Happy Birthday - to Me!

Greetings stampers!

Thankfully the end of the week is here.  I'm not wishing time away, but this has been a very bad work week.  So, I, for one, am very happy to see it end!

Last week was my birthday.  And I got a really awesome card from my very talented sister!  So, I'm sharing that card with you today.  It's one of the pin wheel cards that are so popular right now.

The first shot has shows it all bundled up with a belly band, and the second shot is without the belly band.

Finally, the last picture is the card opened up:

So cute, right?
Supply list: 

Big News Clear Mount Stamp Set #134018
DSP of your choice (the DSP in this card is retired)
Coordinating Cardstock and Inks


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Calendar:  New Dates!!!

July 11, 2015 1:00 PM  Class - 4 cards $12.00  RSVP July 3 

August 8, 2015 1:00 PM Class - Tin of Cards $32.00 - 
16 cards with envelopes, decorative tin and dividers, use my stamps to make the cards.  Keep it for yourself or give it as a very special gift!  RSVP July 31



September 12, 2015 1:00 PM Class - 4 cards $12.00  - Cards will be products from the Holiday Catalog!  Get your own copy of the catalog! RSVP September 1
          

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When you join in June, in addition to picking your product kit for $99.00 (includes $125.00 in product of your choice), but you also get to choose any two additional stamp sets - for FREE!!! 

I welcome not only demos looking to start a business, but hobby demos (those in it for the discount) as well!  Contact me today with any questions about becoming a demonstrator!

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

You're Awesome for FMS164

Hi all!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Ours was very nice!  I love the holiday and spending time with family!

Before I get to today's card, remember, the Online Extravaganza ends on December 2 and the Dec 1 Doorbusters are available Monday only!  Don't miss out, there are some great deals to be had! (Blendabilities are on sale!!!)  I've added a box on the right with the current hostess code.  If you place an online order for less than $150.00, please add this code to your order.

Today's card is for the current Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  This week is a sketch challenge

My card uses the  Big News set and is framed by the Lullaby DSP.  And here is my card:

You can check out the other cards made using this great sketch here.

Supply List:

Big News Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$43.95

Big News Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$31.95

Lullaby Designer Series Paper
$10.95

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.50

Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker's Twine
$3.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$5.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment
$11.95

Fuse Fast Adhesive
$3.75

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Don't miss out on the Online Extravaganza!  Products are available at up to 50% off!  Click here for the list of available products.



Ending soon!!!!  Have you been thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  Whether you are interested in becoming a hobby demo or building a business,  November 24 - Dec 2 is a great time to sign up!

"Why is next week a great time to sign up to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?", you ask?  Well, let me tell you:

1.  The demonstrator kit is 25% off!  That makes it only $74.25 for $125.00 in product!  Plus free shipping!  By itself, this is a great deal, but there's more!
2.  On orders placed during December, 2014, you will earn an extra 5% in commission!
3.  There  is no obligation to remain a demonstrator after your first 3 months.  So, if you sign up and for some reason decide it's not for you, there is no obligation to continue

Interested? Send me an email and we'll set up a time to discuss.  But remember, this offer  is only good from November 24 - Dec 2.  So don't delay!!

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Big News in Blackberry Bliss!

Welcome to Monday!  Did you have a nice weekend?  Mine was great!  I got to swim both days - right before storms moved in to cool things off.  DH and I went for a bike ride Sunday morning before it got too hot.  Plus, I managed to find a little time for some crafting.

Today's card is a quick and easy thank you.

Supply List:

Big News Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$31.95

Park Lane Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Zig Zag Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

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

$8.50

Decorative Label Punch

$16.95

Modern Label Punch

$16.95

Gold Sequin Trim

$4.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Join Now!

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 or the June My Paper Pumpkin Patriotic Pinwheel kit!

Note: To be eligible for the drawings, you must sign up for the either the monthly kit or purchase and activate a 3 month prepaid subscription by June 30.

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!

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)
• 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.

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin',

Melanie

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