With Sympathy

Hello stampers!

I hope you had a nice weekend!  Saturday was gorgeous here, Sunday was rainy and cooler weather has moved in.

Since it wasn't really "outdoors" weather here on Sunday, I spent some time making a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches Challenge, FMS182.  This week's sketch is from Rita:



And here is my card:

Click the sketch image above to check out what others have created.

Supply List:

Bloom With Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack
$6.95

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
$7.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder
$4.95

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Stampin' Dimensionals
$3.95

Fuse Fast Adhesive
$9.95

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Butterfly Thinlits update!!!  Have you been waiting - and waiting - and waiting to order the Butterfly Thinlits?  They are back in stock!  And you will rewarded for your patience.  See below for the rewards available:

There will be two levels of rewards:

1. Get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount--just $21.20!
2. Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at the already-discounted price and choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last)!

• Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (item 138633)
• Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634)
• Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 138635)

Retiring Products:

Mark your calendars!  Stampin' Up! will release this year's retiring products list on April 21!  If you would like a copy of the list on April 21, please send me your email address and I will send it to you first thing Tuesday morning.  If you need refills on cardstock or inks on the 2013-2015 In Colors, order them NOW - once they sell out after April 21, they may be gone for good. 

Upcoming events:

New Catalog Open House - May 15/16 - May 15 4:30-6:30 PM, May 16 1:00-3:00 PM, pick up a new catalog, check out the new products and make a card.  Register to win a prize  Get a gift. Free event.  Please let me know if you plan to stop by!

Workshop - June 6 - 1:00 PM

MDS is being phased out:  Stampin' Up! will no longer offer MDS or it's professional print products.  Downloads, support, and print services will be available only until May 31, 2015.  If you have purchased MDS downloads, please download them now as they will not be available after May 31.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Back ordered items:  Have you heard about the west coast dock workers labor issues?  Even though an agreement has been reached, the back log of shipments to be delivered is considerable.  This issue has impacted Stampin' Up! as well.  For the time being, products that are out of stock and are shipped from over seas are not orderable.  

Currently, the following items are NOT ORDERABLE:

137363: Hello You Thinlits Dies
139324: Crazy about You Bundle (Wood)
139325: Crazy about You Bundle (Clear)
138873: Crazy about You Bundle (Photopolymer)
137898: Calypso Coral Pompom Trim
129381: Ovals Collection Framelits
127526: Elegant Butterfly Punch
126189: Paper-Piercing Tool
120279: Clear-Block Storage Caddy
137909: Artisan Embellishment Kit
119859: Extra-Large Oval Punch
127811: 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch
130148: Grid Paper
137951: So You Project Kit

Currently, the following items have LOW INVENTORY and will move to the "Not Orderable" list (above) once our current inventory is depleted:

122332: Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon
120907: Decorative Label Punch
119854: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch

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

A Touch of Spring for The Paper Players

Hello stampers!

Another weekend in the books!  I hope you had a good weekend.  We had our largest snowfall of the season Saturday and Saturday, but by Sunday, the sun came out and the temperatures rose and it all started to melt.  We have more melting to go, but after temps in the 50's on Tuesday, that should take care of if (for now)!

Blendabilities and back order news from Stampin' Up!:

Blendabilities:  We are experiencing a quality issue with our Blendabilities product line. Except for the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Refill (item #133456), all item numbers have been turned off; this includes Blendabilities Sale-A-Bration item numbers.

At this time, backorders for Blendabilities will not be fulfilled.

We thank you for your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.

Back ordered items:  Have you heard about the west coast dock workers labor issues?  Even though an agreement has been reached, the back log of shipments to be delivered is considerable.  This issue has impacted Stampin' Up! as well.  For the time being, products that are out of stock and are shipped from over seas are not orderable.  

Currently the following items are NOT ORDERABLE:

130995: Cherry Cobbler Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers
130998: Daffodil Delight Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers
130999: Old Olive Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers
130997: Pumpkin Pie Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers
137951: So You Simply Created Kit
137950: The Perpetual Birthday Calendar Project Kit
131262: Regals Stampin' Write Markers
126199: Stampin' Pierce Mat
126189: Paper Piercing Tool

Currently, the following items have LOW INVENTORY and will move to the "Not Orderable" list (above) once our current inventory is depleted:

137866: Sahara Sand 7/8" Lace Trim
131003: Rich Razzleberry Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers

I will keep you posted on both issues as I know more.

Anyhow, I had to post a card with a spring feel to offset our very winter-like weekend!  I've had this card ready to go for a while, and when I saw Laurie's theme challenge for The Paper Players this week, I knew it was time to share it.


And here is my card:

Supply List:

Non Stampin' Up!  - Clear Glitter Wink of Stella pen

Bloom With Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper
$12.95

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

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

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$5.95

Many Marvelous Markers
$109.95

Labels Collection Framelits Die
$26.95

Fuse Fast Adhesive
$9.95

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Workshop news:  The next workshop will be March 21 at 1:00.  Delaware friends, your workshop will be the same day.  Let me know if you can make it by March 12 to allow time to prepare your workshop kit.  I hope you'll be able to join us!!!  Missouri customers, your workshop fee is $8.00 with a $30.00 order or $22.00 with no order.  Delaware customers, your workshop is a double workshop, so your fee is $15.00 with a $30.00 order or $40.00 with no order.

New Sale-a-bration products!  From March 1 - March 31, 2015, Stampin' Up! is introducing 4 new Sale-a-bration products! 

 
Click the tab at the top of the page, right above the date to see all the products and larger images.

      

Paper Pumpkin on Sale!  During Sale-a-bration, the three month prepaid subscription to Paper Pumpkin is available for $54.85 (save $5.00)!  Remember, if you subscribe (and activate your subscription) by the 10th of the month, you will receive that month's kit!



Just add #137859 to your order.  Plus, you will qualify for a free Sale-a-bration item!  

And, if you order from me, you will also receive a package of Baker's Twine in your choice of colors.   After you place your order, send me an email with your color choice of color for your free Baker's Twine from page 206 of the annual catalog.  The Baker's Twine will ship to you from me and will not be part of your order.

The current Weekly Deals expire on March 2, 2015.  Click the image above to go to my online store to order. 

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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, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Blooming!

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  It was really hot here, so I spent quite a bit of time floating around in the pool.  Other than that, I was working on preparations for this month's workshops.  So, it was a good one for me!

Remember those 52 swaps I sent off several days ago? My return swaps are shipping back to me tomorrow!  I hope to start sharing them with you later this week!

Today's card starts with a base of Tangelo Twist.  A piece of Hello Honey tops the base.  The Hello Honey has been sponged with Tangelo Twist using the Dots and Strips Decorative Masks.  The image is from the Bloom with Hope hostess set stamped on Whisper White cardstock and colored with the Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, and Mossy Meadow Stampin' Write Markers.  The image panel is attached to a like size piece of Tangelo Twist and a piece of Tangelo Twist 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.

Supply List:

Bloom With Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.00

Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks

$2.95

Tangelo Twist 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

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

$8.50

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

$14.95

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$7.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Buy3 DSP, Get One Free

Item #	Description	Price
133698	Flowerpot Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133699	Flashback Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133693	Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133692	Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133694	Park Lane Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133696	Maritime Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133695	Lullaby Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133700	Back to Black Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA

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

Workshop News:  My next workshop is scheduled for July 26 at 1:00 PM.  The theme for this month's workshop is one sheet wonder.....we will make 12 cards from one sheet of DSP.  The cost for this workshop is $25.00 or $5.00 with a $30.00 order.  

***Good news for my blog readers/customers in Delaware!  My very talented sister has graciously agreed to host this same workshop in Delaware so you can attend! Sign up and I will ship your workshop materials to her!****

Contact me to reserve your spot by July 15!

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 today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

Gorgeous Grunge is Bloomin' with Hope!

Phew!  It's not raining and it's Friday!  What a promising start to the weekend.  And it's Father's Day on Sunday to boot!  Do you have big plans for the weekend?  I know one thing for sure.....I have a pile of new stamps and accessories just waiting for me to get back in my craft room and spend a little time with them!

So, as is tradition here now, today's card is from my very talented sister.  She received her first order from the new catalog earlier this week and is ready to share her first card!  Hope you enjoy!

Supply List:

Bloom With Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.00

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$7.95

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

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

$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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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!

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.

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Have a great weekend and Happy Stampin',

Melanie