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

You Are

Hello stampers!

I worked from home on Thursday because I had a dentist appointment and his office is close to home. I was gone less than one hour.  While I was gone, two things happened.
  1.  The price of gas went up $.35 / gallon
  2.  Mr, Brown stopped at my house

I wasn't very happy about the first item.  I planned to fill up on my way home!  But, when I got home and saw that box, I was giddy with excitement!

That box had my preorder from Stampin' Up!  Here's a sneak peek at what was in the box.

Woo hoo!  It's supposed to rain here Saturday night and Sunday - I hope it does!!!  I want to play!  I can get back to packing next week.  This week, there are new toys that must be checked out!

Before I get to any of that, I have a card for you from my very talented sister.  I love the circles on this card!  The stamp set is All About Everything, from the April Paper Pumpkin kit.

Supply List:

English Garden DSP - vintage

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Melon Mambo 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$9.00

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

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

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

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

3/4" Circle Punch
$13.00

1" Circle Punch
$13.60

1-1/4" Circle Punch
$15.75

1-3/8" Circle Punch
$16.00

1-1/2" Circle Punch
$16.15

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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

Know What

Hello stampers!

As crazy as this week started out, it's turned around nicely!  On Wednesday, I went to a class for work all day.  By the end of the day, I had built my own responsive web app!  How fun!  I feel so accomplished - even though it's a very basic, elementary app.  Now, to make that cool stuff work to enhance my blog ...

On Thursday it didn't rain and I had another good day at work.  I hope Friday brings another good day!

Time for another card from my very talented sister!  This card uses the bonus stamp set form the April Paper Pumpkin kit, All About Everything.  It's a fun set - I hope you got one!

Supply List:

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Whisper White 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$9.00

Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper
$11.00

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

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Glue Dots
$5.60

Mint Macaron 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. 

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

My Everything and Retiring Products List

Hi everyone!

I hope your week is off to a good start.  Monday was another summer like day around here.  I am loving this weather!!!



Click the above image to see the current list of retiring products and which are still available.

If you tried to place an order Monday, I apologize for there issues you may have encountered.  Stampin' Up's ordering site was overwhelmed with the amount of orders they received.  I hope your must-haves are still available today.

I also have a quick card for you.  This card uses the Celebrate Everything stamp set that was included free for April Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  It's a really cute full size set.

Note:  Be sure to stop by on  Thursday.  I am participating in a Blog Hop with a Facebook group I joined.  Everyone that leaves a comment on a blog will be entered to win a prize package with goodies from each hopper.  I would love to see one of my readers win!!!

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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. 

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

It's My Birthday!

Dear Stamper,

I've hijacked Melanie's blog today.  I'm turning three this month!!!




I want you to celebrate this big occasion with me!



Won't you join in the celebration?

Since we couldn’t send everyone a piece of cake for our birthday, we decided to decorate our boxes instead. Subscribe by March 10 th to get yours.

3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85 $55   
Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40 
Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin' Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items! 

If you need any assistance to order, shoot a note to Melanie.  She'll be happy to give you a hand!

Happy Stampin!
-Paper Pumpkin

Hello Sunshine!

Hi everyone!

Did you see the exciting announcement from Paper Pumpkin today?  Paper Pumpkin is turning 3 in March!!!  And to celebrate, all subscribers will receive a very special limited edition box in March!!!



So, why should you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin?

Let's look at the reasons:

1. Get a surprise in the mail every month!
2.  Paper Pumpkin is on sale!  (Buy a three month prepaid subscription for $55.00 - item #137859) (expires March 31, 2016)
3.  Get a free Sale-a-bration item with your 3 month prepaid subscription (expires March 31, 2016)
4.  Get the special limited edition box when you subscribe by March 10, 2016.
5.  It's fun!

Here's a look at the February kit.  It makes up 9 cards with decorated envelopes.  I made up 3 cards using the directions in the kit.

Super cute, right?  And I love the stamps in this month's kit!

The video showcasing the kit:



If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, or anything else Stampin' Up! related, shoot me an email!

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What could possibly make Sale-A-Bration even better? Getting Paper Pumpkin involved of course! It just might be the easiest way for your customers to earn FREE* Sale-A-Bration items. 

3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85 $55
Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40
Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin' Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items! 

March 5, 2016 - 1:00 PM - Sale-a-bration wrap up!  Projects featuring products from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.  $12.00 for 4 projects.  RSVP by 2/24/16.

April 2, 2016 - 1:00 PM - Birthday Bash!  Projects celebrating birthdays!  $12.00 for 4 projects.  RSVP by 3/22/16.

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

Sale-a-bration, Paper Pumpkin, and a Give Away!

Hello stampers!

Happy New Year!

The most exciting time of the Stampin' Up! year starts on Tuesday with the beginning of the sales and earnings period for the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs!  In case you are not familiar, from January 5, 2016-March 31, 2016, you will earn your choice of free products from the Sale-a-bration catalog with every $50.00 purchased (before tax and shipping).  Hooray!  Who doesn't love free product?!?

What could make Sale-a-bration even better?  Check this out from Stampin' Up!:

What could possibly make Sale-A-Bration even better? 

Getting Paper Pumpkin involved of course! It just might be the easiest way for your customers to earn FREE* Sale-A-Bration items. 

3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85 $55 
Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40
Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin' Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items! 

This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).

How cool!!!  Did you see the December 2015 kit?  It was SO popular, that the extra refill kits sold out the SAME DAY they were made available to current subscribers.  So many folks were disappointed to miss out.

Here are some photos of the December kit, plus an alternate project I created using the a copy of the calendar from the December kit and some sneak peek items from the new Occasions Catalog.

I made a copy of the little calendars and created this alternate project for my nephew's upcoming birthday.

The inside of this card uses the Balloon Builders stamp set and the Balloon Bouquet Punch, new products from the Occasions Catalog, and Happy Happenings from the annual catalog.

Give away?  I did mention a give away in the title to this blog post.  So, here are the details: I have an extra full kit of the December Paper Pumpkin kit.  The very same kit that sold out it's refills in less than one day.  And I'm giving it away!  To enter, subscribe to Paper Pumpkin between Jan 5 - 20.  Any subscription (other than the 1 month prepaid ) will be entered in the drawing.  You must select me as your demonstrator to be entered..  Stampin' Up! notifies me when you purchase a Paper Pumpkin subscription and select me as your demonstrator, so I will enter you based on those emails from Stampin' Up.    And, to sweeten the pot just a little more, if I get more than 10 new subscriptions in that time frame, I also have an extra kit from November, 2015 that I will also give away.
Same rules apply.  This was also a very popular kit.  As a reminder, this is what was included in that kit:

So, if you haven't previously tried Paper Pumpkin, this is a great time to give it a try!  With a 3 month or 12 month prepaid subscription, you will earn Sale-a-bration product + be entered in my give-away!
Not to mention, you will start receiving the terrific Paper Pumpkin kits!

If you have other questions about Paper Pumpkin, click the tab at the top of the page.

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January 9, 2016 - 1:00 PM - Card class featuring products from the new Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs.  $12.00 for 4 projects.  Please bring adhesive!  Reservations closed.

February 6, 2016 - 1:00 PM - Card class featuring Easter and spring projects.  Please bring adhesive.  $12.00 for 4 projects.  RSVP by January 27, 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

Mistletoe and Holly

Greetings all!

It's still raining here in Missouri....hopefully it will be gone by morning and we can dry out for a couple days.  Thankfully it's been warm; I shudder to think what would have happened if it had been cold.

Anyhow, after I paddled my way home from work today, I found a great surprise in the mailbox...this month's Paper Pumpkin!  The kit is called Mistletoe and Holly and contains supplies for 10 cards and envelopes.  Here are the cards made following the instructions in the kit.

And check out the adorable envelopes that are included!

Another winner this month!  I can see this kit becoming one of my new favorites!

For information on subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, please click the Paper Pumpkin tab at the top of the page above the date.  If you are not currently a subscriber, I hope you'll consider giving it a try!

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November 21, 2015 1:00 PM Christmas card buffet - 16 cards with envelopes for $25.00 - choose from 6 designs RSVP by November 9. - Reservations closed!

Note: Location for this event:  Calvary Church, Mid Rivers Mall Dr (near SCCC).  Door prizes to be awarded.

December 12, 2015 1:00 PM Tags, bags, boxes - a variety of gift tags and packaging $20.00  RSVP by November 30

Please bring adhesive to class!

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