Painter's Tape and Magnetic Platform Update

Today's card uses the exciting (and easy) painter's tape technique!  I love the effect it creates.  Have you tried it?  What do you think of this technique?

Here is the card:

And here is the supply list for this card:

Paper:

Whisper White Card Stock
Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock #131296

Stamp Set:
Wetlands  wood - #126695, clear - #126697

Classic Stampin' Pad
Coastal Cabana #131175
Baked Brown Sugar #131174
Chocolate Chip #126979

7/16" Trim #129287

Deco Labels Collection Framelits #130102

Woodgrain Textured Embossing Folder #12721

Also, big news!  The Big Shot Magnetic Platform  (#130658) is back in stock and available for order starting on Thursday, Sept 12!  Click on the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to order the magnetic platform or any Stampin' Up! supplies.

Time is running out to enter my blog candy giveaway.  The drawing will be tomorrow at 5:00 CDT.  Here is the link where you can enter:  http://melaniestampsforfun.blogspot.com/2013/09/happy-labor-day-and-blog-candy.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'

Best of Shelli!

When my Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack came a couple weeks ago, I fell in love with the Crumb Cake dotted paper.  It looks so elegant to me.  I set a piece on my work table and every couple days I would try to decide which stamp to pair with that paper.  Last night it came to me...the medallion from the Best of Shelli! set.  So, here's my card.....what do you think? 

Here is the supply list for this card:

Paper:
Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack #132181
Whisper White Card Stock #100730
Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953

Stamp Set:
Best of Shelli  #133488

Classic Stampin' Pad:
Crumb Cake 126975

Labels Collection Framelits #125598

Festive Paper Piercing Pack #127857

There is a new Best of... stamp set available every month this year in celebration of Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary.  Here are links to all of the sets issued so far:

September - Best of Autumn

August - Best of Halloween

July - Best of Shelli

June - Best of Greetings

May - Best of Brides & Babies

April- Best of Butterflies

March - Best of Flowers

February - Best of Love

January - Best of  Birthdays

Some things to remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

To order any of the Best of sets, or any Stampin' Up! supplies, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to go to my online store.

Finally,  time is running short to enter to win some blog candy!  This link will take you to the page to enter:  http://melaniestampsforfun.blogspot.com/2013/09/happy-labor-day-and-blog-candy.html
The deadline to enter is 5:00CDT on September 11, 2013.


Thanks for stopping by,
Happy Stampin'

Washi Trick or Treat!

Today's card is an experiment....my first use of the very fun washi tape in a card of my own creation.  Take a look, and why not try it for yourself?

This wasn't my first idea, but I liked this card better when it was finished.  What do you think?  Have you tried washi tape? 

Here are the supplies for today's card:

Card Stock:
  Whisper White #100730
   Basic Black #121045
 
Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape #132156

Tags 4 You Bundle:
  wood# 133293
  clear# 133294

Deco Labels Collection Framelits #130102

Classic Stampin' Pad
  Pumpkin Pie #126945

To order any of the supplies to make this card, just click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to go to my 24 x 7 online store.

Note:  If you are receiving this blog via email, please click the title to go to my blog.  There you are able to leave comments or go to any of the other links.  And while you are there, don't forget to enter to win some blog candy!  Just click this link: http://melaniestampsforfun.blogspot.com/2013/09/happy-labor-day-and-blog-candy.html

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Stampin'

Owl Get Well Wishes

Today's post is another card courtesy of my sister.  And it includes a stamp from the set available in my blog giveaway!  http://melaniestampsforfun.blogspot.com/2013/09/happy-labor-day-and-blog-candy.html

I love this card....how can it not cheer you up?

Here are the supplies for this card:

Punch:  Owl Builder Punch #118074

Stamp Set:  Express Yourself (Hostess)  Wood-#130336, Clear-#130339

Cardstock:
 Night of Navy #100867
 Cherry Cobbler #119685
 Baked Brown Sugar #131296
 Whisper White #100730
 Designer Series Paper Stack - Regals #130139

Classic Stampin' Pad
 Night of Navy #126970

White Grosgrain Ribbon

Don't forget to enter to win my blog candy.  Just click on the link above and leave your comment!

To order any of the products to make this card, or any other Stampin' Up! supplies, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right.

Happy Stampin'

Magnificent Maple on this unofficial first day of fall ... and blog candy update

It's the day after Labor Day, and the unofficial first day of fall.  So, with that in mind, I have a card for you from my super creative sister!

As soon as I saw this card, I loved it, and knew it would find a home here on the blog. 

Here are the supplies for this card:

Stamp - Magnificent Maple - wood #131868
             Friendly Phrases (retired)
Classic Stampin' Pad:
  -Soft Suede #126978
  -Real Red   #126949
  -Cajun Craze #126965
  -Summer Starfruit #126991
  -Old Olive #126953

Card Stock:
 - Cajun Craze  #119684
 - Whisper White #100730


And a final note about yesterday's post and blog candy give away.  If you tried to leave a comment yesterday and were unable to do so, the issue has been resolved and you will be able to leave a comment now.  So go back to yesterday's blog and leave a comment to be entered to win the hostess set, "Express Yourself".  You have until 5:00 PM CDT on Sept. 11 to leave a comment.

Good luck!  And Happy Stampin'!

Happy Labor Day .... and Blog Candy!

Happy Labor Day!  I hope you are enjoying your day!

Today I have blog candy!  I am giving away the Hostess Set, Express Yourself.

To be entered to win, all you have to do is leave me a comment below with your response to:  "Your good friend wants to start stamping.  She wants to know what she should order to start her stamping hobby.  What are two products you would recommend to your friend?"

I will randomly draw a winner from all entries received on September 11.  So, give it a thought and leave your comments below.

Disclaimer:  I am able to ship the prize only to a winner with a US address.
Good luck! 

Happy Stampin'

The Envelope Punch Board - the new Stampin' Up! must have tool!

Make your own custom envelopes with this exciting new Envelope Punch Board (#133774)

It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!

It's super easy to use! It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score, you'll realize it's a snap!

It's small and lightweight and doesn't take much space to store!

It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.

It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).

The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!

It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.

Here is a video showing it in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzokPixtpko&feature=player_embedded


To order, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right.

And be sure to stop by tomorrow for a very special announcement...my first ever Blog Candy give away!

Happy Labor Day!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin'