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Remember the World Card Making Day and DSP Special Offers from Stampin' Up!  Click the tab at the top of the page for more information.

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Between now and October 5,  Order the Christmas Pines (Page 19) bundle from the Holiday Catalog and receive photo instructions and supplies to make 4 cards.

The details - contact me to place your order of the Christmas Pines bundle by October 5.  I will send you a PayPal invoice for your total order including your local tax and shipping +$6.80 for shipping your card supplies and instructions.  On October 7, I will place an order for all the bundles that have been paid.  Your bundle will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!  I will ship the card supplies to you separately.

Note:  One of the sample cards uses the Pine Bough TIEF.  You don't have to buy that embossing folder, the card will work without it.  However, if you add it to your order, I will add a package of white envelopes at no charge in your box from me.

If you have any questions about this offer, please let me know.

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Calendar:

I will have a table at these upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor Shows:

October 8, 2016 Skyview #4 VFC, 660 Noble Dr., West Mifflin
Hours:  10-3

October 22, 2016 Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin
Hours: 10-3

December 4, 2016 Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills PA
Hours: 9-3

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Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com,  pay the regular price of $19.95 USD and get the second month for FREE!

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• 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).

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If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

Give Thanks

Greetings stampers!

As we move deeper into fall, thoughts turn not only to the cooler weather moving in, but to the upcoming fall holidays.  So, will that in mind, I have a Thanksgiving-flavor card for you today.  The gorgeous Petals & Paisleys Specialty DSP makes this card a snap to put together.

Supply List:

Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Ribbon 3/8" (1 Cm) Trio Pack
$11.00

Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Delightful Dijon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Suite Seasons Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
$35.00

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Remember the World Card Making Day and DSP Special Offers from Stampin' Up!  Click the tab at the top of the page for more information.

                                    ********************


Between now and October 5,  Order the Christmas Pines (Page 19) bundle from the Holiday Catalog and receive photo instructions and supplies to make 4 cards.

The details - contact me to place your order of the Christmas Pines bundle by October 5.  I will send you a PayPal invoice for your total order including your local tax and shipping +$6.80 for shipping your card supplies and instructions.  On October 7, I will place an order for all the bundles that have been paid.  Your bundle will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!  I will ship the card supplies to you separately.

Note:  One of the sample cards uses the Pine Bough TIEF.  You don't have to buy that embossing folder, the card will work without it.  However, if you add it to your order, I will add a package of white envelopes at no charge in your box from me.

If you have any questions about this offer, please let me know.

      **********************

Calendar:

I will have a table at these upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor Shows:

October 8, 2016 Skyview #4 VFC, 660 Noble Dr., West Mifflin
Hours:  10-3

October 22, 2016 Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin
Hours: 10-3

December 4, 2016 Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills PA
Hours: 9-3

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Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com,  pay the regular price of $19.95 USD and get the second month for FREE!

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• 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).

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If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

World Card Making Day

Hi there stampers!

Are you ready for "our" holiday?  World Card Making Day is this Saturday, October 1!  Make and mail a card to someone - and make their day!!!


And in honor of this momentous day, Stampin' Up! has some terrific specials available from October 1-October 5.

As if that's not "enough"...

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Between now and October 5,  Order the Christmas Pines (Page 19) bundle from the Holiday Catalog and receive photo instructions and supplies to make 4 cards.

The details - contact me to place your order of the Christmas Pines bundle by October 5.  I will send you a PayPal invoice for your total order including your local tax and shipping +$6.80 for shipping your card supplies and instructions.  On October 7, I will place an order for all the bundles that have been paid.  Your bundle will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!  I will ship the card supplies to you separately.

Note:  One of the sample cards uses the Pine Bough TIEF.  You don't have to buy that embossing folder, the card will work without it.  However, if you add it to your order, I will add a package of white envelopes at no charge in your box from me.

If you have any questions about this offer, please let me know.

      **********************

Calendar:

I will have a table at these upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor Shows:

October 8, 2016 Skyview #4 VFC, 660 Noble Dr., West Mifflin
Hours:  10-3

October 22, 2016 Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin
Hours: 10-3

December 4, 2016 Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills PA
Hours: 9-3

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Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com,  pay the regular price of $19.95 USD and get the second month for FREE!

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• 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).

****

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

Christmas Pines

Hello stampers!

I have another great card for you today using products from the current holiday and annual catalogs.  Today's card features the Christmas Pines bundle.  

Would you like to have the tutorial and supplies to make this card for yourself?  I'm giving it away!

Just order the Christmas Pines bundle from me by this Friday (September 30, 2016) and I will add it to your box when I send you the other supplies from my Christmas Pines special.  So, instead of receiving tutorials and supplies for 4 cards, if you order by this Friday, I will throw in this bonus card!

Between now and October 5,  Order the Christmas Pines (Page 19) bundle from the Holiday Catalog and receive photo instructions and supplies to make 4 cards.

The details - contact me to place your order of the Christmas Pines bundle by October 5.  I will send you a PayPal invoice for your total order including your local tax and shipping +$6.80 for shipping your card supplies and instructions.  On October 7, I will place an order for all the bundles that have been paid.  Your bundle will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!  I will ship the card supplies to you separately.

Note:  One of the sample cards uses the Pine Bough TIEF.  You don't have to buy that embossing folder, the card will work without it.  However, if you add it to your order, I will add a package of white envelopes at no charge in your box from me.

If you have any questions about this offer, please let me know.

      **********************

Calendar:

I will have a table at these upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor Shows:

October 8, 2016 Skyview #4 VFC, 660 Noble Dr., West Mifflin
Hours:  10-3

October 22, 2016 Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin
Hours: 10-3

December 4, 2016 Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills PA
Hours: 9-3

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Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com,  pay the regular price of $19.95 USD and get the second month for FREE!

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• 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).

****

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

Thanks

Hello stampers!

It was a busy weekend around here!  On Sunday morning, we woke up to 50 degrees....fall is definitely moving in.  So, we broke down and closed the pool for the year.  My least favorite task every year.

But with the arrival of fall weather, thoughts start to turn toward the holidays.  Now is a great time to get a head start on your cards.  And what better way to do so than to take advantage of my Christmas Pines special!!!

Between now and October 5,  Order the Christmas Pines (Page 19) bundle from the Holiday Catalog and receive photo instructions and supplies to make 4 cards.

The details - contact me to place your order of the Christmas Pines bundle by October 5.  I will send you a PayPal invoice for your total order including your local tax and shipping +$6.80 for shipping your card supplies and instructions.  On October 7, I will place an order for all the bundles that have been paid.  Your bundle will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!  I will ship the card supplies to you separately.

Note:  One of the sample cards uses the Pine Bough TIEF.  You don't have to buy that embossing folder, the card will work without it.  However, if you add it to your order, I will add a package of white envelopes at no charge in your box from me.

If you have any questions about this offer, please let me know.

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Please also take note of the upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor shows, local to Pittsburgh's South Hills.  I hope to meet some of you there.

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For today's card, I pulled out "Totally Trees" and paired it with Thankful Thoughts for a quick and easy thank you card - or even a Thanksgiving card.  This card is easily adapted for other seasons by changing the tree color and the ribbon.

Supply List:

Totally Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

Thankful Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.00

Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Ribbon 3/8" (1 Cm) Trio Pack
$11.00

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Calendar:

I will have a table at these upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor Shows:

October 8, 2016 Skyview #4 VFC, 660 Noble Dr., West Mifflin
Hours:  10-3

October 22, 2016 Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin
Hours: 10-3

December 4, 2016 Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills PA
Hours: 9-3

****

Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com,  pay the regular price of $19.95 USD and get the second month for FREE!

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• 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).

****

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

Candy Corn

Hello stampers!

As the week comes to a close, I thought we would end the week with this adorable Halloween themed card from my very talented sister.  Enjoy!

Supply List:

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Bundle
$52.00

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Stamps
$16.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Halloween Night Enamel Dots
$4.00

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Circle Punch
$16.00

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch
$13.00

1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch
$6.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

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Christmas Pines Special Offer!
I am offering a great special deal for you between now and October 5,  Order the Christmas Pines (Page 19) bundle from the Holiday Catalog and receive photo instructions and supplies to make 4 cards.

The details - contact me to place your order of the Christmas Pines bundle by October 5.  I will send you a PayPal invoice for your total order including your local tax and shipping +$6.80 for shipping your card supplies and instructions.  On October 7, I will place an order for all the bundles that have been paid.  Your bundle will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!  I will ship the card supplies to you separately.

Note:  One of the sample cards uses the Pine Bough TIEF.  You don't have to buy that embossing folder, the card will work without it.  However, if you add it to your order, I will add a package of white envelopes at no charge in your box from me.

If you have any questions about this offer, please let me know.

This offer is only available through me and not through Stampin' Up! so you must contact me with your order.

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Calendar:

I will have a table at these upcoming Fall Craft and Vendor Shows:

October 8, 2016 Skyview #4 VFC, 660 Noble Dr., West Mifflin
Hours:  10-3

October 22, 2016 Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin
Hours: 10-3

December 4, 2016 Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills PA
Hours: 9-3

****

Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com,  pay the regular price of $19.95 USD and get the second month for FREE!

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• 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).

****

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie