Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us pretty quickly.  And I don't like that so many of the stores are opening on Thanksgiving.  To me, Thanksgiving will always be a day for family, food, and football...and nothing more!  However too many miles will keep me from my sister and brother again this year, so I always try to make a nice card to send.  This year I haven't quite settled on the card yet (I better hurry), but I found another sheet of Sweater Weather DSP that I hadn't tried yet.  This is the card I came up with using that previously un-tried pattern!

Supply List:
Best of Autumn Clear Mount Stamp Set #134390
Tags 4 You Bundle - wood #133293, clear #133294
Circle Collection Framelits #130911
5/8" Crochet Trim #114319
Sweater Weather DSP #132184
Cardstock:
  Whisper White #100730
  Soft Sky #131203
Classic Stampin' Pad:
 Chocolate Chip #102128
 Sahara Sand #121043
 Tangerine Tango #111349

**I am hosting a Tags, Bags, and Boxes workshop in my home this Saturday beginning at 1:00 PM.  The cost to attend is $30.00 and I have space for 3 more attendees.  Let me know if you are interested in attending by Friday evening, 5:00 CST so I have time to prepare materials. ***

Now for the weekly news from Stampin' Up!.

The current Weekly Deals were announced Tuesday morning.  There are some really good deals available!  Click here to check them out!

The Holiday Tag It Bundles are only available until Nov.19.  There are a really good value.  Click here to see the offers and their contents.

The Festive Flurry Ornament Kit was introduced today:

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit

Available starting 11/12/2013 - while supplies last
Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you!
The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including

• 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
• Printed cardstock - die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
• Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

• Product name:	Item #:	Price:
  Festive Flurry Ornament Kit	135813	$14.95

Watch the video to see how these ornaments are made!

To order any of the products featured in today's post, please click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to go to my online store.  You place the order at your convenience from the comfort of your home and it ships directly to you.  I only get involved if you want.

I would love to hear from you!  Please leave me a comment or send me an email with any comments or questions.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin!
Melanie

Leaves are falling

This is a scene that we saw everywhere we went over the weekend.  The leaves are almost all off the trees and folks were busy raking, blowing, and mowing.  Tonight we're supposed to have our first snow flurries of the season.  Bbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I'm not looking forward to cold and snow!

Supply List:

Best of Autumn Clear Mount Stamp Set #134390
Truly Grateful:  wood #131730, clear #131733
Sweater Weather DSP #132184
Cardstock:
  Whisper White #100730
  Chocolate Chip #102128
Deco Labels Collection Framelits #130102
Apothecary Accents Framelits #127003
Woodgrain Textured Embossing Folder #127821
Classic Stampin Pad:
 Chocolate Chip #126979
 Sahara Sand #126976
Candy Dots - Regals #130934

The new Weekly Deals are out!  Check to see what's available this week by clicking here.

**I am hosting a Tags, Bags, and Boxes workshop in my home this Saturday beginning at 1:00 PM.  The cost to attend is $30.00 and I have space for 3 more attendees.  Let me know if you are interested in attending by Friday evening, 5:00 CST so I have time to prepare materials. ***

For every $40.00 in product purchased, you will receive a virtual token.  Once you have accumulated 10 virtual tokens, you earn $30.00 in free product!  Any product from the online store or Clearance Rack that is available is eligible.

 

So, if you place an order for $40.00 in product, you will earn 1 virtual token. If you order $80.00 in product, you will earn 2 virtual tokens, etc.

 

The virtual tokens and $30.00 in free product are in addition to my new customer special (3% rebate on your second order placed with me) and any rewards you may earn from Stampin' Up!  Just click the Stampin' Up logo! on the right to place your order and start earning rewards today! 

 

I would love to hear from you -- leave a comment at the end of this post or send me an email.   (If you are reading this post via email, click the title at the top of the post to go to my blog.  The buttons are accessible there.)


Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Melanie

Give Thanks

I love being able to find multiple uses for stamps, other than for what they were originally intended.  This is especially true with the holiday stamp sets, but is also true when a non-holiday stamp is used in a holiday card.  Today's card uses a stamp from the Mixed Bunch stamp set in a Thanksgiving card.  Have a look!

Supply List:
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set - wood # 128442, clear # 125527
Best of Autumn Clear Mount stamp set #134390
Blossom Punch #125603
Sweater Weather DSP #132184
Cardstock - Whisper White #100730
Classic Stampin' Pad:
 -Always Artichoke #126972
 -Crushed Curry #131173
 -Elegant Eggplant #126969
Candy Dots - Regals #130932

The current Weekly Specials from Stampin' Up:
 

	Secret Garden Framelits Dies Item #129372  Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Stampin' Pierce Mat Item # 126199 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.12 CAN
	7/8" Scallop Circle Punch Item # 129404 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Ovals Collection Framelits Dies Item #129381 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Paper Snips Item # 103579 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$14.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$11.21 CAN
	Baker's Twine Island Indigo Item # 125575 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Blossom Petals XL Punch Item # 121808 Regular Price: $6.79 US/$9.19 CAN Discounted Price: $5.09 US/$6.89 CAN
	Keep This Memory Photobook Template Item # 129879 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.98 US/$10.97 CAN

Also, Stampin' Up introduced a couple of new product bundles that will be available through the end of the year:
 

It’s time to start thinking about how you are going to package those treats and gifts this year, and we have the perfect solution for you. Our two Tag It bundles include the tags, the ribbon, and the boxes to make your own pretty packages.

Item	Description	Price	Includes
135811	Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle	$19.95USD /$23.95 CAD	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)
135812	Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle	$18.95 USD /$24.95 CAD	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

To order any of the products shown today, or any Stampin' Up! products, click here, or click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know! 
 
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Melanie

Keeping it Simple - One Page Card - and new Give Away!

This morning, while glancing through the recent posts on Pinterest, a group of cards really caught my eye.  What I liked about these cards is their striking simplicity and uncluttered look.  These cards are single page cards.  No embellishments, no glue, no pop dots....  I had to make my own!  Here one of the cards I made:

Supply list:

Best of Autumn Clear-mount stamp set #134390
Four You Stamp set - wood #130535, clear #130538
Cardstock - Whisper White #100730
Classic Stampin' Pad - Crushed Curry #131173
Classic Stampin' Pad - Pumpkin Pie #126945
Classic Stampin' Pad - Cajun Craze #16965
Classic Stampin' Pad - Soft Suede #126978
Stampin' Write Marker - Soft Suede #131261
Stamping Sponges #101610

To order the supplies for this card, or any Stampin' Up! supplies, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right.

Tomorrow Stampin' Up! is announcing 25 stamp sets on sale for 25% off!  Be sure to check back tomorrow to get the list of stamp sets included in the sale.  Then plan your list! 

I'm having a give-away to go along with the Stampin' Up! promotion.  For each sale set ordered through my online store, the purchaser's name will be entered into a drawing.  What can I win, you ask?  This very cool prize:

The new Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Bundle!

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Bundle includes 

• Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book 
• Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set

Winner will be announced in this space on October 30, 2013!
 

Hot off the press:  Stampin' Up! has extended the incredible Join for $25 offer through October 22, 2013.
 
This is from the email I received:  "Recruiting Promotion Update We’ve heard of some recent happenings in the crafting industry that may leave some people looking for a new business opportunity, and so we are extending the Join for $25 recruiting promotion for one day. It will now end on October 22, 2013, at 11:50PM MT."

So, if you were thinking about joining, don't let this opportunity pass you by!  Whether you are interested in joining just for the discount, or to make a business of it, this is the time!


For $25, you receive:

$26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax) ...and NO shipping charge!

Business pack which includes

• A box of annual catalogs
• A package of the current seasonal catalog
• Getting Started DVD
• Customer Order Forms
• Customer postcards

First Workshop Perks

• If you place your first workshop order of at least $150 within 30 days of your start date, you can:
• choose any stamp set from the 2013-2014 annual catalog (redeemable with your first demonstrator order in December).*
• receive 30% instant income on your first order and any eligible hostess benefits if you hosts her own event.
• jump into your new role as a demonstrator and start building up you stamping supplies.

*This perk is only available to those who sign up between October 7-22; don't miss out!

Other benefits to becoming a demonstrator: 
• Be first to know about new products and pre-order from new catalogs!
• Reach $300 in sales by March 31, 2014 and renew an additional quarter (through June 30, 2014).  There's NO penalty to drop.
• Be a member of my team...share experiences and ideas! 
• It's up to you!  Purchase the kit just for yourself and/or have fun and share Stampin' Up! with friends while making a little extra money.

Contact me at mcoverston@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions. 

Whether you are interested in becoming a hobby demo or starting your own business, I would love to have you on my team!


Click the Join My Team button on the right to sign up.

Finally, this last update from the Stampin' Up email: 

Competitive Activities Policy Update
Along with the extension, we’re allowing a limited exception to the Competitive Activities Policy for people interested in becoming a demonstrator; anyone who currently is involved in a directly competitive business who signs up between October 21 and November 30, 2013 will not need to resign from their former business prior to signing up with Stampin’ Up! They will have until December 1, 2013 to decide which company they will represent and by that time will need to resign from one or the other.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin'

It's a Halloween Quick Card!

With all the big news from Stampin' Up! today, I wanted to keep today's card quick and super easy.  So, here it is, a ghostly delight!

Card Supplies

Witches' Brew DSP #132185
Card Stock - Whisper White #100730
Best of Autumn Stamp Set #134381
Deco Labels Collection Framelits #130102
Owl Builder Punch #118074
Classic Stampin' Pad - Basic Black #126980
Candy Dots - Neutrals #130934
Spider Web Embossing Folder (Retired)

Stampin' Up is celebrating it's 25th anniversary all year long.  This month they are sharing with us!Now, for the exciting news from Stampin' Up! 

1.  The new "Best of" set for October is now available - Best of Christmas! #134384

2.  Hostesses earn an extra $25.00 in free product during October with your qualifying order of $250.00 or more! 

If you are interested in booking a party, or placing an order on your own, email me for more details!

Note:  All Stampin' Up! benefits are separate from the new and repeat customer bonuses I offer.


3. Join Stampin' Up! as a demo for only $25.00!  This promotion runs from October 7 only through October 21. 


Whether you've been a demo before, or if this is something you've been thinking about, but just weren't sure, now is the time!  Even is you are just interested in signing up as a hobby demo for the discount, don't miss this opportunity!  Email me at mcoverston@gmail.com

Feeling like fall!

It's a cool, damp day around here today....it just feels like fall!  So, with that in mind, I pulled out this card for you.  It's made with one of my very favorite sets, Best of Autumn, and the beautiful Designer Series Paper, Sweater Weather.  What are your favorite stamp sets and DSP?

 Here is the supply list for this card:

• Best of Autumn stamp set #134390 
• Sweater Weather DSP #132184
• Whisper White Cardstock #100730
• Chocolate Chip Cardstock #102128
•  Classic Stampin' Pad - Chocolate Chip #126979
• Classic Stampin' Pad - Pumpkin Pie #126945
• Classic Stampin' Pad - Sahara Sand #126976
•  Labels Collection Framelits #125598 
• 7/16" trim #129287

Have a creative weekend!  If you would like to order the supplies for this card, or any other Stampin' Up! supplies, please click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to go to my online store.  Your purchases count toward future rewards with my Customer Rewards Program.

If you have any questions, or comments, feel free to leave a comment at the end of this post, or use the box on the right to send my an email.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'

Best of Autumn! And new items on the clearance rack

I love, love, love the Best of Fall set and when it arrived last week, I had a card waiting for it!

I really like the detail in the leaf!  The other stamps in the set are just as "fall-like"

 

Here are the supplies for this easy to make, fun fall card:

 

Sweater Weather DSP #132184

 

Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650

 

Best of Autumn stamp set #134390

 

Circles Collection Framelits #130911

 

Classic Stampin' Pad - Chocolate Chip #126979

 

 

 

And, from Stampin' Up!, new items have been added to the Clearance Rack as of today.  There are some great deals available, while supplies last.  Here is a link to the Clearance Rack:  http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=493

As always, thanks for stopping by.  I would love to be your demonstrator, so if you have any questions, or if there is anything I can do for you, shoot me an email.  To shop my online store, 24 X 7, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right

And remember, new customers receive a voucher for a 3% rebate on their second order placed with me.  The rebate is in addition to any benefits earned from Stampin' Up!

Happy Stampin'