Cheers

Greetings stampers! 

Today is the day!  The new catalog is finally here! I, for one, shout a big Hooray! to that!!!

I have a card for you today that uses several of the new products + a retired product.  But, before I get to that, I have a couple of big announcements from Stampin' Up! you won't want to miss!



First up, for the month of June, hosts can get $35 USD in Extra Stampin’ Rewards when they host a stamping event with $350 USD or more in sales. That’s more money to use for products in the new annual catalog, and you know there are PLENTY of new products we alll want to bring home. Remember, Stampin’ Rewards can be used on a Starter Kit, so this is a great time to start your business for less!

Free Stamps for new Coast to Coast Stampers!




That’s right! Every new recruit who joins my Coast to Coast Stampers this month will get two FREE stamp sets in their Starter Kit. That’s an added value of up to $104 USD!!!  Plus, anyone hosting an event with you in June can also get Extra Stampin’ Rewards, which can be used towards your Starter Kit. Have the stars aligned or what? 

The details:

• Promotion Period: June 1–30, 2016
• New recruits who join during the promotion period may choose two stamp sets from the new annual catalog to be included in the Starter Kit for free.
• Bundles and kits cannot be selected as free stamp sets for this promotion.
• Promotion Deadlines: New recruits must be submitted online or by fax by the times below in order to receive free stamps.

I truly can't remember a better time to sign up!  So, if becoming a demo is something you've been thinking about, don't miss this great opportunity!  I would love to have you join my team, Coast to Coast Stampers!  If you have any questions about becoming a demo - whether hobby or to start a business, just let me know!  Even if you decide being a demo isn't for you, there is no obligation to purchase anything more.  So what do you have to lose?

And now my card!   

I used the new Pineapple stamp (141746 ) stamped in Emerald Envy (#141396) and Delightful Dijon (#138327).  I snipped the pineapple and adhered it to a piece of DSP from the Affectionately Yours DSP (#141632).  "Cheers" is from the retiring Greetings Thinlits.  The card front is attached to a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (#120953).

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Need a catalog?  If you need a catalog and don't have a current demonstrator, just let me know.  I'll get one right out to you!

Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

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

Congratulations, Graduate!

Hi everyone!

A big thank you to those that came to my Open House on Saturday.  It was so nice to see you and spend some time with you!  I'm going to miss all of you when we move (in 3 weeks!!!), but we'll find ways to keep in touch.  This week I plan to set up the Facebook page I mentioned, so keep an eye out for that!

I promised DH that I would start packing my "office" as soon as my Open House was over.  So, I kept word.  (sniff, sniff)  Thankfully, I kept out a "few" things so I can keep stamping...don't tell him!!!

But I digress.  Let me get back to the real reason for today's post.  Earlier this month, both of my boy's earned degrees from the post-secondary program of choice.  DH and I are so proud of them.  So of course, to honor the momentous occasion(s), I made them each a card.

The background of each card is stamped from the retiring Dotty Angles set (#133658) in Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate.

Supply List:

Dotty Angles Photopolymer Stamp Set
$11.25

B.Y.O.P. Photopolymer Stamp Set
$25.00

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Bundle
$37.25

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

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Red Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Gold Glimmer Paper
$2.45

Silver Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Gold Foil Sheets
$4.00

Silver Foil Sheets
$4.00

Red Foil Sheets
$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

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Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

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

Sneak Peek - Friendship

Hi everyone!

I'm so excited!  My new catalog open house is on Saturday and I can't wait for you to see first hand what is inside!  I love it, and I know you will too!

But first, it's time for a card from my very talented sister!  She has a great sneak peek card for you today.  The stamp set, the DSP, the cardstock, the ink colors, washi tape, and the ribbon are all from the new catalog!

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Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

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

Not So Manly Occasions

Hello stampers!

Woohoo!  The sun came out here on Wednesday!  What a difference a little sunshine makes in my day!  Not only that, but I had lunch with a good friend that I haven't seen in several months.  A good day!

Yesterday I shared with you a couple of cards made with this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, "Many Manly Occasions".  If you missed that post, here are those cards:

But, what else could I do with that set?  After work on Wednesday, I sat down and made two more cards using those same base cards.

They're not so manly now, are they?  One of the features of the Paper Pumpkin kits I like the best is the versatility of the kit's contents.  I think these cards really show that versatility!  Simply changing up the background paper totally changes the cards.  What do you think?  Do you like them?

Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer.

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!  

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well!

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

Don't forget about my Open House on Saturday, May 21!  I'm looking forward to seeing you then!

Happy Stampin'
Melanie

Many Manly Occasions

Hello stampers!

As I write this post, it has FINALLY stopped raining here!  What a gloomy and chilly stretch of days we've had here!  Not spring-like at all!!!

**My open house is this Saturday from 1-4.  Stop by for your copy of the new catalog, see some of the new products, see some samples, and make a card!  Everyone that stops by leaves with some goodies and a chance to win free product!

Monday brightened significantly when I ran out to get the mail and found my Paper Pumpkin had arrived!  Woohoo!!!  This month's kit has a great stamp set appropriate for all the men in your life..and I know we all need "men stamps".  Mostly following the kit directions, here are a couple of cards I made up.  It doesn't really show up in the photo, but for the "Father's Day" card, I sponged some Crumb Cake ink over the cut out design.

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

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

Cherry on Top Birthday

Hi there,

It sure was a cold weekend around here!  Not really cold, but surely not typical mid May weather!  We even turned our furnace back on!  Spring can come back any time now!

For today's card I combined some of my favorite retiring products for a quick and easy birthday card.

Supply List:

Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set
$6.60

Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack
$8.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

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

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$4.20

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.25

Banner Triple Punch
$23.00

Watermelon Wonder 1" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$8.00

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

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

Bravo

Hi Stampers!

We made it...time for another weekend!  Phew!

Today's card from my very talented sister not only features one of my favorite sets that is retiring on June 1, but also a very cool background!  Thankfully she included an additional picture to show how the background was created!

First, here is the card:

And now, here is the picture showing how she created the background:

Pretty cool, huh?

Supply List:

Bravo Photopolymer Stamp Set
$24.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

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

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

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

Sneak Peek - Swirly Bird Birthday

Hi everyone,

Well, it didn't take long!  I've found one of my favorite bundles from the new catalog!  The stamp set is Swirly Bird and the thinlits are Swirly Scribbles.  I know you'll want to add this bundle to your wish list!  My card also features two of the new In Colors - Flirty Flamingo and Peek-a-boo Peach.  So fun and fresh!  The greeting for my card is from All About Everything, from the April Paper Pumpkin kit.

My Open House is May 21.  I hope you'll be able to stop by.  I will have new catalogs, give-aways, a free gift for every attendee, and ordering specials!  Plus you will have the opportunity to make a card using the new products!  Hope to see you there!  This will be my last event in Missouri.  Future events will be from my new home in Elizabeth PA!

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

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

Dahlia in Watermelon Wonder

Hello stampers!

Happy Mother's Day!  My weekend was wonderful!  I was spoiled by DH and my wonderful sons all weekend long!  In addition, I was able to find a little time for crafting as well!  Woohoo!  My kind of weekend!

I love the dahlia in the Definitely Dahlia set.  I stamped it on a piece of  Whisper White cardstock in Watermelon Wonder and snipped it out.  I added Wink of Stella in clear to the petals.  The leaves are from the Remarkable You set.  They are stamped in Mossy Meadow on Mossy Meadow carstock and snipped as well.  The flower and leaves are adhered to a piece of Everyday Chic DSP with Dimensionals.  A piece of Watermelon Wonder cardstock is adhered to a Thick Whisper White cardstock base.

Supply List:

Definitely Dahlia Clear-Mount Background Stamp
$12.75

Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$33.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$10.50

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50

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

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Paper Snips
$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

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