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Hi everyone!

I had such fun with the last sketch challenge card I made that I have another for you today!  Today's card is for the Paper Players Challenge #206.  You can check them out here.

And here is the sketch for today's card:


I knew I wanted to participate in this challenge, but it took me a while before my idea for the card all came together.  But I'm pretty happy with the results.  What do you think?

Supply List:

By The Tide Clear Stamp Set

$19.95

Just Sayin' Clear Stamp Set

$18.95

Ovals Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

Banners Framelits Die

$26.95

Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

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

$6.95

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$7.95

Paper Snips Scissors

$9.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Holiday Catalog - The holiday catalog is coming soon!  If you don't have a demo and would like to receive a copy of the catalog, please send me an email with your name and address.  Current customers, you catalogs have been ordered and should be delivered around the third week in August.

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.

New Subscribers Only!!!!

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up--get 50% off your first two months. 

Offer Dates: July 16, 2014--September 10, 2014

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

Melanie

You're the Best!

I'm writing Tuesday's blog post a little early because TODAY IS THE DAY!!! The new 2014-2015 Idea Book and Catalog is released to demonstrators all across the country in Premiere Events held at movie theaters in select cities.  I'm really looking forward to getting a look at the new products that will be introduced!

But first, I have a card for you.  I was experimenting, just for fun, and I'm really happy with the way this card turned out!

Supply List:

Just Sayin'

$18.95

Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies

$26.95

Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock

$6.95

Old Olive 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Click here to go to the current listing of retiring products still available.

Weekly Deals:  The currently 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

Farewell to Sale-a-bration, Day 4

We've made it to the end of another week, and you know what that means!  Another card from my very talented sister!  And she even got into the spirit of "Farewell to Sale-a-bration" with her card for today.  I love it!  LOL!  And here it is:  So stinkin' cute, right?

Supply List:
See Ya Later:  wood #133533, clear #133536
Just Sayin' Bundle:  wood #134819, clear #134820
Gorgeous Grunge:  wood #130514, clear #130517
Owl Builder Punch #118074
Cardstock:
  Very Vanilla #101650
  Baked Brown Sugar #131296
  Tangerine Tango #111349
  Old Olive #100702
Classic Stampin' Pad:
  Crumb Cake #126975
  Old Olive #126953

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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
 

Just Sayin' Card in a Box

Greetings friends!  Welcome to another week!  Did you have a good weekend?  Mine was really good!  The weather is improving (Sunday was gorgeous) and we were able to spend some time outside.  Time outside is always good in my book!  

Today I have my version (first attempt) at the card in a box that is so popular right now.  I'd put off making one because they look so complicated, but it wasn't bad at all!  Thanks to Nancy Amato for her measurements for this card.  Hope you enjoy!

Supply List:
Just Sayin' Bundle:  wood #133200, clear #133203
Bring on the Cake:  wood #128490, clear #121958
Kaleidoscope DSP #132995
Window Sheets #114323
Glue Dots #103683
Cardstock:
  Whisper White #100730
  Strawberry Slush #131295
  Bermuda Bay #131187
Classic Stampin Pad:
 Strawberry Slush #131178
 Bermuda Bay #131171
 Crushed Curry #131173
 Smoky Slate #131179

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Workshop Announcement!  My next workshop will be March 22 at 1:00.  We will make 3 cards and a surprise project for $20.00.  New feature:  if you place a $30.00 order at the workshop, your workshop fee will be reduced to $5.00.  RSVP by March 10 so I have time to order supplies and prepare kits.  This will be our last workshop during Sale-a-bration!

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 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

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

The current weekly specials are:  

2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack Price: $21.95 $16.46	Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Price: $8.95 $6.71	Betsy's Blooms Stampin' Around Standard Wheel Price: $6.50 $4.88	Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Price: $8.95$6.71
Everything Easter Ensemble - Digital Download Price: $14.95 $8.97	Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels Price: $4.95 $3.71	Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon                                      Price: $8.95 $6.71	Strawberry Slush 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Price: $8.95$6.71

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin'
Melanie

You're How Old?

Wow, the sun came out today and the temperatures rose above freezing!  What a great day!  My oldest nephew's birthday was earlier this week and this is the card I made for him.  

I was so hesitant to get the Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die, and now I have no idea why.  There are so many things to do with it!

Supply List:
Just Sayin' Bundle:  wood #134819, clear #134820
Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die #132965
Kaleidoscope DSP #132995
Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay #131197
Classic Stampin' Pad:
  Basic Black #126980
  Bermuda Bay #131171
Assorted Candy Dots

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The current weekly deals from Stampin' Up! are:

Artisan Label Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96	Floral Frames Framelits Dies Price: $26.95 $20.21	Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95 $5.96
Let It Snow Kit - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97	Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46	Tasteful Trim Bigz Die Price: $42.95 $32.21	Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Price: $4.95 $3.71

Also, Stampin' Up has announced the current free marker offer for My Paper Pumpkin subscribers has been extended until March 31.  This is a great offer, in addition to receiving a cool monthly project that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete!

Click here to sign up.  Please designate me, Melanie Coverston as your demo.

Sale-a-bration

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

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Happy Stampin'

Melanie