Big News and Calling All Heroes!!!

Hi all!  Guess what?  No rain yesterday!  Wahoo!!!  A day for drying out and warming up a little - even a little sunshine in the early evening.  Careful Mother Nature, we'll get spoiled!

My post today is kind of long.  I have a new card for you, but first, I have to show you the new photopolymer set from Stampin' Up!  So darn cute!!!  Check out the new Calling All Heroes set (product #138002)



And here are a couple of the cute projects made with this set:







And how cute are these projects paired up with the Word Bubble framelits?  (product #132968)  So stinkin' cute for that little super hero in your life!

Now, on to my card.  This card uses 2 sets from the new catalog.  One is Chalk Lines and the other is Big News.  Both are so versatile and I know stampers are going to love them.  And here is my card:

Supply List:

Chalk Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Big News Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$31.95

Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$7.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Workshop News!  My next workshop will be Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM.  We will make 3 cards and a project.  The cost is $20.00 or $5.00 with a $30.00 order (before shipping and handling).  Please RSVP by June 14 so I have time to order product and prepare kits.

For a limited time you can join Stampin’ Up! for just $50 US/$60 CAN! This amazing opportunity will only last until June 30, 2014, so take what you already love doing—stamping and crafting—and make a little money while you're at it!

When you join Stampin’ Up! during this limited-time offer, you’ll receive: 

• $55 US/$65 CAN worth of products
• A 30 percent discount on your first order*
• A 20 percent discount on all your orders
• Free Paper Pumpkin Kit
• Free entrance to our annual Convention* (must be registered by the 20th of June)
• Before June 2, 2014, you may also choose preorder items from the new annual catalog.
• Create friendships that will last forever and enjoy the benefits of fun, friends, and creativity—become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator today.
• *Certain restrictions apply; see your demonstrator for details.
• Note:  Blendabilities ARE available for demonstrators to order now!!!

I would love for you to become a member of my team!  If you are interested in hearing more, please send me an email!  

Weekly Deals:  The current weekly deals from Stampin' Up! are available by clicking here.

Subscribe before June 30 to receive a free gift from me and to be entered to win a $25.00 gift  certificate to my online store!

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95
137859	3 months	$59.85
137860	6 months	$113.70 -- save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 -- save $2 per month

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

Farewell to Sale-a-bration, Day 2

Good grief, it was cold today!  But, it should be warming the rest of the week.  I sure hope so because I've started to pack away my winter sweaters!  This cold and snow has gone on way too long!  I hope the weather is nice in your neck of the woods!

Today's Farewell to Sale-a-bration continues with this nod to the Banner Blast and You're Lovely stamp sets and of course, that gorgeous Sweet Sorbet DSP and accessory pack!  I hope you've had a chance to get your favorites from the Sale-a-bration flyer.  If not, you have until Monday night (March 31) to get your order in!

Supply List:

You're Lovely:  wood #1335757, clear #133578
Banner Blast:  wood #133551, clear #133554
Banner Punch #133519
Sweet Sorbet DSP #133521
Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack #133522
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309
Small Oval Punch #120908
Cardstock:
 Whisper White: #100730
 Crisp Cantaloupe #131298
Classic Stampin' Pad:
  Basic Black #126980
  Pool Party #126982
  Crisp Cantaloupe #131176
  Pistachio Pudding #131177
  Summer Starfruit #126991

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Workshop news:  My next workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at 1:00 PM.  We will make 3 cards and a project.  The cost is $20.00 or $5.00 with a $30.00 order (before shipping and handling).  Please RSVP by April 21 so I have time to order product and prepare kits.

Time is running out!  You won't want to miss this special deal from Stampin' Up! when you subscribe to My Paper Pumpkin!  The Stampin' Up free marker offer for My Paper Pumpkin new subscribers expires March 31.  This is a great offer, in addition to receiving a cool monthly project that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, you receive a free pack of markers!

Click here to sign up.  When you designate me, Melanie Coverston as your demo for your My Paper Pumpkin subscription, I will send you a $15.00 gift certificate to use on any order you place with me after your third month as a My Paper Pumpkin customer. 

Sale-a-bration - Ending March 31!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Don't miss your chance to collect those Sale-a-bration freebies!

Click here to view the Sale-a-bration flyer online.

Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?  Now is a great time! During Sale-a-bration, when you sign up to become a demonstrator, you receive $150 in product for $99.00 (and free shipping!)  There is no obligation to order ever again, however, if you choose to place another order during your first 45 days, the discount on that first order is 30%!!!  So, whether you are interested in becoming a hobby demo, or possibly running your own business, now is a great time to get started!  Any questions, let me know!!!

The current weekly deals from Stampin Up!:

Brights Core'dinations Cardstock Price: $23.95 $17.96	Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Price: $6.95 $5.21	Champagne Glimmer Paper Price: $4.95 $3.71	Silver Glimmer Paper Price: $4.95 $3.71
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper Price: $10.95 $8.21	Subtles Core'dinations Price: $23.95 $17.96	This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper Price: $10.95 $8.21	Wonderful You Board Book Template - Digital Download Price: $14.95 $8.97

 Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin'
Melanie

Valentine Banners

Boy, is it ever cold here today!  We're at our high for the day right now....14 degrees!  Yikes!  It's a beautiful, sunny day, but oh, so cold!  This is a short week for me...holiday on Monday and vacation day tomorrow, so, my work week is over!  

I have another Valentine's Day themed card for you today.  This one incorporates some of the new products that will be in the Sale-a-bration catalog starting on January 28.

Supply List:
Language of Love:  wood #133074, clear #133077
Banner Blast (Sale-a-bration)
Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration)
Decorative Dots TIEF (Sale-a-bration)
Baker's Twine - silver #132976
Cardstock:
  Whisper White #100730
  Real Red #102482
  Blushing Bride #131198
Classic Stampin' Pad
  Real Red #126949
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The current Weekly Deals are:

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46	Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape Price: $4.95 $3.71	Extra-Large Oval Punch Price: $16.95 $12.71	Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Price: $12.95 $7.77
Scallop Trim Border Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96	Shaker Frames Price: $4.95 $3.71	Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Price: $28.95 $21.71	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Price: $5.95 $4.46

And finally, don't forget the My Paper Pumpkin promotion....get a free set of markers!

If there is anything I can do for you, or if you have any questions, please send me an email.

Thanks for stopping by my blog  -  and Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

Love is in the air

I don't know about where you are, but here in the St Louis area, we woke up to a little snow on the ground this morning and a lot of COLD!  Brrrr!!!!  Maybe Mother Nature is as sad as so many of us are to say good bye to some of the products that have become favorites from the fall Holiday Catalog.  But, saying good bye so also means we get to say hello to the new gems in the Occasions catalog starting January 3 and the Sale-a-bration brochure starting on January 28.  YAY!  I love having new products to use!

Today's card uses a couple new products as well as a couple favorites.  

Supply List:
Countless Sayings 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set #135892
Banner Blast Stamp Set (Sale-a-bration)
Banner Blast Punch (Sale-a-bration)
Silver 1/8" Ribbon #132137
Stripes TIEF #123128
Cardstock:
 Whisper White #100730
 Basic Black #121045
Classic Stampin' Pad:
 Basic Black #126980
 Real Red #126949

The Weekly Deals for this week are below:

A Year In Review Photobook Template - Digital Download Price: $24.95 $14.97	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46	Blue 3/8 Inch Denim Jean Ribbon Price: $6.95 $5.21	Circles Collection Framelits Dies Price: $26.95$20.21
Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95 $5.96	Regals Core'dinations Price: $23.95 $17.96	Silver Glimmer Paper Price: $4.95 $3.71	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Price: $2.50 $1.88
Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder Price: $4.75 $3.56	Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies Price: $26.95 $20.21

To order any Stampin' Up! supplies, send me an email.  If you prefer, click the Stampin' Up logo on the right side of the page to order online. Orders placed online are delivered directly to you.

The new Occasions catalog goes live on January 3.  If you do not currently have a demonstrator and would like to receive a copy of the catalog, drop me a line and I'll get one out to you.

Please remember, if there is anything I can do for you, shoot me an email and let me know - or, leave a comment here on my blog.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin' 
Melanie